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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…

Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared

Feb 25, 2025

On the 3000th day of the Tamil families of the disappeared relentless protest in Vavuniya, Veluchami Mari, a mother who had been searching for her son for 15 years, tragically passed away due to illness.

Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya

Feb 25, 2025

Families of forcibly disappeared Tamils marked a grim milestone today as their continuous protest reached 3,000 days in Vavuniya. 

Tamil families in Vavuniya who have been demanding truth and justice for their loved ones, held a demonstration near the Vavuniya Post Office, where they have maintained their protest vigil for over eight years.

Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 

Feb 25, 2025
A Hindu Ganesha temple located on Habarana Main Road in Anuradhapura has been partially destroyed by local authorities to make way for a bus stop, according to local reports. 

Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away

Feb 25, 2025

Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam, widely known as ‘BBC Ananthi,’ passed away on 21 February 2025 at a private hospital in the UK, her family confirmed.  

Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna

Feb 24, 2025
Tamil journalists in Sri Lanka face escalating threats and attacks, prompting calls for stronger protections and policy reforms to ensure their safety and press freedom

Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu

Feb 24, 2025
A Sri Lankan Magistrate has ordered the remand of 32 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu until March 7, 2025, following their arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change

Feb 24, 2025
The Sri Lankan government has issued an extraordinary gazette continuing the ban on several Tamil diaspora groups.

Dragon - A strong foundation

Feb 22, 2025
Gopi Selva
Ashwath Marimuthu returns with his sophomore feature ‘Dragon’ starring Pradeep Ranganathan, who also follows his directorial and starring debut to collaborate with his long time friend.

Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com

Feb 22, 2025
Gopi Selva
Dhanush continues his directorial journey into directing with his latest film romantic comedy ‘Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam,’ featuring an ensemble cast of youngsters and newcomers.

Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism

Feb 22, 2025
In a speech delivered in the Sri Lankan Parliament, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shritharan Sivagnanam strongly condemned the government’s allocation of LKR 432 billion for defence in the 2025 budget. 
Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared
Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya
Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 
Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away
Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna
Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change
Dragon - A strong foundation
Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com
Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism
Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared
Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya
Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 
Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away
Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna
Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change
Dragon - A strong foundation
Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com
Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism