A mysterious tanker was sighted today off the coast of Batti Vaharai, raising concern and curiosity among local residents.

(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) In connection with a fatal shooting incident that took place in June 2021 in front of the residence of former State Minister S. Viyalendran in Batticaloa, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the minister’s driver, identified as Thamban alias Thanushan, on suspicion of murder.

The Domestic Workers’ Union in Batticaloa has officially announced the basic salary scale for domestic workers in the region, setting the rate at Rs. 2000 for an 8-hour workday.

Batticaloa, Monday (30th December): Grama Niladharis staged a protest in Gandhi Park, Batticaloa, demanding the arrest of individuals who attacked a fellow Grama Niladhari during duty.

(Reported by Kanagarasa Saravanan) Fishermen off the coast of Trincomalee reported spotting a small unmanned aircraft floating in the sea early Thursday morning.

Police in Vavunathivu have reported the recovery of a decomposed body from a waterbody in the Sippimadu area.

A significant discussion took place between Eastern Province Governor Prof. Jayatha Lal Rathnasiri and Sandeep Choudhary, the Head of Education at the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, on Thursday at the Governor’s office in Trincomalee.

(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) Kalmunai, Pandiruppu – On the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami, J. Abhilash, famously known as the “Tsunami Baby,” paid tribute to the victims along with his family.

A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday evening at Sangaman Kanda beach, located within the Thirukkovil Police Division, where three family members were swept away by strong waves and are now missing.

Govindhan Karunakaram, a former Member of Parliament and the Secretary of the Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, has urged all members of Parliament, including Tamil representatives, to submit their educational qualifications and certificates to establish their credibility and professionalism.