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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…

Former commissioner who oversaw Welikada Prison massacre receives award from minister

Jan 22, 2025
A felicitation ceremony organized by Sri Lanka’s Prisons Department has ignited controversy

First ever British Eelam Tamil to star in BBC’s The Apprentice

Jan 22, 2025

Jana

 

Dr Jana Denzel is set to be the first Eelam Tamil contestant on BBC’s hit show “The Apprentice”, as it kicks off on TV screens across the UK next week.

The Apprentice, now in its 19th series, sees contestants from all over the UK compete for a £250,000 investment from British business tycoon Lord Sugar.  

Sri Lankan Military Intelligence officers arrested over Jaffna store robbery

Jan 22, 2025

police

Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Jaffna.

A total of six individuals, including two members of the Military Intelligence Division, were detained as suspects, after allegedly posing as Income Tax Inspectors to rob a jewelry store.

Sri Lankan military checkpoints return in Jaffna

Jan 22, 2025
The sudden re-establishment of several checkpoints in Jaffna has raised concerns from locals

From London to Jaffna - Sahi Siva's worldwide musical journey

Jan 21, 2025
Sahi Siva talks about his musical journey, what has inspired his work and his UNNAALE Album world tour which will be hitting Jaffna.

‘Absolutely committed to justice’ - Keir Starmer’s speech to British Tamils in Downing Street

Jan 21, 2025
Starmer said his government is “absolutely committed to supporting efforts towards equality, truth, and justice” in Sri Lanka.

Keir Starmer invites Tamils into Downing Street to celebrate Thai Pongal

Jan 21, 2025
The British Prime Minister praised British Tamils for their invaluable contribution to the United Kingdom.

108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran celebrated in Jaffna

Jan 21, 2025
The 108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran was commemorated in Jaffna with tributes and the lighting of lamps

Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era

Jan 20, 2025
Krishna Selvaseelan
Much like a time capsule, Sundar C’s ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ has finally been unearthed, twelve years after the intended release date.

Sri Lankan army soldier arrested over double murder in Mannar

Jan 20, 2025

Mannar shooting

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent shooting incident in Mannar, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left two others injured, including a serving member of the Sri Lanka Army who is believed to have been the gunman, according to police sources.

Former commissioner who oversaw Welikada Prison massacre receives award from minister
First ever British Eelam Tamil to star in BBC’s The Apprentice
Sri Lankan Military Intelligence officers arrested over Jaffna store robbery
Sri Lankan military checkpoints return in Jaffna
From London to Jaffna - Sahi Siva's worldwide musical journey
‘Absolutely committed to justice’ - Keir Starmer’s speech to British Tamils in Downing Street
Keir Starmer invites Tamils into Downing Street to celebrate Thai Pongal
108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran celebrated in Jaffna
Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era
Sri Lankan army soldier arrested over double murder in Mannar
Former commissioner who oversaw Welikada Prison massacre receives award from minister
First ever British Eelam Tamil to star in BBC’s The Apprentice
Sri Lankan Military Intelligence officers arrested over Jaffna store robbery
Sri Lankan military checkpoints return in Jaffna
From London to Jaffna - Sahi Siva's worldwide musical journey
‘Absolutely committed to justice’ - Keir Starmer’s speech to British Tamils in Downing Street
Keir Starmer invites Tamils into Downing Street to celebrate Thai Pongal
108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran celebrated in Jaffna
Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era
Sri Lankan army soldier arrested over double murder in Mannar