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Sri Lanka says Indian approval needed to disclose defence pact contents
Sri Lanka's Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Media and Health, Nalinda Jayatissa, has said that the government cannot unilaterally disclose the contents of a recently signed Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India without mutual consent from New Delhi. The agreement was signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Colombo.  Responding to questions…

Shanakiyan reveals details of executed Tamils as he slams defence budget

Mar 2, 2025

Former British minister pushes investment in Sri Lanka, ignoring own calls for reconciliation

Feb 28, 2025

Sri Lanka's political-criminal underworld: The murder of Aruna Vidanagamage and the Rajapaksa connection

Feb 28, 2025

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In a chilling revelation that underscores the entanglement of Sri Lanka’s political elite, military, police, and the underworld, the murder of Aruna Vidanagamage, also known as Meegas-Are' Kajja, has brought to light the existence of a paramilitary criminal network operating with impunity and political patronage.

Senior Tamil journalist Rajanayagam Bharathi passes away in Jaffna

Feb 27, 2025
Veteran Tamil journalist Rajanayagam Bharathi has passed away at the age of 62 in Jaffna, earlier this month leaving behind a legacy of over four decades in the Tamil media industry.

Tamil Nadu fishermen launch hunger strike over Sri Lankan arrests

Feb 27, 2025
Fishermen from Rameswaram and Mandapam fishing harbours in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district have declared an indefinite hunger strike at Thangachimadam from Friday, demanding the immediate release of their colleagues and boats detained by Sri Lankan authorities.

China ethnic affairs minister visits Sri Lanka to discuss 'reconciliation' efforts

Feb 27, 2025
A Chinese delegation led by the minister lead of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission visited Colombo last week to discuss issues related to reconciliation on the island.

Shiva’s night forced to become Shiva’s day – Devotees enraged after Sri Lankan restrictions

Feb 27, 2025
Tamil worshippers at the Adilingeswarar Temple on Vedukkunari Hill have condemned the latest restrictions imposed by Sri Lankan authorities, which curtailed the annual Shivaratri observance to just five hours.

Sri Lankan government officials beat locals and torch homes Batticaloa

Feb 27, 2025
Forest officials allegedly assault villagers and set homes ablaze in a violent land dispute in Batticaloa

Courtroom murderer had ‘dry run’ days before shocking killing

Feb 27, 2025
Investigations into the assassination of alleged underworld figure “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” inside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex have revealed that the former soldier gunman and his female accomplice had surveilled the courthouse days before the attack and conducted a “dry run” of the execution.

Shivarathri cancelled - Vedukkunaari Hill temple succumbs to Sri Lankan police pressure

Feb 26, 2025
On the back of questioning by Sri Lankan police last week, the priest at Vedukkunaari Hill Aathi Sivan Temple in Nedunkerni, Vavuniya, told reporters that arrangements are being made to avoid a repeat of last year's troubles, and Shivarathri (meaning 'night of Lord Shiva') ceremonies will take place at the temple site only during the day.
Shanakiyan reveals details of executed Tamils as he slams defence budget
Former British minister pushes investment in Sri Lanka, ignoring own calls for reconciliation
Sri Lanka's political-criminal underworld: The murder of Aruna Vidanagamage and the Rajapaksa connection
Senior Tamil journalist Rajanayagam Bharathi passes away in Jaffna
Tamil Nadu fishermen launch hunger strike over Sri Lankan arrests
China ethnic affairs minister visits Sri Lanka to discuss 'reconciliation' efforts
Shiva’s night forced to become Shiva’s day – Devotees enraged after Sri Lankan restrictions
Sri Lankan government officials beat locals and torch homes Batticaloa
Courtroom murderer had ‘dry run’ days before shocking killing
Shivarathri cancelled - Vedukkunaari Hill temple succumbs to Sri Lankan police pressure
Shanakiyan reveals details of executed Tamils as he slams defence budget
Former British minister pushes investment in Sri Lanka, ignoring own calls for reconciliation
Sri Lanka's political-criminal underworld: The murder of Aruna Vidanagamage and the Rajapaksa connection
Senior Tamil journalist Rajanayagam Bharathi passes away in Jaffna
Tamil Nadu fishermen launch hunger strike over Sri Lankan arrests
China ethnic affairs minister visits Sri Lanka to discuss 'reconciliation' efforts
Shiva’s night forced to become Shiva’s day – Devotees enraged after Sri Lankan restrictions
Sri Lankan government officials beat locals and torch homes Batticaloa
Courtroom murderer had ‘dry run’ days before shocking killing
Shivarathri cancelled - Vedukkunaari Hill temple succumbs to Sri Lankan police pressure