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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…

Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings

Jan 2, 2025

Trinco 5

On this day 19 years ago, five Tamil students were summarily executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee.

To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.

Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity

Jan 1, 2025
Shavendra Silva, accused of war crimes during Sri Lanka’s civil war, receives a controversial farewell from the Gajaba Regiment despite international sanctions and calls for accountability.

Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation

Dec 31, 2024
The Kilinochchi District Development Committee meeting on December 26th addressed key issues including military land control, illegal sand mining, and local development.

Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers

Dec 31, 2024
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has urgently appealed for access to 115 asylum seekers held at a military camp in Mullaitivu.

ITAK’s leadership overhaul

Dec 30, 2024
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) meeting on December 28 resolved leadership issues, with C.V.K. Sivagnanam appointed as Acting Leader while Mavai Senathirajah remains Chairman of the Political Committee.

Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces

Dec 30, 2024
Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha highlights efforts to modernize Sri Lanka's military while concerns over ongoing militarization and justice for Tamils persist.

Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away

Dec 30, 2024
N. Yogenthiranathan, a courageous freedom fighter and renowned Tamil writer, has left an indelible mark on Tamil nationalism through his powerful literary works and unwavering commitment to justice.

Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones

Dec 30, 2024
Tamil families renew calls for international investigation into disappearances of relatives.

Tamil Guardian's 2024 Wrapped

Dec 29, 2024
Marking the New Year, Tamil Guardian takes a look back on the major events in the Tamil homeland, in Sri Lanka and across the diaspora over the last year.

Tamil journalist attacked but escapes kidnap

Dec 29, 2024
Independent journalist Murugaiyah Thamil Selvan was attacked on Boxing Day and narrowly escaped an abduction attempt by unknown assailants on the A9 road in Kilinochchi.
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers
ITAK’s leadership overhaul
Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces
Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away
Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones
Tamil Guardian's 2024 Wrapped
Tamil journalist attacked but escapes kidnap
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Shavendra Silva’s farewell: A legacy of war crimes and impunity
Kilinochchi meeting discusses solutions for illegal sand mining and liquor store proliferation
Human rights body urges access to detained Rohingya asylum seekers
ITAK’s leadership overhaul
Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces
Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away
Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones
Tamil Guardian's 2024 Wrapped
Tamil journalist attacked but escapes kidnap