Is the BBC biased? British Tamils already know the answer

High profile resignations, a US$1 billion lawsuit from the President of the United States, and a global storm of outrage. Controversy has engulfed the world’s oldest national broadcaster this week.
Asian Development Bank approves USD $100 million finance package to support 'transparency' in Sri Lanka

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million financing package to support public expenditure management, despite military occupation across the North-East. 

Sri Lankan airlines continue to suffer losses as government look to restructure debt

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Sri Lankan Airlines continues to suffer operating losses upwards of 10 billion LKR, as the President vows to restructure its debt. 

Sri Lankan Airlines group, which is owned by the state, has lost 10.7 billion LKR in the three months to June 2025.

Thol. Thirumavalavan pays tribute at Mullivaikkal memorial during visit to Tamil Eelam
Indian parliamentarian and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader, Dr Thol. Thirumavalavan, paid tribute at Mullivaikkal today, honouring the tens of thousands of Eelam Tamils massacred during the final stages of the 2009 genocide. ​​​​​​​
19 Sinhala members appointed to Sri Lanka's archaeology advisory committee

Sri Lanka's Buddhasasana minister Dr Hiniduma Sunil Senevi has appointed 19 Sinhala members to the island's Archaeology Advisory Committee, amidst ongoing efforts by Sri Lanka to colonise the North-East. 

A gazette, issued earlier this month, states that the committee would include Buddhist monks, professors and researchers in archaeology. They will hold their positions from March 10, 2025 until March 9 2027.

Memorial urged for Tamil students killed by Sri Lankan Army in 2007
Thunukkai PS member calls for support to establish a memorial for students and health workers killed in the 2007 Claymore attack
Tamils in Vavuniya honour fallen fighters with volunteer cleanup near occupied cemetery
Volunteer cleanup held at Eechankulam Maaveerar Thuyilum Illam in Vavuniya ahead of Maaveerar Day
London to Paris - 5 Eelam Tamils run over 600km to raise money for the homeland

 

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Five British Tamils have completed a non-stop run from London to Paris in under 48 hours, to raise money for charitable causes across the homeland.

British Tamil poet’s Armistice Day sonnet selected by the Royal Family
A British Tamil poet’s work was chosen by the Royal Family for this year’s Armistice Day commemorations, with his specially commissioned sonnet read at the national service attended by the Princess of Wales.
Mannar marks 100 days of resistance, as protesters seek written guarantees
A mass torchlit demonstration took place in Mannar this week as residents marked the 100th consecutive day of their protest against the construction of new wind power towers on Mannar Island.
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