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Bharatanatyam world record in Colombo sparks row over recognition and costs
A Guinness World Record set by nearly 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers at Galle Face in Colombo has sparked controversy, after activists questioned why the official recognition was awarded to organisers and an overseas instructor rather than the thousands of performers who paid to take part. The SANGAMAM-2026 event, held on 14 June, saw 4,988 dancers successfully set a new Guinness World Record for…

Eelam Tamil students win second place in international Tamil debate

Jan 9, 2025
Students from the Jaffna and Eastern Universities, secured second place in the International Public Speaking Debate competition organized by the Tirananu University of Malaysia.

Tamils protest against Sri Lanka's plan to deport Rohingya refugees

Jan 9, 2025

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Eelam Tamils have demanded that a group of Rohingya asylum seekers who were fleeing persecution in Myanmar are not deported back to persecution, as they demonstrated in Mullaitivu today.

Strengthening ties: Indian grants to Sri Lanka stand at more than US $780 million

Jan 8, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also set to visit the island this year.

Dead dolphins wash up in Wilpattu National Park

Jan 8, 2025
11 bottlenose dolphins were discovered dead within the marine boundary of the park on Tuesday.

A constitution that ensures Tamil autonomy - DTNA calls for action from Sri Lanka

Jan 8, 2025

DTNA

The Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA) has called for swift action from the Sri Lankan government to address the long-standing issues of the Tamil nation and ensures its autonomy within a united North-East.

Suresh Premachandran, media spokesperson for the DTNA, urged the government to establish a constitution that guarantees autonomy for Tamils in the North-East. He also emphasized the urgent need to hold local government elections with full powers vested in elected bodies.

Persecuted in Sri Lanka, neglected in Tamil Nadu – Eelam Tamils trapped in limbo

Jan 8, 2025
Eelam Tamil refugees, who fled the island during the 2022 economic crisis in to seek safety in Tamil Nadu, have now called to be returned to the island.

Tamils in Trincomalee protest against Sinhalisation

Jan 8, 2025
Residents of Verugal, protested against the Department of Archaeology's designation of an archaeological zone, fearing it could lead to Buddhistization, land displacement, and further militarization in the area

Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence

Jan 8, 2025
The latest appointment marks yet another accused war criminal being promoted by Sri Lanka's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka

Jan 8, 2025
The cabinet reaffirmed Colombo's commitment to the 'One China Policy' ahead of Dissanayake's visit to Beijing

New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared

Jan 7, 2025
Tamil families of the disappeared ushered in the New Year with another protest last week.
Eelam Tamil students win second place in international Tamil debate
Tamils protest against Sri Lanka's plan to deport Rohingya refugees
Strengthening ties: Indian grants to Sri Lanka stand at more than US $780 million
Dead dolphins wash up in Wilpattu National Park
A constitution that ensures Tamil autonomy - DTNA calls for action from Sri Lanka
Persecuted in Sri Lanka, neglected in Tamil Nadu – Eelam Tamils trapped in limbo
Tamils in Trincomalee protest against Sinhalisation
Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence
‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared
Eelam Tamil students win second place in international Tamil debate
Tamils protest against Sri Lanka's plan to deport Rohingya refugees
Strengthening ties: Indian grants to Sri Lanka stand at more than US $780 million
Dead dolphins wash up in Wilpattu National Park
A constitution that ensures Tamil autonomy - DTNA calls for action from Sri Lanka
Persecuted in Sri Lanka, neglected in Tamil Nadu – Eelam Tamils trapped in limbo
Tamils in Trincomalee protest against Sinhalisation
Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence
‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared