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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…

Thol. Thirumavalavan pays tribute at Mullivaikkal memorial during visit to Tamil Eelam

Nov 14, 2025
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. ​​​​​​​

Memorial urged for Tamil students killed by Sri Lankan Army in 2007

Nov 13, 2025
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

Nov 13, 2025
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

Nov 12, 2025

 

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Picture Credit: @katheepsini

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

Nov 11, 2025
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

Nov 11, 2025
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.

Kalmunai activists accuse Sri Lankan government of enabling ‘racially motivated’ land grab

Nov 11, 2025
Social activists in Kalmunai demanded an immediate halt to allegedly unlawful and racially motivated construction in Tamil-majority areas, citing flood risks and ethnic bias

British Tamils picket Sri Lankan High Commission urging global action on Tamil genocide

Nov 11, 2025
Tamil Eelam activists protested outside the Sri Lankan embassy in London, condemning human rights violations and calling for a referendum on Tamil Eelam

Sri Lanka arrests another 14 Indian fishermen

Nov 11, 2025
The Sri Lankan navy detained fourteen Indian fishermen and seized their trawler on Saturday night, after they claimed it was poaching in the waters off Analaitivu, an islet west of Jaffna.

Premadasa backs 13A and lavishes praise on India's 'special relationship'

Nov 10, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said his party was “crystal clear” on fully implementing the 13th Amendment, as he spoke to media outlets calling for deeper strategic, economic, and political ties with India, during a high-profile visit to New Delhi this week.
Thol. Thirumavalavan pays tribute at Mullivaikkal memorial during visit to Tamil Eelam
Memorial urged for Tamil students killed by Sri Lankan Army in 2007
Tamils in Vavuniya honour fallen fighters with volunteer cleanup near occupied cemetery
London to Paris - 5 Eelam Tamils run over 600km to raise money for the homeland
British Tamil poet’s Armistice Day sonnet selected by the Royal Family
Mannar marks 100 days of resistance, as protesters seek written guarantees
Kalmunai activists accuse Sri Lankan government of enabling ‘racially motivated’ land grab
British Tamils picket Sri Lankan High Commission urging global action on Tamil genocide
Sri Lanka arrests another 14 Indian fishermen
Premadasa backs 13A and lavishes praise on India's 'special relationship'
Thol. Thirumavalavan pays tribute at Mullivaikkal memorial during visit to Tamil Eelam
Memorial urged for Tamil students killed by Sri Lankan Army in 2007
Tamils in Vavuniya honour fallen fighters with volunteer cleanup near occupied cemetery
London to Paris - 5 Eelam Tamils run over 600km to raise money for the homeland
British Tamil poet’s Armistice Day sonnet selected by the Royal Family
Mannar marks 100 days of resistance, as protesters seek written guarantees
Kalmunai activists accuse Sri Lankan government of enabling ‘racially motivated’ land grab
British Tamils picket Sri Lankan High Commission urging global action on Tamil genocide
Sri Lanka arrests another 14 Indian fishermen
Premadasa backs 13A and lavishes praise on India's 'special relationship'