The Vavuniya Magistrate’s Court has extended the remand of suspects linked to the gruesome double murder in Thonikkal, postponing the case until February 18.

The lifeless body of a 70-year-old man was recovered yesterday morning from an unprotected canal known as Kaaliyankeni, located along the Thuraiyoor-Suruvi link road in the Thuraiyoor 6th division of Velanai.

Mannar Correspondent - S. R. Lambart A Mannar court has extended the remand of 17 Indian fishermen arrested on December 24, 2024, for illegally fishing in Sri Lankan waters using banned bottom trawling nets.

A shocking incident of armed robbery and assault unfolded in the Karkuli area of Vavuniya on Thursday night (January 30), as a gang of intoxicated youths terrorized commuters with swords and clubs.

A traffic police officer sustained injuries after a train collided with his motorcycle at a railway crossing in Vavuniya, according to the Erapperiakulam Police.

Public frustration over alleged police misconduct and inaction has reached a tipping point, with locals in Ramanathapuram and Eechankulam demanding the closure of police stations.

Keerimalai Presidential Palace to Be Repurposed

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the residence of the late Mavai Senathirajah in Maviddapuram today (Friday) to pay his last respects to the veteran Tamil politician.

(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) In a significant move to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth, the government has initiated a nationwide employment program aimed at supporting 15,000 entrepreneurs.

(Thirukkovil Correspondent) Batticaloa journalists staged a torchlight protest today (Thursday, 30th) in remembrance of journalists who were murdered, abducted, and forcibly disappeared.