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37 years on, Annai Poopathy’s resistance continues to inspire
Tamils across the North-East commemorated Annai Poopathy on Saturday, marking 37 years since her hunger strike unto death, in protest of atrocities committed by the Indian Peace Keeping Forces (IPKF). Poopathy Kanapathipillai, affectionately known as Annai Poopathy (Mother Poopathy), began her hunger strike on March 19, 1988 in Batticaloa, calling for an immediate ceasefire and peace talks…

Rajapaksa's body must be preserved after death, says former deputy speaker

Feb 4, 2025
Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe has called for the preservation of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s body for public display after his demise, in a way to honour his legacy despite the massacres he oversaw. 

Sri Lankan military to set up more checkpoints as part of sand mining crackdown

Feb 3, 2025
Following a supposed lack of police resources, the Sri Lankan military has been called in to help control illegal sand mining in the Vadamarachchi and Thenmarachchi regions, despite their previous complicity in such activities. 

Sri Lankan navy hosts international fleets at Colombo port

Feb 3, 2025
Foreign naval ships strengthen ties with Sri Lanka during official Colombo visits

Batticaloa farmers seek government compensation for devastating paddy losses

Feb 3, 2025
Farmers in Batticaloa seek government compensation for significant paddy losses caused by heavy rains, floods, and reduced yields

Namal Rajapaksa indicted for misappropriation of funds

Feb 3, 2025

Sri Lanka’s Attorney General has filed indictments against Namal Rajapaksa, the son of accused war criminal Mahinda Rajapaksa, over allegations of misappropriating an investment from an Indian real estate company.

The indictments were presented before the Colombo High Court on 28th January 2025, alleging that Rajapaksa misappropriated Rs. 70 million, which had been invested by Krish Company for the development of rugby in Sri Lanka. Rajapaksa, a former national rugby player, was accused of diverting the funds for personal use.

Northern Province Governor responds to vihara dispute as concerns grow over Sinhalisation

Feb 3, 2025
The Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayakan, has issued a press release addressing the controversy surrounding the Tissa Vihara, located in Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, where private landowners have called for the removal of an illegally constructed Buddhist temple and the return of their lands.
Eelam dancers

Eelam Tamils win World of Dance Switzerland and head to World Championships

Feb 3, 2025
An Eelam Tamil group, victorious in World of Dace Switzerland, are now heading for the World Championships in Los Angeles, USA.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa ordered to return firearms as corruption probe intensifies

Feb 3, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Sampath Thuyacontha, has revealed that Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of accused war criminal and former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was in possession of a significant number of firearms issued for personal security purposes.

Final farewell for senior Tamil politician Mavai Senathirajah

Feb 2, 2025

The funeral of former Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) leader Mavai Somasundaram Senathirajah was held today in Jaffna. 

Dissanayake claims occupied land will be returned to 'rightful owners' in the North

Feb 2, 2025

Dissanayake

Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake claimed that occupied land in the North will be returned to its "rightful owners" during his visit to Jaffna on Friday. 

Rajapaksa's body must be preserved after death, says former deputy speaker
Sri Lankan military to set up more checkpoints as part of sand mining crackdown
Sri Lankan navy hosts international fleets at Colombo port
Batticaloa farmers seek government compensation for devastating paddy losses
Namal Rajapaksa indicted for misappropriation of funds
Northern Province Governor responds to vihara dispute as concerns grow over Sinhalisation
Eelam dancers Eelam Tamils win World of Dance Switzerland and head to World Championships
Yoshitha Rajapaksa ordered to return firearms as corruption probe intensifies
Final farewell for senior Tamil politician Mavai Senathirajah
Dissanayake claims occupied land will be returned to 'rightful owners' in the North
Rajapaksa's body must be preserved after death, says former deputy speaker
Sri Lankan military to set up more checkpoints as part of sand mining crackdown
Sri Lankan navy hosts international fleets at Colombo port
Batticaloa farmers seek government compensation for devastating paddy losses
Namal Rajapaksa indicted for misappropriation of funds
Northern Province Governor responds to vihara dispute as concerns grow over Sinhalisation
Eelam dancers
Eelam Tamils win World of Dance Switzerland and head to World Championships
Yoshitha Rajapaksa ordered to return firearms as corruption probe intensifies
Final farewell for senior Tamil politician Mavai Senathirajah
Dissanayake claims occupied land will be returned to 'rightful owners' in the North