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19 June 2026

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…

Sri Lanka’s premier expresses condolences over passing of Manmohan Singh

Dec 28, 2024

''Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has very recently reaffirmed his commitment to a devolution package, which, he said, will fully satisfy the Tamils,'' and added ''We may wait and see what steps are actually taken,''

Tamil MP says lands grabbed by Sri Lanka's Forest Department must be released immediately

Dec 28, 2024

Petition demanding release of Tamil political prisoners launched in Vavuniya

Dec 28, 2024

A petition campaign in Vavuniya demands the release of political prisoners detained under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Remembering the waves - 20 years on from the tsunami

Dec 26, 2024

On December 26th, 2004, over 35,000 people perished during the catastrophic tsunami that hit the coasts of the North-East and South of the island of Sri Lanka.

TNPF commemorate assassinated Tamil MP Joseph Pararajasingham

Dec 25, 2024

The Tamil National People's Front (TNPF) commemorated senior Tamil politician Joseph Pararajasingham who was assassinated by armed Sri Lankan government-aligned paramilitary men in 2005.

Christmas celebrated across Tamil Eelam

Dec 25, 2024

Eelam Tamils are celebrating Christmas in churches across the homeland today.

See photographs from various celebrations below.

Batticaloa

Midnight mass was held at St Mary's church in Batticaloa.

19 years on, no justice for assassinated Tamil MP

Dec 25, 2024

Tamil politician Joseph Pararajasingham was shot dead by armed government-aligned paramilitary men in 2005.

Rajapaksa faces ‘death threats’ from ISIS drones and LTTE, claims SLPP lawyer

Dec 24, 2024

Gamage slammed the Ministry of Public Security for withdrawing the military personnel from Rajapaksa’s security detail.

Sri Lanka withdraws military security for former presidents

Dec 24, 2024

The move is reportedly to reduce the expenditure associated with safeguarding former leaders.

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister defends diplomat over 'exploitation' of worker

Dec 24, 2024

Himalee Arunatilaka was fined hundreds of thousands of dollars by an Australian court.