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Pon. Sivakumaran, the first Tamil to die in the liberation struggle, was remembered today in Urumpirai, Jaffna, on the 52nd anniversary of his death.  Sivakumaran was a member of the Tamil Manavar Peravai (or Tamil Student Federation, TSF) and a leading militant in the early armed Tamil struggle. On 5th June 1974, Sivakumaran was surrounded by Sri Lankan security forces. He had…

More Indian fishermen remanded for alleged illegal fishing in ‘Sri Lankan waters’

A group of Indian fishermen from Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, were remanded by the Mannar Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for allegedly entering ‘Sri Lankan territorial waters’ and engaging in unauthorised fishing activities.

Explainer - Krishanthi Kumaraswamy and the Chemmani mass graves

Krishanthi Kumaraswamy was an 18-year-old Tamil schoolgirl from Jaffna whose brutal rape and murder in 1996, along with the killing of her mother, younger brother, and a neighbour, became one of the most notorious atrocities of Sri Lanka’s genocide of Tamils.

Child’s toy recovered from Chemmani mass grave as exhumations continue

Excavation teams at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna have recovered a child’s toy alongside the skeletal remains of children this week as exhumations continue.

US Congressman Don Davis calls for international investigation into Chemmani mass graves

United States Congressman Don Davis has called for an “independent international investigation and accountability” into the mass graves discovered in Chemmani, Jaffna, stressing that the ongoing uncovering of Tamil bodies is a “painful reminder of the atrocities committed against Tamils in Sri Lanka.”

Stalin writes to Jaishankar as Sri Lanka's arrests of Indian fishermen continue

The recent arrest of eight Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy has reignited anger in India, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin writing to Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar once more.

Tamil MP demands international oversight of Chemmani mass grave excavation

Member of Parliament for Batticaloa District, R. Shanakiyan of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), has condemned the Sri Lankan government for its continued failure to implement basic measures at the Chemmani mass grave, stating that the issue must be brought before the international community.

Court challenge questions Tamil MP’s eligibility amid concerns of political targeting

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A legal challenge has been filed against Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr Ramanathan Archchuna, questioning his eligibility to remain in office on the grounds that he continues to hold the status of a public officer - an allegation that, if proven, could result in his disqualification from Parliament.

Army bars Tamil devotees from Palaly Amman temple a day after brief access

Devotees were briefly allowed to worship at the Palaly Amman Temple after 35 years, but the Sri Lankan military reimposed restrictions the very next day

Tamil Eelam Women's football team concludes North American tour with victory

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The Tamil Eelam Women's National Team has completed their North American tour with two wins over Hmong FF. 

The team embarked on their first regional tour, which featured open trials, training sessions, and two international friendlies against Hmong FF. They continue to go from strength to strength, building on the momentum gained from reaching the final of the CONIFA Women’s World Cup held in Norway last year. 

CID probes Ranil Wickremesinghe over 16 million rupee trip to UK graduation ceremony

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Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated a special investigation into former president Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations that he used government funds to undertake a private overseas trip to the United Kingdom during his presidency.