Protesting the arrest of fellow fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, fishermen in Rameswaram have declared an indefinite strike starting today.

Two individuals sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized following a vehicle accident this afternoon in the Dharmapuram area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Dharmapuram Police.

In a major anti-narcotics operation, law enforcement authorities have seized over 400 kilograms of cannabis that was being smuggled in a vehicle from Jaffna.

By Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lambart A total of 32 Indian fishermen have been remanded until February 7 following their arrest for allegedly trespassing into Sri Lankan waters and engaging in illegal fishing using prohibited equipment.

Mannar Fishermen’s Associations Voice Strong Concerns Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lambart The continuous illegal entry of Indian fishermen into Sri Lankan waters has sparked growing concerns among local fishermen’s associations in Mannar.

In a media briefing held today (Monday) at the Jaffna Media Center, members of the Shiva Senai organization assured that the Thaithiddy Vihara dispute will be resolved within six months.

A local resident, Nandakumar Ilangeswaran, has accused the Nelliyadi police of wrongful arrest and severe physical assault, including breaking his hand.

Dr. Shiri Bawanantharajah, Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP), has been appointed as the Regional Coordination Committee Chairman for the divisional secretariat divisions of Jaffna District.

A visually impaired elderly woman, identified as Piravunrasa Nageswari (78), was discovered dead in the garden of her residence on Sunday.

(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) A violent machete attack at the Ariyampathi Maha Vidyalayam playground has left two individuals critically injured.