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Thirumurugan urges Sri Lankan president to free sacred Hindu lands from militarisation

Apr 18, 2025

Thirumurugan calls for immediate release of ancient hindu worship sites under military control in northern sri lanka

Calls grow for immediate release of Valikamam North lands held by military

Apr 18, 2025

Valikamam North residents demand immediate return of military-occupied lands ahead of local elections

Sivakaran demands immediate halt to environmentally harmful projects in Mannar

Apr 17, 2025

Mannar activist V.S. Sivakaran has criticized the government for supporting multinational projects harmful to the environment and urged the cancellation of wind, titanium, and mineral sand initiatives in the region

Human rights commission summons Kilinochchi police over assault allegation

Apr 17, 2025

The Human Rights Commission has summoned Kilinochchi police officers for an inquiry following allegations of assaulting a government employee from Santhapuram

Rusted firearm and ammunition recovered in Gurunagar, Jaffna

Apr 17, 2025

A rusted R-56 firearm and ammunition were recovered by police in Gurunagar, Jaffna, after local fishermen discovered them beneath an abandoned boat near a fishing dock

Another shooting added to Sri Lanka’s growing gun violence epidemic

Apr 16, 2025

Gampaha bus stand

A brazen shooting incident was reported near the Gampaha public bus stand on Wednesday, as two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at a moving lorry in broad daylight before fleeing the scene.

The two passengers inside the lorry reportedly abandoned the vehicle and ran into a nearby shop in an attempt to seek refuge. The lorry sustained visible damage in the attack. Local police have said investigations are ongoing, but perpetrators haven't been identified or motive established.