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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…

Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna

Feb 24, 2025
Tamil journalists in Sri Lanka face escalating threats and attacks, prompting calls for stronger protections and policy reforms to ensure their safety and press freedom

Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu

Feb 24, 2025
A Sri Lankan Magistrate has ordered the remand of 32 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu until March 7, 2025, following their arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change

Feb 24, 2025
The Sri Lankan government has issued an extraordinary gazette continuing the ban on several Tamil diaspora groups.

Dragon - A strong foundation

Feb 22, 2025
Krishna Selvaseelan
Ashwath Marimuthu returns with his sophomore feature ‘Dragon’ starring Pradeep Ranganathan, who also follows his directorial and starring debut to collaborate with his long time friend.

Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com

Feb 22, 2025
Krishna Selvaseelan
Dhanush continues his directorial journey into directing with his latest film romantic comedy ‘Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam,’ featuring an ensemble cast of youngsters and newcomers.

Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism

Feb 22, 2025
In a speech delivered in the Sri Lankan Parliament, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shritharan Sivagnanam strongly condemned the government’s allocation of LKR 432 billion for defence in the 2025 budget. 

Sri Lanka’s Budget: Funding occupation

Feb 22, 2025
This budget signals an unsettling continuation of the Sri Lankan state’s militarised grip over their lands and lives.

Sri Lanka claims rising violence is attempt to sabotage Easter Bombing probe

Feb 22, 2025
Sri Lanka is experiencing a surge in organised crime and targeted assassinations, with the government claiming that recent violence aims to undermine fresh investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.

A multicultural Pongal celebration in Pittsburgh celebrates Tamil identity

Feb 22, 2025
Anjali Rabindran
Pongal Sangamam, hosted by Kelir Books’ We Are Tamil Too (WATT) and the Fulbright Association in the United States, was a vibrant celebrated linguistic and cultural diversity centered around Pongal, the Tamil harvest festival in Pittsburg last month.

Court order to release paddy fields remains unenforced, says MP Ravikaran

Feb 22, 2025

A court order to release the Thuvarankulam canal and surrounding paddy fields, located in the Manthai East Division of Mullaitivu District, has not been implemented, more than a year after it was issued, according to Vanni District MP Thurairasa Ravikaran.

Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna
Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change
Dragon - A strong foundation
Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com
Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism
Sri Lanka’s Budget: Funding occupation
Sri Lanka claims rising violence is attempt to sabotage Easter Bombing probe
A multicultural Pongal celebration in Pittsburgh celebrates Tamil identity
Court order to release paddy fields remains unenforced, says MP Ravikaran
Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna
Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change
Dragon - A strong foundation
Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com
Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism
Sri Lanka’s Budget: Funding occupation
Sri Lanka claims rising violence is attempt to sabotage Easter Bombing probe
A multicultural Pongal celebration in Pittsburgh celebrates Tamil identity
Court order to release paddy fields remains unenforced, says MP Ravikaran