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Activists protest mineral sand mining threatening East coast
Environmentalists and civil society activists protested at Galle Face in Colombo on 17 June against proposed heavy mineral sand mining along the eastern coastline from Oluvil to Pothuvil, warning that the project threatens the land, fisheries and livelihoods of Tamil and Muslim communities across the Eastern Province. According to the People's Alliance for Right to Land (PARL), exploration…

Persecuted in Sri Lanka, neglected in Tamil Nadu – Eelam Tamils trapped in limbo

Jan 8, 2025
Eelam Tamil refugees, who fled the island during the 2022 economic crisis in to seek safety in Tamil Nadu, have now called to be returned to the island.

Tamils in Trincomalee protest against Sinhalisation

Jan 8, 2025
Residents of Verugal, protested against the Department of Archaeology's designation of an archaeological zone, fearing it could lead to Buddhistization, land displacement, and further militarization in the area

Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence

Jan 8, 2025
The latest appointment marks yet another accused war criminal being promoted by Sri Lanka's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka

Jan 8, 2025
The cabinet reaffirmed Colombo's commitment to the 'One China Policy' ahead of Dissanayake's visit to Beijing

New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared

Jan 7, 2025
Tamil families of the disappeared ushered in the New Year with another protest last week.

Trudeau’s Tamil legacy

Jan 7, 2025
Thusiyan Nandakumar
Whilst the Canadian Prime Minister's tenure was not without its shortcomings, he leaves behind a legacy of landmark achievements that his successor must build upon.

Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation

Jan 7, 2025
The North-East has some of the highest rates of alcohol consumption on the whole island

36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan

Jan 7, 2025
More than a third of land designated for urban planning in Kilinochchi district remains under Sri Lankan military control.

Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians

Jan 6, 2025
In one of his final acts as leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau paid tribute to Tamil Canadians.

Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on

Jan 6, 2025
The 25th anniversary of the assassination of Kumar Ponnambalam was commemorated in Jaffna this week.
Persecuted in Sri Lanka, neglected in Tamil Nadu – Eelam Tamils trapped in limbo
Tamils in Trincomalee protest against Sinhalisation
Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence
‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared
Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
Persecuted in Sri Lanka, neglected in Tamil Nadu – Eelam Tamils trapped in limbo
Tamils in Trincomalee protest against Sinhalisation
Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence
‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared
Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on