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05 June 2026

‘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…

Revisiting the Mirusuvil massacre

Dec 20, 2024

Today marks 22 years since Sri Lankan soldiers murdered eight Tamil civilians in Jaffna, including three children.

Muslim man arrested over note supporting Palestine

Dec 20, 2024

The man from Eravur wrote "Allah will protect Palestine" in his notebook.

Explainer: Which Sri Lankan officials have been sanctioned so far?

Dec 20, 2024

The United States and Canada, have taken steps to impose targeted sanctions on high-ranking Sri Lankan officials

Israeli soldier flees Sri Lanka after war crimes allegations surface

Dec 20, 2024

Gal Ferenbook, who was accused by the Hind Rajab Foundation of war crimes, has fled Sri Lanka.

Dissanayake unconcerned by Adani scandals

Dec 19, 2024

Sri Lanka’s President said it was 'unfortunate' that an environmental case had been lodged against a proposed power project.

Illegal vihara in Jaffna will be litmus test for Sri Lanka, says Tamil MP

Dec 19, 2024

Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam said the government’s commitment to anti-racism would be tested by how it handles the construction of an illegal Buddhist temple.