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UNP rallies to defend Buddhist institutions amid clergy misconduct controversy
Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP) has accused the National People's Power (NPP) government of attempting to undermine Buddhism and interfere in the affairs of the Buddhist clergy, as controversy continues over proposed reforms aimed at addressing misconduct within the Buddhist Sangha. The dispute comes amid heightened public scrutiny of Buddhist institutions following allegations of…

British Tamils celebrated inside Number 10 at Thai Pongal reception

Jan 21, 2026

British Tamils were honoured at a Thai Pongal reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on Friday, marking a growing recognition of the community’s contribution to life in the United Kingdom.

Protest in Jaffna demands release of long-overdue housing scheme payments

Jan 21, 2026
A demonstration was held in Jaffna, in front of the Northern Provincial Governor’s Office, with residents demanding the immediate release of housing scheme payments that have remained unpaid for years.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe states leaders must protect Buddhism

Jan 21, 2026
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that rulers of Sri Lanka are obligated to safeguard Buddhism and that neglecting the priority status granted to Buddhism in the constitution represents a "violation of the country's supreme law".

Sinhala Buddhist monk urges deeper colonisation of Tamil homeland

Jan 21, 2026
A Sinhala Buddhist monk has issued a call for increased intervention in the North-East, urging religious leaders to act against what he described as a loss of Buddhist symbols in the region, in remarks that openly promote further colonisation of the Tamil homeland.

Court orders removal of floodwater at Chemmani mass grave excavation site

Jan 21, 2026
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has ordered the supervised removal of stagnant floodwater from the Chemmani mass grave excavation site, following concerns that inundation has stalled ongoing investigations.

Sri Lankan Police question local chairman after removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ sign in Jaffna

Jan 21, 2026
Sri Lankan Police record statement from Valikamam South Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman over removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ signboard in Jaffna

Sri Lanka to send 1000 nurses to work in Israel

Jan 21, 2026
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) plans to send 1,000 Sri Lankans to Israel for home-based nursing jobs in 2026.

Jaffna commemorates MGR, a steadfast supporter of Tamil Eelam

Jan 21, 2026
MGR’s 109th birth anniversary was commemorated with floral tributes in Jaffna

Mannar civil society raises alarm over proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA)

Jan 21, 2026
A public discussion held in Mannar on Saturday warned that the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), which is set to replace the currently enforced Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in Sri Lanka, could be used to suppress dissent and target Tamil political expression.

Tamil priest challenges Dissanayake over illegal Buddhist temple

Jan 20, 2026
Social justice activist Rev. Fr. M. Sathivel has sharply questioned why Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who repeatedly claims there should be one law for both the South and the North, has failed to enforce that principle in the case of the illegally constructed Thaiyiddy Buddhist vihara in Jaffna.
British Tamils celebrated inside Number 10 at Thai Pongal reception
Protest in Jaffna demands release of long-overdue housing scheme payments
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe states leaders must protect Buddhism
Sinhala Buddhist monk urges deeper colonisation of Tamil homeland
Court orders removal of floodwater at Chemmani mass grave excavation site
Sri Lankan Police question local chairman after removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ sign in Jaffna
Sri Lanka to send 1000 nurses to work in Israel
Jaffna commemorates MGR, a steadfast supporter of Tamil Eelam
Mannar civil society raises alarm over proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA)
Tamil priest challenges Dissanayake over illegal Buddhist temple
British Tamils celebrated inside Number 10 at Thai Pongal reception
Protest in Jaffna demands release of long-overdue housing scheme payments
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe states leaders must protect Buddhism
Sinhala Buddhist monk urges deeper colonisation of Tamil homeland
Court orders removal of floodwater at Chemmani mass grave excavation site
Sri Lankan Police question local chairman after removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ sign in Jaffna
Sri Lanka to send 1000 nurses to work in Israel
Jaffna commemorates MGR, a steadfast supporter of Tamil Eelam
Mannar civil society raises alarm over proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA)
Tamil priest challenges Dissanayake over illegal Buddhist temple