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The Tamil homeland’s falling population – Sri Lanka’s 2024 census
Sri Lanka’s newly released preliminary census figures from 2024 illustrated how the Tamil North-East, particularly the Vanni region, remains the worst-affected part of the island in terms of population loss and stagnation. According to the “Census of Population and Housing – 2024 Preliminary Report” by Sri Lanka’s Department of Census and Statistics, the three districts that make up the core…

Tigers pledge not to attack troops

Jan 31, 2006
Raju Gopalakrishnan
‘What is crucial is to create a congenial environment so that both parties can sit together and negotiate’ - Balasingham

Civilians train in case of war

Jan 31, 2006
‘All along the Tamil-dominated [Jaffna] coastline, joining the Tigers has become a common cry’

‘The verandah is covered in blood’

Jan 19, 2006
The Navy men picked up the five year old boy by his collar ...

Fear and loathing in Jaffna

Jan 19, 2006
Chris Kamalendran
Business is crashing and people are leaving Jaffna amid escalating violence.

Oppression, resistance and war

Jan 19, 2006
Tasha Manoranjan
Jaffna MP Pathmini Sithamparanathan, describes the stifling conditions of military rule and the deteriorating security situation.

Delhi responds to Tamil Nadu strings

Jan 14, 2006
Mathiny Logasingham
Ironically, it was President Rajapakse’s visit to India that has revealed the nationalist sentiments in Tamil Nadu - and the extent of the constraints on central government.

Depression and alcoholism in waves’ aftermath

Dec 28, 2005
The tsunami also shredded the social fabric of many communities.

Inflation undermines tsunami recovery

Dec 28, 2005
Andy Mukherjee
Demand for construction workers and materials is sending costs soaring.

Stanford pathologist tries to improve care

Dec 26, 2005
Lisa M. Krieger
One Tamil émigré contributes to health in her homeland – by training medical technicians

Tender Sprouts orphanage rebuilt

Dec 22, 2005
Sanjoy Majumder
Life slowly picks up at the Mullaitivu children's home devastated by the tsunami.
Tigers pledge not to attack troops
Civilians train in case of war
‘The verandah is covered in blood’
Fear and loathing in Jaffna
Oppression, resistance and war
Delhi responds to Tamil Nadu strings
Depression and alcoholism in waves’ aftermath
Inflation undermines tsunami recovery
Stanford pathologist tries to improve care
Tender Sprouts orphanage rebuilt
Tigers pledge not to attack troops
Civilians train in case of war
‘The verandah is covered in blood’
Fear and loathing in Jaffna
Oppression, resistance and war
Delhi responds to Tamil Nadu strings
Depression and alcoholism in waves’ aftermath
Inflation undermines tsunami recovery
Stanford pathologist tries to improve care
Tender Sprouts orphanage rebuilt