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Nainativu residents protest against Sri Lankan police bias following worker dispute
Residents of Nainativu staged a protest in Iranguthurai, accusing the Sri Lankan police of bias after eight workers were arrested following a dispute at the jetty. The incident began two days ago, when a dispute broke out between labourers involved in loading operations and a contractor at the Nainativu jetty. The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation. In the aftermath of the…

Remembering Major Sothiya

Jan 11, 2025
Today marks 35 years since the passing of Major Sothiya, the commander of the LTTE's first female unit. 

Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns

Jan 10, 2025
Despite repeated warnings limestone mining continues unabated in the peninsula.

Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day

Jan 10, 2025
Governor Maura T. Healey of Massachusetts proclaimed January 14th as Tamil Heritage Day to honor the contributions of the Tamil community.

Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi

Jan 10, 2025
Narendra Modi emphasised the pride of Tamil as the world’s oldest language and its growing global influence on his monthly radio show

Criminal Investigation Department complaints pile up for the NPP

Jan 10, 2025
Several NPP members have filed complaints with Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in recent weeks.

19th anniversary of Trinco 5 student massacre commemorated

Jan 9, 2025

Trinco 5

The 19th anniversary of the massacre of five Tamil students in Trincomalee in 2006 was commemorated at the site of the killings last week. 

Signature campaign for release of political prisoners gains momentum in North-East

Jan 9, 2025
A petition demanding the release of Tamil political prisoners has drawn widespread reach across the North-East.

Sri Lanka clamps downs on international meetings and statements in new circular

Jan 9, 2025
Media statements, conferences and all meetings must now go through the foreign ministry, in a circular issued by the government

Former Sri Lankan presidents honour architect of Sinhala Only Act

Jan 9, 2025

Former Presidents Chandrika Kumaratunga and Maithripala Sirisena were seen presiding over a ceremony to mark the 126th birth anniversary of S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike in Colombo this week, a former Sri Lankan prime minister and architect of legislation that spurred decades of anti-Tamil violence.

Conference at the French National Assembly discuss plight of Eelam Tamils

Jan 9, 2025
A conference focusing on the plight of Eelam Tamils was held at the French National Assembly last month.
Remembering Major Sothiya
Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns
Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day
Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi
Criminal Investigation Department complaints pile up for the NPP
19th anniversary of Trinco 5 student massacre commemorated
Signature campaign for release of political prisoners gains momentum in North-East
Sri Lanka clamps downs on international meetings and statements in new circular
Former Sri Lankan presidents honour architect of Sinhala Only Act
Conference at the French National Assembly discuss plight of Eelam Tamils
Remembering Major Sothiya
Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns
Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day
Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi
Criminal Investigation Department complaints pile up for the NPP
19th anniversary of Trinco 5 student massacre commemorated
Signature campaign for release of political prisoners gains momentum in North-East
Sri Lanka clamps downs on international meetings and statements in new circular
Former Sri Lankan presidents honour architect of Sinhala Only Act
Conference at the French National Assembly discuss plight of Eelam Tamils