A memorial hall dedicated to 529 fallen Tamil fighters was unveiled in Puthukkudiyirippu, Mullaitivu, on November 22. 

The names of 529 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were from Mullaitivu were displayed throughout the hall

Vietnam’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Trinh Thi Tam, has expressed Hanoi’s willingness to support investment and economic development in the Northern Province, stating that Vietnam “clearly understands the challenges” faced by a region still struggling to recover from decades of war.

Communities came together across the Tamil homeland this week to honour families of fallen fighters, as preparations for Maaveerar Naal continue at pace. At cemeteries razed by the Sri Lankan military, town halls and village grounds, parents, spouses, children and siblings were welcomed, thanked and recognised for the sacrifices of their loved ones. Tree saplings in memory of the fallen were presented to families at every event.

Mullaitivu - Moongilaaru - 16/11/2025

Maruthankerny police questioned two Tamil women organising the Maaveerar Naal (Great Heroes' Day) commemoration at Uduthurai Thuyilum Illam in Jaffna and have imposed restrictions on the event.

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Promotion Bureau has threatened legal action against tourists who post videos or comments online that damage the country’s reputation – even when the content highlights genuine incidents where tourists have been sexually harassed or threatened.

Various Colombo outlets reported yesterday that the Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam had stated that the bureau is actively monitoring social media for content shared by tourists, and has already taken steps to have posts removed.