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Transfer of Jaffna judge raises fresh fears over pressure on the judiciary
A.G. Alexraja The Jaffna Bar Association has written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing "complete disbelief and shock" over the transfer of Jaffna High Court Judge A. G. Alexraja, while the Northern Province Governor's Office has denied any connection to the move. In a letter dated 30 May, the Jaffna Bar Association said Judge Alexraja, who was appointed to the High…

Tamil man arrested by CID dies in custody in Colombo prison

Jan 15, 2026
Tamil accountant arrested by CID dies in prison, family alleges assault

British politicians celebrate Tamil community in UK Parliament

Jan 14, 2026

British Tamils gathered in UK Parliament on January 13 to celebrate Thai Pongal and mark Tamil Heritage Month. 

UK politicians joined the celebrations to mark the harvest festival and commend the success of the Tamil community and their contributions to the UK. The event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tamils (APPGT) in association with the British Tamils Forum. 

Sinhala Buddhist makeover for Sri Lankan Airlines

Jan 14, 2026

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled a high-profile international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026, transforming one of its Airbus A320neo aircraft into what has been described as a “flying ambassador” for the Sinhala Buddhist festival.

Sinhala monks remanded over illegal Buddha statue as Trincomalee case reaches court

Jan 14, 2026
Four Sinhala Buddhist monks, including Balangoda Kassapa, along with five other individuals, have been remanded until 19 January by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court over the unlawful placement of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee last year.

Mannar tells Sri Lankan president to release our lands before inaugurating wind project

Jan 14, 2026
The people of Mannar have demanded Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake release lands already acquired from local residents before he arrives to inaugurate a major wind power project in the district.

Sri Lankan Navy accused of seizing Tamil family’s ancestral property

Jan 14, 2026
A Tamil woman from Eluvaitivu has made an emotional public appeal, stating that the Sri Lankan Navy is attempting to permanently acquire her ancestral land, which she had intended to give to her daughter as a dowry.

British Tamil academic Nishan Canagarajah awarded knighthood 

Jan 13, 2026
The British Tamil vice-chancellor of the University of Leicester, Nishan Canagarajah, has been awarded a knighthood in the 2026 New Year Honours, in recognition of his services to higher education.

Sri Lankan minister accused of religious hostility as Buddhist monk files CID complaint

Jan 13, 2026

The chief incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this week, amid a growing political dispute over public remarks made against him.

Trump tariff ultimatum on Iran could hit Sri Lanka with double trade shock

Jan 13, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has announced that any country continuing to do business with Iran will face a 25 per cent tariff on all trade conducted with the United States, a move that could have serious repercussions for Sri Lanka’s fragile export-dependent economy.

Large-scale sand mining in Mullaitivu raises corruption allegations

Jan 13, 2026
Allegations of corruption surface over large-scale sand mining in Mullaitivu
Tamil man arrested by CID dies in custody in Colombo prison
British politicians celebrate Tamil community in UK Parliament
Sinhala Buddhist makeover for Sri Lankan Airlines
Sinhala monks remanded over illegal Buddha statue as Trincomalee case reaches court
Mannar tells Sri Lankan president to release our lands before inaugurating wind project
Sri Lankan Navy accused of seizing Tamil family’s ancestral property
British Tamil academic Nishan Canagarajah awarded knighthood 
Sri Lankan minister accused of religious hostility as Buddhist monk files CID complaint
Trump tariff ultimatum on Iran could hit Sri Lanka with double trade shock
Large-scale sand mining in Mullaitivu raises corruption allegations
Tamil man arrested by CID dies in custody in Colombo prison
British politicians celebrate Tamil community in UK Parliament
Sinhala Buddhist makeover for Sri Lankan Airlines
Sinhala monks remanded over illegal Buddha statue as Trincomalee case reaches court
Mannar tells Sri Lankan president to release our lands before inaugurating wind project
Sri Lankan Navy accused of seizing Tamil family’s ancestral property
British Tamil academic Nishan Canagarajah awarded knighthood 
Sri Lankan minister accused of religious hostility as Buddhist monk files CID complaint
Trump tariff ultimatum on Iran could hit Sri Lanka with double trade shock
Large-scale sand mining in Mullaitivu raises corruption allegations