Tamil families of the disappeared marked eight years of continuous roadside protests in Kilinochchi today, as they continue to search for their relatives who were forcibly disappeared by the Sri Lanka's security forces. 

Tamil journalists have strongly condemned the attempted attack on their colleague Shanmugam Thavaseelan, who was targeted while investigating illegal sand mining activities in the Mullaitivu District.

The incident is the latest in a worrying trend of threats and violence against Tamil journalists, particularly those working in the North-East, where reporting on corruption, environmental exploitation, and human rights violations often puts them at risk.

The Jaffna International Airport (JIA) achieved a historic milestone yesterday by welcoming its first international charter flight from Chennai, India. This landmark event marks a significant step in enhancing regional air connectivity and paves the way for increased international travel to North-East. 

In a speech delivered in the Sri Lankan Parliament, Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, a member of the Tamil National People's Front (TNPF), strongly criticized the government's decision to call for nominations before March 21, arguing that it would disenfranchise smaller parties, particularly his own. He emphasized that the fundamental principle of democracy is not about adhering strictly to timelines, but ensuring the maximum enfranchisement of the people.