The Asian Development Bank has allocated US$900 million for Sri Lanka's development in 2025, focusing on key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and infrastructure

British Tamils gathered in central London last week, to protest against a performance by Sri Lankan singer Yohani, condemning her history of supporting war criminals responsible for the genocide of Tamil civilians. 

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has formally approved a joint venture with India to establish solar power plants in Trincomalee’s eastern port district, finally putting in place a plan that was first proposed almost two decades ago.

Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has admitted that underworld gangs have infiltrated state security institutions, claiming that these elements had previously received “political protection”. 

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), has issued orders for the immediate arrest of all armed forces deserters following a surge in criminal activities linked to former military personnel

A petition with 18,000 signatures was submitted to Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake by the Poraalihal Welfare Association, calling for the immediate release of Tamil political prisoners detained under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

The USAID funding freeze has left the Sri Lankan government scrambling for alternative sources of financing, as key projects across four ministries and multiple government departments come to a standstill. 

A renewed attempt to conduct an environmental impact assessment for a proposed mineral sand mining project in Mannar was halted after strong opposition from local Tamils, forcing Sri Lankan officials to abandon their inspection for the third time.

At the 58th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath delivered a speech, echoing the calls of previous administrations, pushing so-called "domestic mechanisms" while rejecting international accountability for war crimes and human rights violations.

Representatives from the Federation of Tamil Organisations in Denmark met with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss ongoing human rights violations and systemic oppression in the Tamil homeland.

The much-anticipated passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS) in Jaffna and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu has officially resumed on 22nd February, following a three-month suspension due to unfavourable weather conditions.

On the 3000th day of the Tamil families of the disappeared relentless protest in Vavuniya, Veluchami Mari, a mother who had been searching for her son for 15 years, tragically passed away due to illness.

Families of forcibly disappeared Tamils marked a grim milestone today as their continuous protest reached 3,000 days in Vavuniya. 

A Hindu Ganesha temple located on Habarana Main Road in Anuradhapura has been partially destroyed by local authorities to make way for a bus stop, according to local reports.