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.

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.

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 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.

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 commence the eleventh edition of joint military training.

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

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.

Ninety-five Maaveerar parents honoured at an emotional remembrance ceremony in Mannar

Gurunagar St. James Church holds 32nd anniversary remembrance for victims of the 1993 aerial bombing

Tamil job applicants in North and East face Sinhala-only government notices, raising concerns over bilingual language policy

Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has openly backed Sinhala Buddhist monks involved in the illegal construction of a shrine on Trincomalee beach, sharply criticising police intervention.

Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) spokesperson M.A. Sumanthiran has called for the immediate resignation of all Tamil members of Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power (NPP), after Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced in parliament that an illegally installed Buddha statue in Trincomalee would be reinstated with police protection.

Voluntary community service began today at the Alampil Maaveerar resting place in preparation for the 2025 remembrance events