British Tamils celebrated inside Number 10 at Thai Pongal reception

British Tamils were honoured at a Thai Pongal reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on Friday, marking a growing recognition of the community’s contribution to life in the United Kingdom.

Protest in Jaffna demands release of long-overdue housing scheme payments
A demonstration was held in Jaffna, in front of the Northern Provincial Governor’s Office, with residents demanding the immediate release of housing scheme payments that have remained unpaid for years.
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe states leaders must protect Buddhism
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that rulers of Sri Lanka are obligated to safeguard Buddhism and that neglecting the priority status granted to Buddhism in the constitution represents a "violation of the country's supreme law".
Sinhala Buddhist monk urges deeper colonisation of Tamil homeland
A Sinhala Buddhist monk has issued a call for increased intervention in the North-East, urging religious leaders to act against what he described as a loss of Buddhist symbols in the region, in remarks that openly promote further colonisation of the Tamil homeland.
Court orders removal of floodwater at Chemmani mass grave excavation site
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has ordered the supervised removal of stagnant floodwater from the Chemmani mass grave excavation site, following concerns that inundation has stalled ongoing investigations.
Sri Lankan Police question local chairman after removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ sign in Jaffna
Sri Lankan Police record statement from Valikamam South Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman over removal of ‘Kandarodai Vihara’ signboard in Jaffna
Syrian government and SDF forces agree on four-day ceasefire
The Syrian government has announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) after the army continued to seize territory in the country’s northeast.
Sri Lanka to send 1000 nurses to work in Israel
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) plans to send 1,000 Sri Lankans to Israel for home-based nursing jobs in 2026.
Jaffna commemorates MGR, a steadfast supporter of Tamil Eelam
MGR’s 109th birth anniversary was commemorated with floral tributes in Jaffna
Mannar civil society raises alarm over proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA)
A public discussion held in Mannar on Saturday warned that the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), which is set to replace the currently enforced Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in Sri Lanka, could be used to suppress dissent and target Tamil political expression.
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