Tamil Affairs

Selective justice is not justice

Mar 16

The true test of the NPP government’s commitment to justice will not be Batalanda. Instead, it will be whether it extends its accountability efforts beyond select cases to the full breadth of state-perpetrated crimes - particularly those committed against Tamils.

Sri Lankan navy detains 14 Indian fishermen amid ongoing tensions

The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 14 Indian fishermen for allegedly crossing into Sri Lankan waters and engaging in fishing activities, in the latest escalation of the longstanding maritime tensions across the Palk Strait.

Sri Lanka deports Indian pastors from Jaffna

Sri Lanka deports two Indian pastors and 13 others for alleged visa violations

Buddhist monks seize thousands of acres in Trincomalee as land grabs continue

TNA MP alleges Buddhist monks have taken over 3,820 acres in Trincomalee, impacting agriculture and rice production

Indian Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka in April amidst growing investment

Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka in April to sign several agreements and inaugurate the long-delayed Sampur solar power plant in Trincomalee, Vijitha Herath confirmed on Saturday.

‘A tremendous achievement’ and ‘historic appointment’

Tamils around the world have congratulated Gary Anandasangaree after he was appointed Canada’s Minister of Justice on Friday, a move that saw him become the first-ever Tamil-Canadian to hold the post.

Sri Lankan government tables Batalanda commission report, Wickremesinghe to respond

The Sri Lankan government has formally tabled the long-suppressed Batalanda Commission Report in Parliament, reigniting discussions on the alleged torture chambers and human rights violations that took place during the 1988–1990 period.

Marco Rubio: The US Secretary of State and Sri Lanka

As global talks of tariffs, and conflict in Ukraine and Gaza continues, we examine Rubio’s hawkish foreign policy approach and his stance on Sri Lanka.

Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canada’s Minister of Justice

Gary Anandasangaree has been appointed as Canada’s Minister of Justice, in a historic move that will see him become the first ever Tamil-Canadian to hold the post.

Tamil Nadu replaces rupee symbol with Tamil character in new logo

The Tamil Nadu government yesterday replaced the Indian rupee symbol ₹, with the Tamil letter, ரூ, in its logo for the Tamil Nadu state budget 2025-26, ahead of the budget session today.

Sri Lanka sends more workers to Israel amid Gaza crisis

The Sri Lankan government has expanded its labour migration programme with Israel, deploying thousands of Sri Lankan workers to replace Palestinian labourers who have been blocked from employment.

Sri Lanka’s police chief ran ‘criminal network’ says Attorney General

Sri Lanka’s Attorney General’s Department has accused Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon of operating a criminal network using police officers under his command.