Protesters in Jaffna’s Pannai area rallied yesterday against what they describe as the exploitative plunder of Mannar’s ilmenite-rich mineral sands by multinational corporations.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have called on Sri Lanka's authorities to "immediately stop" the harassment of Tamil journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan who has been summoned by the Counter Terrorism and Investigation Department (CTID) to appear for an “inquiry” later this week.

The controversy over the Telugu film Kingdom intensified this week, as the Tamil Nadu theatrical rights holder moved the Madras High Court seeking protection for screenings, while political leaders demanded a complete ban over what they allege is a derogatory portrayal of the Eelam Tamils.

Thiraikerny marks 35th anniversary of 1990 massacre with calls for justice and mass grave excavation

Tamil lawmakers have denounced Sri Lanka’s Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division (CTID) summoning of respected Tamil journalist and human rights defender Kanapathipillai Kumanan for questioning, labelling it a blatant attempt to intimidate and silence independent reporting.

Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and Jaffna parliamentarian Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam has insisted that any investigation into the Chemmani mass graves must be “thorough and complete” if the truth is to be revealed — warning that the Sri Lankan government would bear “full responsibility” if the life of key witness Somaratne Rajapakse is endangered while in prison.

Rameshwaram fishermen have launched an indefinite strike demanding the release of 61 Indian fishermen and nine boats seized by the Sri Lankan Navy

Araly holds freedom water collection event urging release of political prisoners detained under PTA

A protest was held in Mannar demanding irrevocable united power-sharing for the merged North-East, as part of a 100-day campaign highlighting Tamil political aspirations