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Dissanayake pledges land restitution and 'reconciliation' during Vavuniya rally
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed a campaign rally in Vavuniya this week, making a series of pledges ranging from land restitution to “national reconciliation”, ahead of local government elections next month. Dissanayake announced that all lands marked by the Sri Lankan Forest Department using Google Maps—including farmlands and reservoirs—would be re-evaluated and…

New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared

Jan 7, 2025
Tamil families of the disappeared ushered in the New Year with another protest last week.

Trudeau’s Tamil legacy

Jan 7, 2025
Thusiyan Nandakumar
Whilst the Canadian Prime Minister's tenure was not without its shortcomings, he leaves behind a legacy of landmark achievements that his successor must build upon.

Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation

Jan 7, 2025
The North-East has some of the highest rates of alcohol consumption on the whole island

36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan

Jan 7, 2025
More than a third of land designated for urban planning in Kilinochchi district remains under Sri Lankan military control.

Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians

Jan 6, 2025
In one of his final acts as leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau paid tribute to Tamil Canadians.

Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on

Jan 6, 2025
The 25th anniversary of the assassination of Kumar Ponnambalam was commemorated in Jaffna this week.

‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran

Jan 5, 2025
Wigneswaran emphasised the critical need for a “proper settlement” to the ethnic question, as he rejected a decline in Tamil nationalism.

Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice

Jan 3, 2025
Pierre Poilievre celebrates Tamil heritage month and honors contributions of Tamil Canadians.

Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi

Jan 3, 2025
A signature protest organised to demand the release of Tamil political prisoners was obstructed by Sri Lankan police.

Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils

Jan 2, 2025
Amid ongoing calls for accountability over war crimes, the appointment of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Navy raises concerns within the Tamil community
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared
Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared
Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils