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Sri Lankan police intimidate journalists and protesters at land release press briefing
Ahead of the Sri Lankan President’s visit to Jaffna, landowners who spoke to the media demanding the release of their lands were subject to intimidation and surveillance by the police. A press briefing was organized on Thursday near the Vasavilan junction by the "Valikamam North Land Release Committee," where affected residents intended to voice their demands to the President via the media.…

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

Feb 28, 2025

Anura

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.

Mannar residents demand full reconstruction of deteriorating South Bar railway station road

Feb 26, 2025
Residents of Mannar accuse the Road Development Authority of poor maintenance and demand the complete reconstruction of the deteriorating South Bar Railway Station road

Sri Lankan police torture Tamil youth in Nelliyadi, Human Rights Commission launches inquiry

Feb 26, 2025
A Tamil youth from Nelliyadi, Jaffna, has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) after being tortured in custody by the Sri Lankan police. 
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
Mannar residents demand full reconstruction of deteriorating South Bar railway station road
Sri Lankan police torture Tamil youth in Nelliyadi, Human Rights Commission launches inquiry
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
Mannar residents demand full reconstruction of deteriorating South Bar railway station road
Sri Lankan police torture Tamil youth in Nelliyadi, Human Rights Commission launches inquiry