Civil society organisations gathered in Jaffna yesterday to demand the immediate release of Tamil political prisoners held under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), during a public discussion held at Chelva Hall.

Kollywood actor and producer Jayam Ravi has come under criticism after meeting with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath, a key figure in the current government who has openly denied the Tamil genocide and threatened legal action against those who use the term.

Symbolic signature campaign in Jaffna calls for repeal of PTA and justice for the disappeared

A covert visit by Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Jaffna District Secretary M. Pradeepan to an unauthorised Buddhist vihara in Thaiyiddy has triggered a strong backlash from the Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha, after the officials failed to notify local authorities in advance.

The CONIFA Asia Cup concluded last week in London with Tamil Eelam’s team defending their title in a dominant display of footballing skill. In a thrilling final, Tamil Eelam faced off against East Turkistan and secured a resounding 5–0 victory to retain the championship.

At a landmark summit in Bogotá this week, a coalition of countries led by Colombia and South Africa announced six coordinated measures to hold Israel accountable for its war on Gaza and violations of international law. 

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has unveiled what he describes as a “renewed” strategy for achieving Scottish independence, setting out a three-pronged approach ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election. 

Sinhala extremist and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has voiced strong opposition to the Sri Lankan government’s decision to award the development of its electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) system to an Indian non-profit organisation, claiming it raises serious concerns over “national security”.

Tamil landowners from Valikamam in Jaffna staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo earlier this week, demanding the immediate return of their ancestral lands still under the control of the Sri Lankan military.

The White House has announced the nomination of Eric Meyer, a veteran American diplomat and current Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka. 

A chief monk of a temple in Habaraduwa has been arrested on the charge of molesting a female tourist on the premises.

At a press conference in Jaffna last week, Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam reiterated calls for a comprehensive international investigation into the long history of injustices and acts of genocide committed against the Tamil people, warning against piecemeal or contradictory approaches that could undermine the struggle for justice.

15 Indian fishermen arrested for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters remanded until July 31