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Latest news from and about the homeland

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…

'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam

Dec 13, 2024
Tamil political parties must adopt a unified approach to press for a new constititution, said Dr P Sathiyalingam.

US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties

Dec 12, 2024
19 volunteers were sworn in, the second cohort of volunteers to return to Sri Lanka since the program’s relaunch in 2023.

As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace

Dec 12, 2024
The US Embassy marked the reopening of the restored palace, as Sinhalisation of sites across the Tamil North-East continues.

Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die

Dec 12, 2024
Leptospirosis, commonly referred to as "rat fever," has reportedly broken out.

Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka

Dec 12, 2024
Tharanika Ahillan
In an interview with the Tamil Guardian, Yasmin Sooka, Executive Director of ITJP and human rights lawyer, outlined her hopes for sanction on Sri Lanka, discussed how the requests came about, and how she supports a referral to the International Criminal Court.

RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda

Dec 12, 2024

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on the new Sri Lankan government to ensure a “transparent and impartial” judicial process as the trial into the disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda continues this week.

Nine Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have been charged in connection with Eknaligoda’s abduction, but the case has been mired in delays since 2019.

Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia

Dec 12, 2024
Sri Lanka’s ambassador to the United Nations has been ordered to pay over $543,000 in unpaid wages and fined over $117,000.

German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils

Dec 12, 2024
The Working Group of Young Socialists in the SPD officially recognised the genocide against Eelam Tamils.

Sri Lankan president makes India the destination for his first foreign visit

Dec 11, 2024
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to make his first official overseas visit to India from December 15 to 17, following an invitation from the Indian government.

India’s Adani Group withdraws US loan for Colombo port amid allegations of bribery

Dec 11, 2024
The controversial Indian conglomerate Adani Group has announced it will self-fund the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) project in Sri Lanka, withdrawing its request for a $553 million loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This decision follows allegations of bribery and fraud leveled against Adani by US authorities.
'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam
US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties
As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka
RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda
Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia
German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils
Sri Lankan president makes India the destination for his first foreign visit
India’s Adani Group withdraws US loan for Colombo port amid allegations of bribery
'A new constitution is needed to resolve ethnic issue' - ITAK MP Sathiyalingam
US Peace Corps returns to Sri Lanka amid growing military ties
As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka
RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda
Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia
German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils
Sri Lankan president makes India the destination for his first foreign visit
India’s Adani Group withdraws US loan for Colombo port amid allegations of bribery