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UNP rallies to defend Buddhist institutions amid clergy misconduct controversy
Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP) has accused the National People's Power (NPP) government of attempting to undermine Buddhism and interfere in the affairs of the Buddhist clergy, as controversy continues over proposed reforms aimed at addressing misconduct within the Buddhist Sangha. The dispute comes amid heightened public scrutiny of Buddhist institutions following allegations of…

India must not squander this moment, TNPF tells Thirumavalavan during Jaffna talks

Nov 18, 2025
TNPF urged India and the Tamil Nadu government to use their growing influence to secure a meaningful and permanent political solution for the Eelam Tamil people

Sri Lanka and India begin bilateral military training

Nov 18, 2025
Sri Lanka and India commence the eleventh edition of joint military training.

Trincomalee Buddha shrine controversy explained

Nov 17, 2025
This explainer outlines what happened, why it matters, and how the reactions so far reveal deeper issues around colonisation of the North-East.

'You have betrayed the Tamils' - Ponnambalam slams government over Buddha shrine

Nov 17, 2025
Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam delivered a blistering speech in parliament today, condemning the government’s support for the construction of an illegal Buddhist shrine in Trincomalee and accusing the National People’s Power (NPP) administration of “capitulating” to Sinhala Buddhist nationalist pressure.

Maaveerar families honoured in Mannar

Nov 17, 2025
Ninety-five Maaveerar parents honoured at an emotional remembrance ceremony in Mannar

Victims of 1993 St James' Church bombings remembered

Nov 17, 2025
Gurunagar St. James Church holds 32nd anniversary remembrance for victims of the 1993 aerial bombing

Sinhala only government letters shut out Tamil job applicants

Nov 17, 2025
Tamil job applicants in North and East face Sinhala-only government notices, raising concerns over bilingual language policy

Sajith backs monks in Trincomalee clash, echoing Sinhala-Buddhist claims

Nov 17, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has openly backed Sinhala Buddhist monks involved in the illegal construction of a shrine on Trincomalee beach, sharply criticising police intervention.

‘Resign immediately’ - Sumanthiran slams Tamil NPP MPs over Trincomalee temple row

Nov 17, 2025

Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) spokesperson M.A. Sumanthiran has called for the immediate resignation of all Tamil members of Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP), after Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced in parliament that an illegally installed Buddha statue in Trincomalee would be reinstated with police protection.

In a sharply worded statement posted on X, Sumanthiran accused the NPP government of capitulating to Sinhala nationalist pressure and abandoning its pledge to treat all communities equally.

Preparations underway at Alampil LTTE cemetery ahead of Maaveerar Naal

Nov 17, 2025
Voluntary community service began today at the Alampil Maaveerar resting place in preparation for the 2025 remembrance events
India must not squander this moment, TNPF tells Thirumavalavan during Jaffna talks
Sri Lanka and India begin bilateral military training
Trincomalee Buddha shrine controversy explained
'You have betrayed the Tamils' - Ponnambalam slams government over Buddha shrine
Maaveerar families honoured in Mannar
Victims of 1993 St James' Church bombings remembered
Sinhala only government letters shut out Tamil job applicants
Sajith backs monks in Trincomalee clash, echoing Sinhala-Buddhist claims
‘Resign immediately’ - Sumanthiran slams Tamil NPP MPs over Trincomalee temple row
Preparations underway at Alampil LTTE cemetery ahead of Maaveerar Naal
India must not squander this moment, TNPF tells Thirumavalavan during Jaffna talks
Sri Lanka and India begin bilateral military training
Trincomalee Buddha shrine controversy explained
'You have betrayed the Tamils' - Ponnambalam slams government over Buddha shrine
Maaveerar families honoured in Mannar
Victims of 1993 St James' Church bombings remembered
Sinhala only government letters shut out Tamil job applicants
Sajith backs monks in Trincomalee clash, echoing Sinhala-Buddhist claims
‘Resign immediately’ - Sumanthiran slams Tamil NPP MPs over Trincomalee temple row
Preparations underway at Alampil LTTE cemetery ahead of Maaveerar Naal