Reported by Kanagarasa Saravanan In a startling revelation, Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) Batticaloa District Coordinator Mr. Antranicil Rajkumar has accused MP Ra. Chanakyan of misusing Rs. 400 million allocated to him through a special development fund.

Farmers in Batticaloa have expressed outrage and demanded compensation after thousands of acres of ripe paddy fields were submerged in floodwaters due to delays in harvesting.

Due to the ongoing unstable weather conditions, all schools in the Eastern Province will remain closed tomorrow, January 20, 2025.

The Batticaloa District is currently experiencing a significant flood risk due to the opening of gates at large tanks, including Unnichai and Navagiri.

(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) The National Pongal Festival of the Sri Lanka Scout Association took place today, at the Gandhi Park in Batticaloa.

(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) A tragic discovery was made in Batticaloa town this morning as an unidentified woman’s body was recovered from the town lake.

Kanagarasa Saravanan In a significant crackdown, police raided an illicit liquor production facility in the Periyakalai Kaidaimadu paddy fields, located in the Vavunativu Police Division, on Friday (17).

(Reported by Kanagarasa Saravanan) Farmers in Batticaloa District have filed a complaint with the Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission, alleging injustice caused by the Government Agent (GA) of Batticaloa.

The Batticaloa District Hindu Youth Council, in a commendable effort, organized the distribution of dry rations worth Rs. 2,000 each to 100 economically underprivileged families.

(Reported by Kanagarasa Saravanan) A massive water tank, found floating in the sea off Kaluwanchikudy, Batticaloa, was brought ashore this morning by local fishermen.