Ramanathapuram district police, acting on a tip-off, seized 435 kilograms of sea cucumbers near the Vedhalai coastline last Tuesday.

An accident involving a luxury passenger bus and a small agricultural vehicle (Land Master) left two individuals injured early this morning.

A discussion regarding the operations of private educational institutions was held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the Jaffna District Secretariat Conference Hall under the leadership of Government Agent Maruthalingam Pradeepan.

The Northern Province Cultural Festival and the launch of the book Vadandhai took place at the Mannar Urban Council Hall, where Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan expressed concerns over the attitudes of some newly appointed administrative officers, accusing them of neglecting and dismissing public concerns.

Jaffna Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Arumugam Ketheeswaran, has confirmed that 99 individuals have been affected by leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, in the Jaffna district.

A panel discussion and exhibition were held at the University of Jaffna last Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions.

December 17, Northern Province: Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan has expressed his commitment to facilitating the return of Sri Lankan refugees currently residing in Tamil Nadu, India.

Merchants and residents of Chavakachcheri staged a protest today (17) in front of the Chavakachcheri Urban Council, demanding a fair allocation of newly constructed shops.

A vehicle collision with a wild elephant in Vavuniya left one person with minor injuries and caused severe injuries to the elephant.

MP Dilith Jeyawera, speaking in Parliament today, called for refraining from using titles such as “Dr” and “Prof” alongside the names of Members of Parliament.