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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…

Dissanayake claims Trincomalee ‘problem is resolved’ as Buddha statue remains in place

Nov 18, 2025
Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has insisted that the controversy over the unauthorised Buddha statue at Trincomalee is “already resolved,” even as the statue remains at the site and the government faces mounting criticism for capitulating to Sinhala-Buddhist nationalist pressure.

Unanimous council vote sees liquor shops closed to mark Maaveerar Naal

Nov 18, 2025
The Pachilaipalli Pradeshiya Sabha has announced that all liquor outlets within its jurisdiction will be closed on 27 November, after unanimously resolving to mark Maaveerar Naal - or Great Heroes Day - as a sacred day of remembrance.

Mannar ends 105-day protest but warns Sri Lankan government must act

Nov 18, 2025
The continuous protest against the controversial Mannar wind power project came to an end after 105 days of demonstrations, with organisers stating they would pause their campaign in anticipation of promised government action.

Batticaloa MP sounds alarm over Buddhist construction in Vadamunai

Nov 18, 2025
Batticaloa District parliamentarian Gnanamuthu Srineshan of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) warned that the construction of a new Buddhist place of worship in the Tamil village of Nediyagal Malai in Vadamunai risks accelerating state-backed demographic change and further militarisation.

India must not squander this moment, TNPF tells Thirumavalavan during Jaffna talks

Nov 18, 2025
TNPF urged India and the Tamil Nadu government to use their growing influence to secure a meaningful and permanent political solution for the Eelam Tamil people

Sri Lanka and India begin bilateral military training

Nov 18, 2025
Sri Lanka and India commence the eleventh edition of joint military training.

Trincomalee Buddha shrine controversy explained

Nov 17, 2025
This explainer outlines what happened, why it matters, and how the reactions so far reveal deeper issues around colonisation of the North-East.

'You have betrayed the Tamils' - Ponnambalam slams government over Buddha shrine

Nov 17, 2025
Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam delivered a blistering speech in parliament today, condemning the government’s support for the construction of an illegal Buddhist shrine in Trincomalee and accusing the National People’s Power (NPP) administration of “capitulating” to Sinhala Buddhist nationalist pressure.

Maaveerar families honoured in Mannar

Nov 17, 2025
Ninety-five Maaveerar parents honoured at an emotional remembrance ceremony in Mannar

Victims of 1993 St James' Church bombings remembered

Nov 17, 2025
Gurunagar St. James Church holds 32nd anniversary remembrance for victims of the 1993 aerial bombing
Dissanayake claims Trincomalee ‘problem is resolved’ as Buddha statue remains in place
Unanimous council vote sees liquor shops closed to mark Maaveerar Naal
Mannar ends 105-day protest but warns Sri Lankan government must act
Batticaloa MP sounds alarm over Buddhist construction in Vadamunai
India must not squander this moment, TNPF tells Thirumavalavan during Jaffna talks
Sri Lanka and India begin bilateral military training
Trincomalee Buddha shrine controversy explained
'You have betrayed the Tamils' - Ponnambalam slams government over Buddha shrine
Maaveerar families honoured in Mannar
Victims of 1993 St James' Church bombings remembered
Dissanayake claims Trincomalee ‘problem is resolved’ as Buddha statue remains in place
Unanimous council vote sees liquor shops closed to mark Maaveerar Naal
Mannar ends 105-day protest but warns Sri Lankan government must act
Batticaloa MP sounds alarm over Buddhist construction in Vadamunai
India must not squander this moment, TNPF tells Thirumavalavan during Jaffna talks
Sri Lanka and India begin bilateral military training
Trincomalee Buddha shrine controversy explained
'You have betrayed the Tamils' - Ponnambalam slams government over Buddha shrine
Maaveerar families honoured in Mannar
Victims of 1993 St James' Church bombings remembered