Tamil political parties must come together and adopt a unified approach to resolve the ethnic issue through constitutional means, stated Vanni District MP P. Sathiyalingam in a media briefing held in Vavuniya.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has uncovered significant irregularities in the approval process for rooftop solar panel installations in Jaffna, implicating the Regional Engineering Office of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The commission has instructed that justice be provided to affected consumers without delay.

Point Pedro, December 12: A team from the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health, led by Community Medicine Consultant Dr. Prabha Abhayakoon, visited the Point Pedro Base Hospital today to assess the public health situation following the recent floods that have significantly impacted the region.

Jaffna, December 12: Rathnasingham Chandrakumar, also known as “Sinnavan,” a 40-year-old inmate with multiple robbery cases across several courts, collapsed and died while attending a High Court hearing in Jaffna. Chandrakumar, who was already serving a prison sentence for earlier convictions, was brought from Jaffna Prison to face a new case on Thursday when the incident occurred.

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that two individuals have died from leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital. These deaths are part of a recent outbreak, which has caused heightened concern in the region.

December 12 In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, an awareness walk was organized today in Vavuniya.

The Northern Province is likely to face heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, with an estimated 75 mm of rain expected.

Colombo-based national media outlets have launched online polls regarding Speaker Ashoka Ranawella’s controversial doctorate. The polls aim to gauge public opinion on whether Ranawella should resign if he fails to substantiate his academic credentials.

As of this evening, an unidentified fever has claimed the lives of seven individuals in the Northern Province. To expedite containment efforts, the Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan has advised the Jaffna Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS), Dr. A. Ketheeswaran, to deploy personnel from other health divisions in the district if necessary.

Jaffna, Sri Lanka – Controversial Member of Parliament Dr. Archuna is facing widespread criticism after a video surfaced online showing him allegedly intimidating security personnel at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital. The incident, which has sparked a national outcry, highlights yet another instance of the MP’s contentious actions.