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‘Where is the LTTE?’ Lawyer challenges terror charges against jailed Tamil rapper
  The lawyer representing detained Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar challenged allegations that his client sought to revive the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during proceedings before the Jaffna Magistrate's Court this week, arguing that the material cited by police contains no reference to the organisation or its leadership. Sangeethsan, better known by his stage name…

TYO France unveils immersive Tamil genocide exhibition

May 22, 2025
The Tamil Youth Organization (TYO) France and the political wing of the Confédération Comité Tamoul de France (CCTF) jointly launched an immersive exhibition on 17 May 2025, chronicling the history of Tamil Eelam and the genocide perpetrated against its people since 1948.

Mannar Citizens Committee warns against destructive industrial projects

May 22, 2025
Fr. S. Marcus Adigalar, President of the Mannar Citizens Committee, issued a strong warning this week against what he described as “destructive activities” carried out in the district by Sri Lankan government departments, non-governmental organisations, and multinational corporations.

Sri Lanka’s economic ‘recovery’ unravels as reserves shrink

May 22, 2025
Rahul Rajakumar

In April 2025, Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves fell by 3%, slipping from the previous month $6.53 billion to $6.32 billion, according to data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The $210 million decline, despite the ongoing IMF-supported programme, highlights persistent vulnerabilities in the country’s post-crisis recovery trajectory.

Israel draws on Sri Lanka’s genocidal tactics as it prepares Gaza offensive

May 22, 2025
As Israel prepares for a controversial new offensive into Gaza — condemned by the UK, France, and Canada — a senior former IDF officer and security analyst has pointed to Sri Lanka’s 2009 offensive, as a model for eliminating Hamas.

Sri Lanka defends ties with Israel as it sends hundreds more workers

May 21, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Minister Bimal Rathnayake continued to defend his government’s ties with Israel as international condemnation over its ongoing assault on Gaza continues, with Colombo sending hundreds more workers to the country this month.
National War Heroes Commemoration held a day after Tamils mourn Genocide Remembrance Day

Dissanayake attends ‘Victory Day’ commemoration alongside war criminals

May 21, 2025
Sri Lanka’s president attended a ‘Victory Day’ Commemoration ceremony took place on 19 May, just a day after thousands of Tamils across the North-East and in the diaspora mourned the Mullivaikkal genocide.

Sri Lankan parliamentarians raise alarm over risks to lives as violence worsens

May 21, 2025
Amid rising concerns over the deteriorating security situation on the island, Sri Lanka’s opposition parties convened a special meeting in Parliament yesterday, citing increasing risks to public life and the ability of lawmakers to perform their duties without fear.

NEXT shuts Katunayake plant after nearly five decades, over 1,400 workers made redundant

May 21, 2025
NEXT Manufacturing, a British-owned apparel exporter operating in Sri Lanka since 1978, has announced the indefinite closure of its Katunayake Production Plant, citing rising operational costs and persistent unprofitability, in a blow to Sri Lanka’s already struggling economy.

Two women arrested after gold-plated T56 rifle found at Colombo apartment

May 21, 2025
Two women have been arrested following the discovery of a gold-plated T56 assault rifle at the Havelock City housing complex in Colombo. The arrests were made after a security officer at the complex reported the presence of the weapon to the police.

Israeli ambassador meets Sri Lanka's defence secretary in Colombo

May 21, 2025
Israel’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Reuven Javier Azar, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte. 
TYO France unveils immersive Tamil genocide exhibition
Mannar Citizens Committee warns against destructive industrial projects
Sri Lanka’s economic ‘recovery’ unravels as reserves shrink
Israel draws on Sri Lanka’s genocidal tactics as it prepares Gaza offensive
Sri Lanka defends ties with Israel as it sends hundreds more workers
National War Heroes Commemoration held a day after Tamils mourn Genocide Remembrance Day Dissanayake attends ‘Victory Day’ commemoration alongside war criminals
Sri Lankan parliamentarians raise alarm over risks to lives as violence worsens
NEXT shuts Katunayake plant after nearly five decades, over 1,400 workers made redundant
Two women arrested after gold-plated T56 rifle found at Colombo apartment
Israeli ambassador meets Sri Lanka's defence secretary in Colombo
TYO France unveils immersive Tamil genocide exhibition
Mannar Citizens Committee warns against destructive industrial projects
Sri Lanka’s economic ‘recovery’ unravels as reserves shrink
Israel draws on Sri Lanka’s genocidal tactics as it prepares Gaza offensive
Sri Lanka defends ties with Israel as it sends hundreds more workers
National War Heroes Commemoration held a day after Tamils mourn Genocide Remembrance Day
Dissanayake attends ‘Victory Day’ commemoration alongside war criminals
Sri Lankan parliamentarians raise alarm over risks to lives as violence worsens
NEXT shuts Katunayake plant after nearly five decades, over 1,400 workers made redundant
Two women arrested after gold-plated T56 rifle found at Colombo apartment
Israeli ambassador meets Sri Lanka's defence secretary in Colombo