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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…

Child’s toy recovered from Chemmani mass grave as exhumations continue

Excavation teams at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna have recovered a child’s toy alongside the skeletal remains of children this week as exhumations continue.

US Congressman Don Davis calls for international investigation into Chemmani mass graves

United States Congressman Don Davis has called for an “independent international investigation and accountability” into the mass graves discovered in Chemmani, Jaffna, stressing that the ongoing uncovering of Tamil bodies is a “painful reminder of the atrocities committed against Tamils in Sri Lanka.”

Stalin writes to Jaishankar as Sri Lanka's arrests of Indian fishermen continue

The recent arrest of eight Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy has reignited anger in India, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin writing to Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar once more.

Tamil MP demands international oversight of Chemmani mass grave excavation

Member of Parliament for Batticaloa District, R. Shanakiyan of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), has condemned the Sri Lankan government for its continued failure to implement basic measures at the Chemmani mass grave, stating that the issue must be brought before the international community.

Court challenge questions Tamil MP’s eligibility amid concerns of political targeting

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A legal challenge has been filed against Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr Ramanathan Archchuna, questioning his eligibility to remain in office on the grounds that he continues to hold the status of a public officer - an allegation that, if proven, could result in his disqualification from Parliament.

Army bars Tamil devotees from Palaly Amman temple a day after brief access

Devotees were briefly allowed to worship at the Palaly Amman Temple after 35 years, but the Sri Lankan military reimposed restrictions the very next day

Tamil Eelam Women's football team concludes North American tour with victory

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The Tamil Eelam Women's National Team has completed their North American tour with two wins over Hmong FF. 

The team embarked on their first regional tour, which featured open trials, training sessions, and two international friendlies against Hmong FF. They continue to go from strength to strength, building on the momentum gained from reaching the final of the CONIFA Women’s World Cup held in Norway last year. 

CID probes Ranil Wickremesinghe over 16 million rupee trip to UK graduation ceremony

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Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated a special investigation into former president Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations that he used government funds to undertake a private overseas trip to the United Kingdom during his presidency.

A political reading of 'Brotherless Night'

Readers who are not familiar with the historical events, or who are distant from them, may approach this book solely from a literary perspective—appreciating its narrative structure, prose. But Tamils who lived through these events may read it differently.

Türk’s visit to Eelam – Will the international community finally act?

While the symbolism of his visit cannot be denied, in the face of a deep-rooted and decades-long crisis of impunity, that alone is not enough. As he returns to Geneva, the visit must serve as a reminder to his office and to the international community that action, not words, must now follow.