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Colombo retreats from land bridge plan, deepening mistrust with India
Sri Lanka has chosen not to proceed with a proposed land connectivity project with India at this time, despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring to the initiative during recent bilateral discussions during his three-day visit, reported by the Daily Mirror on Friday. The concept of a land bridge linking the two countries was first proposed during the 2002–2004 premiership of Ranil…

18,000 signatures submitted to Sri Lankan president demanding release of Tamil political prisoners

Feb 26, 2025
A petition with 18,000 signatures was submitted to Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake by the Poraalihal Welfare Association, calling for the immediate release of Tamil political prisoners detained under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Sri Lankan government searches for funds following USAID freeze

Feb 26, 2025
The USAID funding freeze has left the Sri Lankan government scrambling for alternative sources of financing, as key projects across four ministries and multiple government departments come to a standstill. 

Tamil protests force Sri Lankan officials to abandon mining assessment in Mannar

Feb 26, 2025
A renewed attempt to conduct an environmental impact assessment for a proposed mineral sand mining project in Mannar was halted after strong opposition from local Tamils, forcing Sri Lankan officials to abandon their inspection for the third time.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister pushes discredited ‘domestic’ mechanisms at UNHRC

Feb 25, 2025
At the 58th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath delivered a speech, echoing the calls of previous administrations, pushing so-called "domestic mechanisms" while rejecting international accountability for war crimes and human rights violations.

Danish Tamils meet Foreign Ministry officials and urge justice for genocide

Feb 25, 2025
Representatives from the Federation of Tamil Organisations in Denmark met with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss ongoing human rights violations and systemic oppression in the Tamil homeland.

Ferry between Tamil Eelam and Tamil Nadu resumes after three-month suspension

Feb 25, 2025
The much-anticipated passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS) in Jaffna and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu has officially resumed on 22nd February, following a three-month suspension due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared

Feb 25, 2025

On the 3000th day of the Tamil families of the disappeared relentless protest in Vavuniya, Veluchami Mari, a mother who had been searching for her son for 15 years, tragically passed away due to illness.

Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya

Feb 25, 2025

Families of forcibly disappeared Tamils marked a grim milestone today as their continuous protest reached 3,000 days in Vavuniya. 

Tamil families in Vavuniya who have been demanding truth and justice for their loved ones, held a demonstration near the Vavuniya Post Office, where they have maintained their protest vigil for over eight years.

Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 

Feb 25, 2025
A Hindu Ganesha temple located on Habarana Main Road in Anuradhapura has been partially destroyed by local authorities to make way for a bus stop, according to local reports. 

Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away

Feb 25, 2025

Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam, widely known as ‘BBC Ananthi,’ passed away on 21 February 2025 at a private hospital in the UK, her family confirmed.  

18,000 signatures submitted to Sri Lankan president demanding release of Tamil political prisoners
Sri Lankan government searches for funds following USAID freeze
Tamil protests force Sri Lankan officials to abandon mining assessment in Mannar
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister pushes discredited ‘domestic’ mechanisms at UNHRC
Danish Tamils meet Foreign Ministry officials and urge justice for genocide
Ferry between Tamil Eelam and Tamil Nadu resumes after three-month suspension
Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared
Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya
Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 
Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away
18,000 signatures submitted to Sri Lankan president demanding release of Tamil political prisoners
Sri Lankan government searches for funds following USAID freeze
Tamil protests force Sri Lankan officials to abandon mining assessment in Mannar
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister pushes discredited ‘domestic’ mechanisms at UNHRC
Danish Tamils meet Foreign Ministry officials and urge justice for genocide
Ferry between Tamil Eelam and Tamil Nadu resumes after three-month suspension
Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared
Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya
Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 
Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away