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UNP rallies to defend Buddhist institutions amid clergy misconduct controversy
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…

Tamil Nadu fishermen’s boats demolished ahead of Sri Lankan president’s visit to Myiliddy

Sep 1, 2025
On the eve of Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to Myiliddy, boats belonging to Tamil Nadu fishermen were demolished with JCB machinery and removed from the harbour premises.

Excavations at Chemmani reveal intertwined skeletons among over 200 bodies

Sep 1, 2025
At the Chemmani mass grave, ten additional sets of skeletal remains were fully exhumed on Sunday, while a further twelve remains were identified — bringing the total number uncovered to 209.

British Tamils in London denounce Colombo’s cover-up of genocide

Sep 1, 2025
British Tamils held a demonstration in London last week to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, marching from the Sri Lankan High Commission to the British Prime Minister’s Office to demand justice for the disappeared and for those massacred at Chemmani.

Tamils in Paris mark International Day of Disappeared with open air exhibition

Aug 31, 2025

Tamils in Paris, France, held an open air exhibition to highlight Sri Lanka's legacy of enforced disappearances. 

The exhibition, organised by the Tamil Youth Organisation- France and the Tamil Coordinating Committee in France, was held yesterday to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. 

Families of the disappeared demand international investigation into Tamil genocide, enforced disappearances and mass graves

Aug 30, 2025
Protest in North-East demands justice for the forcibly disappeared.

'Voice of Justice' campaign calls for international accountability for Tamil Genocide

Aug 28, 2025

Chemmani protest

The banner reads: 'Is the homeland a graveyard?'

The 'Voice of Justice' campaign was launched in Chemmani, Jaffna on August 23, calling for international justice for the genocide committed against the Tamil nation. 

Chemmani mass grave: number of skeletal remains rises to 169

Aug 27, 2025
Chemmani excavation identifies 3 more skeletons, total rises to 169

Tamil man brutally attacked by Sri Lankan Navy upon return to North-East

Aug 27, 2025
Mullaitivu man returning from India after 18 years brutally was assaulted by navy in Thalaimannar, hospitalised i

Tamils in Point Pedro demand removal of Sri Lankan military camps

Aug 27, 2025
Protest in Point Pedro demands removal of Sri Lankan military camps from public and civic spaces

Wickremesinghe granted bail after failing to appear in court over medical reasons

Aug 26, 2025

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Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been granted bail after he was arrested last week over allegations that he misused state funds to finance a private trip to London during his presidency.

According to Adaderana, Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupili Lankapura granted bail on three sureties amounting to Rs 5 million each. 

Tamil Nadu fishermen’s boats demolished ahead of Sri Lankan president’s visit to Myiliddy
Excavations at Chemmani reveal intertwined skeletons among over 200 bodies
British Tamils in London denounce Colombo’s cover-up of genocide
Tamils in Paris mark International Day of Disappeared with open air exhibition
Families of the disappeared demand international investigation into Tamil genocide, enforced disappearances and mass graves
'Voice of Justice' campaign calls for international accountability for Tamil Genocide
Chemmani mass grave: number of skeletal remains rises to 169
Tamil man brutally attacked by Sri Lankan Navy upon return to North-East
Tamils in Point Pedro demand removal of Sri Lankan military camps
Wickremesinghe granted bail after failing to appear in court over medical reasons
Tamil Nadu fishermen’s boats demolished ahead of Sri Lankan president’s visit to Myiliddy
Excavations at Chemmani reveal intertwined skeletons among over 200 bodies
British Tamils in London denounce Colombo’s cover-up of genocide
Tamils in Paris mark International Day of Disappeared with open air exhibition
Families of the disappeared demand international investigation into Tamil genocide, enforced disappearances and mass graves
'Voice of Justice' campaign calls for international accountability for Tamil Genocide
Chemmani mass grave: number of skeletal remains rises to 169
Tamil man brutally attacked by Sri Lankan Navy upon return to North-East
Tamils in Point Pedro demand removal of Sri Lankan military camps
Wickremesinghe granted bail after failing to appear in court over medical reasons