Kopay Teacher Training College Hosts Release Ceremony. The Kopay Teacher Training College celebrated a rare milestone in English literature in the northern region with the launch of Blooming Buds, a collection of English poems written by trainee teachers from the college’s English program.

December 11, 2024 Today marks the 142nd birth anniversary of Subramania Bharati, the celebrated Tamil poet, freedom fighter, and social reformer. Born on December 11, 1882, in Ettayapuram, Tamil Nadu, Bharati remains a symbol of literary brilliance and social justice.

Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan emphasized the need to transform the Northern Province into a developed region by encouraging investments and reforming local governance structures. He made these remarks during the Local Government Month and Reading Month Cultural Festival organized by the Point Pedro Pradeshiya Sabha on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Point Pedro S.S. Hall.

Jaffna, Wednesday: The Northern Unemployed Graduates Union (NUGU) has called for a non-violent protest on Friday to draw attention to the plight of unemployed graduates in the region. The protest is scheduled to take place in front of the Jaffna District Secretariat at 8:30 AM.

December 11 Dr. A. Ketheeswaran, Regional Director of Health Services, Jaffna, has raised concerns over a suspected outbreak of leptospirosis (rat fever) in areas including Point Pedro, Karaveddy, and Chavakachcheri following recent flooding.

Colombo, December 11 An unidentified fever has claimed the lives of five people in the Jaffna peninsula over the past few days, according to health authorities. The affected patients exhibited symptoms of fever accompanied by respiratory difficulties.

December 11 A retired Grama Sevaka officer was killed in an elephant attack in Velankulam, under the Vavuniya Poovarasankulam Police Division.

Speaker Responds to Criticism in Colombo Media A heated debate over the usage of the “Dr.” title has captured public and media attention. Speaking to Colombo-based media outlets, Speaker Ashoka Ranwala, who is at the center of the controversy, shared his perspective.

Northern Province Governor Hon. N. Vethanayagan expressed optimism that the current government would address the region’s challenges during a meeting with Mr. Henry Donat, the UK Secretary for Peacebuilding and Human Rights, at the Governor’s Secretariat Tuesday.

Jaffna Teaching Hospital, December 10: In a press conference held at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, the hospital’s management addressed various concerns, including a question about the controversial matter involving Dr. and MP Archuna Ramanathan.