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Colombo retreats from land bridge plan, deepening mistrust with India
Sri Lanka has chosen not to proceed with a proposed land connectivity project with India at this time, despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring to the initiative during recent bilateral discussions during his three-day visit, reported by the Daily Mirror on Friday. The concept of a land bridge linking the two countries was first proposed during the 2002–2004 premiership of Ranil…

TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’

Dec 17, 2024
The call comes as Sri Lanka’s President made his inaugural visit to India this week.

British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence

Dec 17, 2024
Despite allegations that he had raised funds for the LTTE, investigations revealed money he sent was solely to support his parents.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’

Dec 17, 2024
Amarasuriya mistakenly thanked Taiwan during a ceremony attended by the Chinese Ambassador, Qi Zhenhong.

UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia, Judge finds

Dec 17, 2024
The Tamil asylum seekers, including 16 children, were housed in military tents in the fenced camps.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence tightens control over NGOs

Dec 17, 2024
All local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will see closer scrutiny by the Ministry of Defence.

Sri Lankan government data shows scores still held under PTA

Dec 17, 2024
At least 30 individuals remain in remand under the much-criticised Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

M.K. Stalin urges for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen

Dec 17, 2024
MK. Stalin

Following a diplomatic meeting between Sri Lanka’s President, Anura Kumaran Dissanayake, and India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin has urged the Sri Lankan premier to release “Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy”.

Indian PM Modi hosts Sri Lankan president in New Delhi

Dec 16, 2024
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi this week.

Australian MP calls for January to be declared Tamil Heritage Month

Dec 16, 2024
Andrew Charlton said it was an opportunity to "honour Tamil contributions and ensure the ongoing vibrancy of the Tamil community".

AC Milan to visit Jaffna in January 2025

Dec 16, 2024
AC Milan, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, will run a junior camp in Jaffna next month.
TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’
British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence
Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’
UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia, Judge finds
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence tightens control over NGOs
Sri Lankan government data shows scores still held under PTA
M.K. Stalin urges for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen
Indian PM Modi hosts Sri Lankan president in New Delhi
Australian MP calls for January to be declared Tamil Heritage Month
AC Milan to visit Jaffna in January 2025
TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’
British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence
Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’
UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia, Judge finds
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence tightens control over NGOs
Sri Lankan government data shows scores still held under PTA
M.K. Stalin urges for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen
Indian PM Modi hosts Sri Lankan president in New Delhi
Australian MP calls for January to be declared Tamil Heritage Month
AC Milan to visit Jaffna in January 2025