(By Kanagarasa Saravanan) A heartbreaking incident occurred yesterday (Saturday, 4th) in the Porativu Pattu area, under the jurisdiction of the Vellavely Police in Batticaloa, where an 18-month-old boy tragically drowned in a nearby canal.

(Reported by Kanagarasa Saravanan) A police constable attached to the Batticaloa police station and serving as a security officer for a magistrate has been temporarily suspended after being accused of accepting a bribe of Rs. 60,000.

A disturbing incident has come to light in Jaffna, where a masked gang armed with machetes stormed into a bar, launching a violent attack on patrons.

(Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lembet) January 4 Deputy Minister and Head of the Coordination Committee, Upali Samarasinghe, issued a stern warning to public officials, emphasizing that the government will take decisive action against those who fail to serve the public efficiently.

A cordial meeting took place today, Saturday morning ,at the Governor’s Secretariat between Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan and Indian Deputy Consul General Siri Sai Murali.

The Northern Provincial Governor has appointed Eng. T. Rajagobu as the new Provincial Director of the Irrigation Department, effective January 1.

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

In the wake of the recent devastating floods that hit Pungudutivu, Jaffna, hundreds of residents were severely impacted, with many forced to abandon their homes and take temporary shelter in relief camps set up in local schools.

The safety infrastructure at the Puliyampokkanai bridge, located along the A35 main road in Kilinochchi district, has been upgraded following a tragic road accident.

Jaffna, January 5 For the 5th consecutive year, students of the University of Jaffna organized and performed the Thiruvempavai Parayanam today, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere across the region.