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Transfer of Jaffna judge raises fresh fears over pressure on the judiciary
A.G. Alexraja The Jaffna Bar Association has written to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing "complete disbelief and shock" over the transfer of Jaffna High Court Judge A. G. Alexraja, while the Northern Province Governor's Office has denied any connection to the move. In a letter dated 30 May, the Jaffna Bar Association said Judge Alexraja, who was appointed to the High…

Missed warnings and broken promises

Dec 8, 2025
It has been a deeply painful week. As tens of thousands of Eelam Tamils gathered to mark Maaveerar Naal, or Great Heroes’ Day, Cyclone Ditwah tore across the island. It was a tragedy that could have, and should have, been mitigated. 

After storm losses, Tamil fishers hit again by Indian fishing incursion

Dec 8, 2025
Tamil fishermen from Neduntheevu and Nainatheevu have suffered significant losses after Indian fishermen unlawfully intruded into their traditional fishing waters and destroyed fishing nets worth several lakhs of rupees.

Othiyamalai massacre: Tamil families mark 41 years since Sri Lankan Army killed 32 civilians

Dec 8, 2025
The 41st anniversary of the Othiyamalai massacre was observed in Mullaitivu district last week, as families and political representatives gathered to remember the 32 Tamil civilians killed by the Sri Lankan Army on 2 December 1984.

Tamil Nadu sends 950 tonnes of cyclone relief to Sri Lanka

Dec 8, 2025
Tamil Nadu dispatched 300 tonnes of essential relief materials to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka via the Indian Navy from Tuticorin Port

Namal Rajapaksa urges government to ‘learn from Gotabaya

Dec 8, 2025
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has called for a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the state’s failures in responding to Cyclone Ditwah, while controversially urging the government to study disaster preparedness measures implemented under former president and accused war criminal Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Memorial for Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna vandalised again

Dec 8, 2025
A memorial lamp tower erected as part of the ‘unextinguished lamp’ protest demanding justice for the Chemmani mass grave victims has once again been vandalised by unidentified individuals.

ITAK and DTNA reach agreement to push for 2026 Provincial Council elections

Dec 8, 2025
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) and the Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA) have reached a broad agreement to jointly exert pressure on the Sri Lankan government to hold Provincial Council elections in 2026 and to work towards formulating a common Tamil political position on the ethnic issue.

US military lands in Jaffna

Dec 8, 2025
A US military flight landed at Jaffna International Airport earlier today, delivering a consignment of relief supplies for those affected by the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

SLWJA and IFJ condemn Sri Lanka's threat to free expression

Dec 5, 2025
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) have condemned remarks by Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala, urging to government to uphold freedom of expression.

IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s cyclone devastation as death toll passes 600

Dec 5, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is assessing Sri Lanka’s economic needs in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has left hundreds dead and caused catastrophic damage across the island. 
Missed warnings and broken promises
After storm losses, Tamil fishers hit again by Indian fishing incursion
Othiyamalai massacre: Tamil families mark 41 years since Sri Lankan Army killed 32 civilians
Tamil Nadu sends 950 tonnes of cyclone relief to Sri Lanka
Namal Rajapaksa urges government to ‘learn from Gotabaya
Memorial for Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna vandalised again
ITAK and DTNA reach agreement to push for 2026 Provincial Council elections
US military lands in Jaffna
SLWJA and IFJ condemn Sri Lanka's threat to free expression
IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s cyclone devastation as death toll passes 600
Missed warnings and broken promises
After storm losses, Tamil fishers hit again by Indian fishing incursion
Othiyamalai massacre: Tamil families mark 41 years since Sri Lankan Army killed 32 civilians
Tamil Nadu sends 950 tonnes of cyclone relief to Sri Lanka
Namal Rajapaksa urges government to ‘learn from Gotabaya
Memorial for Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna vandalised again
ITAK and DTNA reach agreement to push for 2026 Provincial Council elections
US military lands in Jaffna
SLWJA and IFJ condemn Sri Lanka's threat to free expression
IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s cyclone devastation as death toll passes 600