Tamil fishermen in Mullaitivu have condemned what they describe as a covert move by Sri Lanka’s Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to allow Sinhala fishermen from Weli Oya to operate along the Pulipaainthakal coast, which they say risks fuelling ethnic tensions.

Farmers in Muthu Nagar, Trincomalee, have called for the immediate release of agricultural lands seized for a solar power project, accusing the Sri Lankan state of destroying livelihoods in the name of development.

Protesters in Jaffna’s Pannai area rallied yesterday against what they describe as the exploitative plunder of Mannar’s ilmenite-rich mineral sands by multinational corporations.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have called on Sri Lanka's authorities to "immediately stop" the harassment of Tamil journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan who has been summoned by the Counter Terrorism and Investigation Department (CTID) to appear for an “inquiry” later this week.

The controversy over the Telugu film Kingdom intensified this week, as the Tamil Nadu theatrical rights holder moved the Madras High Court seeking protection for screenings, while political leaders demanded a complete ban over what they allege is a derogatory portrayal of the Eelam Tamils.

Thiraikerny marks 35th anniversary of 1990 massacre with calls for justice and mass grave excavation

Tamil lawmakers have denounced Sri Lanka’s Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division (CTID) summoning of respected Tamil journalist and human rights defender Kanapathipillai Kumanan for questioning, labelling it a blatant attempt to intimidate and silence independent reporting.

Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and Jaffna parliamentarian Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam has insisted that any investigation into the Chemmani mass graves must be “thorough and complete” if the truth is to be revealed — warning that the Sri Lankan government would bear “full responsibility” if the life of key witness Somaratne Rajapakse is endangered while in prison.

Rameshwaram fishermen have launched an indefinite strike demanding the release of 61 Indian fishermen and nine boats seized by the Sri Lankan Navy

Araly holds freedom water collection event urging release of political prisoners detained under PTA

A protest was held in Mannar demanding irrevocable united power-sharing for the merged North-East, as part of a 100-day campaign highlighting Tamil political aspirations

The tenth day of protests in Mannar saw hundreds join to block wind power project equipment, as police moved to seek a court injunction against the demonstrators

RDA’s selective action in Nelunkkulam sparks outrage after Pillaiyar Temple boundary wall demolition

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has written to Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake announcing a hartal on Friday, to protest against the “military’s brutality that continues to date”, following the reported killing of a Tamil man last week.