Families of the Disappeared Call for Support Ahead of International Conference in Jaffna
The Northern and Eastern Province Association of Families of the Enforced Disappeared has called on all sections of society to...
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Jaffna Food Festival Highlights Unique Culinary Heritage and Tourism Investment Opportunities
Jaffna’s distinctive cuisine and culinary traditions are being showcased to local and international visitors through the “Visit Jaffna 2026 –...
Northern Governor Urges Navy Action Against Illegal Fishing
Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan has urged the Navy to intensify measures against illegal fishing, Indian fishermen’s alleged encroachment into...
Sri Lanka’s Aviation Security Sector Welcomes Its First Female Security Marshal
A new chapter has begun in Sri Lanka’s aviation security sector with Mrs. Vasanthi Murugesu becoming the country’s first female...
Democratic Public Awareness Protest Held in Mannar Calling for Return of Ancestral Lands
A Democratic Public Awareness Protest was held at the Mannar Town Roundabout on last Friday (Aug 7) morning, calling on...
Reecha, Healing and the Northern Community: Let’s Look at the Bigger Picture
The people of the North are a community that has lived through the painful consequences of decades of war. Healing...
Reecha Suspends Grand Tamil Food Festival Citing Public Safety
The grand “Atchaya Pathiram” Food Festival, organized at the Reecha premises in Iyakkachchi, Kilinochchi, to showcase the ancient culinary traditions...
515 Human Skeletal Remains Identified at Chemmani Mass Grave
Excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna crossed the 100-day mark, with the 101st day of excavation carried...
“Visit Jaffna 2026” Cultural and Culinary Festival to Begin August 15
The “Visit Jaffna 2026 – Cultural and Culinary Festival”, organised by the Northern Province Tourism Bureau, will be held from...
‘PayDigital Jaffna’ Initiative Launched to Promote Digital Economy in Northern Province
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka officially launched the "PayDigital Jaffna" awareness and promotional programme on Friday at the Cargills...
Special Discussion Reviews Security and Future Plans for Jaffna and Vavuniya Prisons
A special emergency meeting was held on Wednesday (Aug 5) at the Northern Province Governor's Secretariat to review the current...
Tamil National People’s Front Hands Memorandum to Indian Foreign Secretary Seeking Federal Political Solution
Colombo, August 5: The Tamil National People's Front (TNPF), led by MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, today submitted a written memorandum to...
Northern Governor, Deputy Tourism Minister Discuss Integrated Tourism Development
A special meeting on the integrated development of tourism in the Northern Province was held on Tuesday (August 4) at...
Former Minister Failed to Pay for Official Residence, Parliament Told
Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, alleged in Parliament that a former minister who...
Chemmani Mass Grave Excavation Resumes; Four More Human Skeletons Identified
After a one-week break, the third phase of excavations at the Chemmani mass grave resumed today under the supervision of...
Six Tamil Parties Meet Indian High Commissioner
Representatives of six political parties representing Tamil-speaking communities met Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Monday (Aug....
UK Launches £2.34 Million Programme to Support Sri Lanka’s Coastal Fishing Communities
COLOMBO: The United Kingdom has launched a £2.34 million initiative, Resilient Waves, to strengthen the climate resilience of Sri Lanka's...
Alliance of Tamil and Muslim Parties Urges Constitutional Reform, Provincial Council Elections in Talks with President
Representatives of a newly formed alliance comprising six Tamil and Muslim political parties met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the...
Insurance, Housing and Justice: Government Announces Support for Journalists
Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Kaushalya Ariyaratne, has pledged that justice will be delivered to all journalists who...
Federal Solution Needed, 13th Amendment Has Failed: North-East Civil Group
The North-East Civil Coordination Committee has asserted that Sri Lanka's 13th Amendment has failed to address the political aspirations of...
