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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…

Australian leaders celebrate Thai Pongal with messages of praise

Jan 14, 2025
The Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition have extended warm greetings, recognising the contributions of Tamil Australians to the country.

Court hears reports on Mannar and Thiruketheeswaram mass graves

Jan 13, 2025
Sri Lanka’s top forensic archaeologist, Professor Raj Somadeva, rejected the initial findings on the skeletal remains exhumed from the Sathosa mass grave in Mannar.

Malayaga Tamil Martyrs’ Day commemorated in Jaffna and Kotagala 

Jan 13, 2025
Commemorations were held at the University of Jaffna and Nuwara Eliya last week, to honour the sacrifices of Malayaga Tamils who fought for the right of plantation workers on the island.

CID summons activist following protest against deportation of Rohingya asylum seekers

Jan 12, 2025

Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned Jesumaney Yartan Figurado, the joint co-ordinator of the North-East Coordinating Committee (NECC) over his participation in a recent protest opposing the deportation of Rohingya asylum seekers. 

Committee to Protect Journalists calls for 'swift and impartial' investigation into attempted abduction of Tamil journalist

Jan 12, 2025

 

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Sri Lanka to conduct a "swift and impartial" investigation into the assault and attempted abduction of Tamil journalist Murugaiyah Thamilselvan. 

On December 26 2024, Thamilselvan was on his way home on December 26 2024 when two unknown assailants tried to abduct him. Thamilselvan was taken to Kilinochchi District Hospital for treatment.

51st anniversary of 1974 World Tamil Research Conference massacre commemorated in Jaffna

Jan 11, 2025
The 51st anniversary of the 1974 World Tamil Research Conference massacre was commemorated in Jaffna.

Remembering Major Sothiya

Jan 11, 2025
Today marks 35 years since the passing of Major Sothiya, the commander of the LTTE's first female unit. 

Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns

Jan 10, 2025
Despite repeated warnings limestone mining continues unabated in the peninsula.

Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day

Jan 10, 2025
Governor Maura T. Healey of Massachusetts proclaimed January 14th as Tamil Heritage Day to honor the contributions of the Tamil community.

Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi

Jan 10, 2025
Narendra Modi emphasised the pride of Tamil as the world’s oldest language and its growing global influence on his monthly radio show
Australian leaders celebrate Thai Pongal with messages of praise
Court hears reports on Mannar and Thiruketheeswaram mass graves
Malayaga Tamil Martyrs’ Day commemorated in Jaffna and Kotagala 
CID summons activist following protest against deportation of Rohingya asylum seekers
Committee to Protect Journalists calls for 'swift and impartial' investigation into attempted abduction of Tamil journalist
51st anniversary of 1974 World Tamil Research Conference massacre commemorated in Jaffna
Remembering Major Sothiya
Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns
Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day
Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi
Australian leaders celebrate Thai Pongal with messages of praise
Court hears reports on Mannar and Thiruketheeswaram mass graves
Malayaga Tamil Martyrs’ Day commemorated in Jaffna and Kotagala 
CID summons activist following protest against deportation of Rohingya asylum seekers
Committee to Protect Journalists calls for 'swift and impartial' investigation into attempted abduction of Tamil journalist
51st anniversary of 1974 World Tamil Research Conference massacre commemorated in Jaffna
Remembering Major Sothiya
Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns
Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day
Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi