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37 years on, Annai Poopathy’s resistance continues to inspire
Tamils across the North-East commemorated Annai Poopathy on Saturday, marking 37 years since her hunger strike unto death, in protest of atrocities committed by the Indian Peace Keeping Forces (IPKF). Poopathy Kanapathipillai, affectionately known as Annai Poopathy (Mother Poopathy), began her hunger strike on March 19, 1988 in Batticaloa, calling for an immediate ceasefire and peace talks…

Sri Lankan police block student protest over unemployment in Jaffna

Mar 28, 2025
Police halted a student demonstration in Jaffna demanding employment, citing election regulations, leading to brief tension before students dispersed

India extends Ramadan greetings with gift distribution in Jaffna

Mar 28, 2025
The Indian Consulate in Jaffna distributed Ramadan gifts to the Islamic community, led by Consul General Sai Murali and attended by Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan

Case dismissed - Canada’s Supreme Court rejects challenge to Tamil Genocide Education Week Act

Mar 27, 2025
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal filed by Sri Lankan groups challenging Bill 104, also known as the Tamil Genocide Education Week Act, reaffirming Ontario’s legislation that paves the way for continued education and commemoration efforts around the Tamil genocide.

Sanctioned Sri Lankan war criminal slams Starmer for UK sanctions

Mar 27, 2025

Former Sri Lankan Navy Commander and Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda, has lashed out at the United Kingdom and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following the decision to impose sanctions on him and two other senior military officials over their involvement in human rights violations. 

‘I know what happened’ says Sirisena, as he backs sanctioned war criminals

Mar 27, 2025
Former Sri Lankan president, Maithripala Sirisena, has denounced the UK’s recent imposition of sanctions on three Sri Lankan military officials for war crimes, describing it as “unfair” treatment of Sri Lanka’s “war heroes”.

Ashnaa Unplugged - Interview with Ashnaa Sasikaran

Mar 27, 2025
Krishna Selvaseelan

In between her two shows 'Ashnaa Unplugged' at Theatreship in Canary Wharf, rising singer/songwriter Ashnaa Sasikaran spoke with Tamil Guardian about her past, current and future projects. 

Gun violence surges in South with 22 killed in 82 days

Mar 26, 2025

Since January, Sri Lanka has witnessed multiple violent killings, with 27 reported shootings over the span of just 82 days, leaving at least 22 people dead, according to Sri Lankan police.

‘Beheaded and forced to drink blood’ – Shocking allegations of torture by Shavendra Silva

Mar 26, 2025


Sri Lankan human rights activist and chairman of Families of the Disappeared, Brito Fernando, shared harrowing allegations of torture and abuse committed by retired Sri Lankan army commander and accused war criminal Major General Shavendra Silva during his tenure at the Matale Vijaya torture camp.

Mother of disappeared Tamil youth submits appeal after spotting son in photograph

Mar 26, 2025
Activist Balendran Jeyakumary submitted a formal letter to the Public Relations Division of the Presidential Secretariat, urgently requesting information on the disappearance of her son, Balendran Mahinthan, who was forcibly disappeared in December 2008.

Tensions erupt in Ammathanaveli after youth found dead following police chase

Mar 26, 2025
A young man's death following a police chase in Ammathanaveli has sparked public protests and allegations of police brutality
Sri Lankan police block student protest over unemployment in Jaffna
India extends Ramadan greetings with gift distribution in Jaffna
Case dismissed - Canada’s Supreme Court rejects challenge to Tamil Genocide Education Week Act
Sanctioned Sri Lankan war criminal slams Starmer for UK sanctions
‘I know what happened’ says Sirisena, as he backs sanctioned war criminals
Ashnaa Unplugged - Interview with Ashnaa Sasikaran
Gun violence surges in South with 22 killed in 82 days
‘Beheaded and forced to drink blood’ – Shocking allegations of torture by Shavendra Silva
Mother of disappeared Tamil youth submits appeal after spotting son in photograph
Tensions erupt in Ammathanaveli after youth found dead following police chase
Sri Lankan police block student protest over unemployment in Jaffna
India extends Ramadan greetings with gift distribution in Jaffna
Case dismissed - Canada’s Supreme Court rejects challenge to Tamil Genocide Education Week Act
Sanctioned Sri Lankan war criminal slams Starmer for UK sanctions
‘I know what happened’ says Sirisena, as he backs sanctioned war criminals
Ashnaa Unplugged - Interview with Ashnaa Sasikaran
Gun violence surges in South with 22 killed in 82 days
‘Beheaded and forced to drink blood’ – Shocking allegations of torture by Shavendra Silva
Mother of disappeared Tamil youth submits appeal after spotting son in photograph
Tensions erupt in Ammathanaveli after youth found dead following police chase