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Gotabaya Rajapaksa questioned by Sri Lankan CID over Kataragama property
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Outrage in Mannar over tree felling for another wind power project

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NPP minister 'shocked' to see Tamil at the bottom of name plate
Sri Lanka's Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekaran was 'shocked; over Tamil being placed third on the nameplate of the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna.
British MPs praise Tamils and pledge justice at Pongal
British lawmakers praised the immense contribution Tamils have made to the UK, in interviews with the Tamil Guardian at the side lines of the Pongal in Westminster event in London last week.
Sri Lankan leadership has not backed accountability for atrocities - HRW 2025 World Report
Like presidents before him, Sri Lanka's Anura Kumara Dissanayake has not backed accountability for "large-scale violations" that took place during the armed conflict, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its World Report 2025.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa questioned by Sri Lankan CID over Kataragama property
Former Sri Lankan President and war criminal Gotabaya Rajapaksa was interrogated by Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday morning regarding a disputed property in Kataragama, located in the southern region of the island. The questioning, which lasted nearly two hours, marks the first time since the new government under Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office in November where a prominent member of the Rajapaksa family has faced interrogation. 
Outrage in Mannar over tree felling for another wind power project
Mannar residents were left outraged this month as trees integral to wind power generation in the Mannar lowland area were uprooted and discarded during a coastal road reconstruction project. The incident, compounded by the excavation and dumping of sand from nearby dunes, has reignited longstanding tensions over environmental degradation in the region, particularly concerning wind power developments. Local leaders and residents denounced the indiscriminate felling of trees and the destruction of sensitive coastal landscapes. These trees not only stabilize the ecosystem but also contribute to wind patterns necessary for sustainable wind power generation in the region.
A life of service and devotion: Remembering Thangamma Appakuddi
Events were held in Jaffna earlier this month, to mark the 100th birthday of Dr. Thangamma Appakuddi, a woman praised for her public service to the Tamil people. Dr Appakuddi, a revered religious leader, social worker, and educator was born on January 7, 1925. She demonstrated an early affinity for Tamil culture and Saivaism. After completing her education at Ramanathan College in Chunnakam, she became a trained teacher in 1945 and later a Tamil scholar. Her academic accomplishments included the titles of Saiva Pulavar (Madras, 1958) and Pundit (1952). Over 31 years as an educator, including her tenure at Union College, Thellippazhai, she inspired generations of students before retiring in 1976.
US Embassy launches conservation effort for Thuparama Image House amid continued focus on Sinhala Buddhist sites
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Central Cultural Fund, announced the launch of a new conservation project to protect the ancient Thuparama Image House, a Sinhala Buddhist site within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Polonnaruwa Ancient City. This initiative is funded by a US$109,000 grant (over Rs. 32 million) from the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), a program that has primarily supported the preservation of Sinhala Buddhist heritage sites across the island.
Former commissioner who oversaw Welikada Prison massacre receives award from minister
A felicitation ceremony organized by Sri Lanka’s Prisons Department has ignited controversy
First ever British Eelam Tamil to star in BBC’s The Apprentice
  Dr Jana Denzel is set to be the first Eelam Tamil contestant on BBC’s hit show “The Apprentice”, as it kicks off on TV screens across the UK next week. The Apprentice, now in its 19th series, sees contestants from all over the UK compete for a £250,000 investment from British business tycoon Lord Sugar.   Dr Denzel, a British born Tamil, will be competing against 17 other contestants for the top prize, in a series of challenges set to test their business acumen. The Harley Street based dentist was awarded the Best Young Dentist London at the Dentistry Awards in 2021 and again in 2024.
Sri Lankan Military Intelligence officers arrested over Jaffna store robbery
Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Jaffna. A total of six individuals, including two members of the Military Intelligence Division, were detained as suspects, after allegedly posing as Income Tax Inspectors to rob a jewelry store. The incident took place on January 16th, when a group of individuals entered a store in Jaffna city, claiming to be Income Tax Inspectors. They interrogated the store owner and eventually made off with Rs. 30 lakhs. The suspects took measures to disable surveillance cameras and instructed the store employees to turn off their phones during the robbery.

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Thai Pongal celebrated for the first time at a British school

Jan 24

The students and staff of Burlington Junior and Infant School in New Malden, UK, celebrated Thai Pongal, marking the first time it has been observed in a British school with its school students. 

Eravur Circuit Magistrate Court issues arrest warrant for exiled Tamil journalist

Eravur Circuit Magistrate Court has issued an arrest warrant for Tamil journalist Sasikaran Punniyamoorthy for not attending court after he was forced into exile due to intimidation by Sri Lanka's security forces. 

NPP minister 'shocked' to see Tamil at the bottom of name plate
Sri Lanka's Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekaran was 'shocked; over Tamil being placed third on the nameplate of the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna.
British MPs praise Tamils and pledge justice at Pongal
British lawmakers praised the immense contribution Tamils have made to the UK, in interviews with the Tamil Guardian at the side lines of the Pongal in Westminster event in London last week.
Sri Lankan leadership has not backed accountability for atrocities - HRW 2025 World Report

HRW 2025

Gotabaya Rajapaksa questioned by Sri Lankan CID over Kataragama property

Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Former Sri Lankan President and war criminal Gotabaya Rajapaksa was interrogated by Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday morning regarding a disputed property in Kataragama, located in the southern region of the island.

Outrage in Mannar over tree felling for another wind power project

Mannar Wind farm protest

Mannar residents were left outraged this month as trees integral to wind power generation in the Mannar lowland area were uprooted and discarded during a coastal road reconstruction project.

US Embassy launches conservation effort for Thuparama Image House amid continued focus on Sinhala Buddhist sites

US cultural fund

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Central Cultural Fund, announced the launch of a new conservation project to protect the ancient Thuparama Image House, a Sinhala Buddhist site within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Polonnaruwa Ancient City.

A life of service and devotion: Remembering Thangamma Appakuddi

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Events were held in Jaffna earlier this month, to mark the 100th birthday of Dr. Thangamma Appakuddi, a woman praised for her public service to the Tamil people.

Former commissioner who oversaw Welikada Prison massacre receives award from minister
A felicitation ceremony organized by Sri Lanka’s Prisons Department has ignited controversy
First ever British Eelam Tamil to star in BBC’s The Apprentice

Jana

 

Dr Jana Denzel is set to be the first Eelam Tamil contestant on BBC’s hit show “The Apprentice”, as it kicks off on TV screens across the UK next week.

Sri Lankan Military Intelligence officers arrested over Jaffna store robbery

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Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Jaffna.

A total of six individuals, including two members of the Military Intelligence Division, were detained as suspects, after allegedly posing as Income Tax Inspectors to rob a jewelry store.

Sri Lankan military checkpoints return in Jaffna
The sudden re-establishment of several checkpoints in Jaffna has raised concerns from locals
From London to Jaffna - Sahi Siva's worldwide musical journey
Sahi Siva talks about his musical journey, what has inspired his work and his UNNAALE Album world tour which will be hitting Jaffna.
‘Absolutely committed to justice’ - Keir Starmer’s speech to British Tamils in Downing Street
Starmer said his government is “absolutely committed to supporting efforts towards equality, truth, and justice” in Sri Lanka.
108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran celebrated in Jaffna
The 108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran was commemorated in Jaffna with tributes and the lighting of lamps
Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era
Much like a time capsule, Sundar C’s ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ has finally been unearthed, twelve years after the intended release date.
Sri Lankan army soldier arrested over double murder in Mannar

Mannar shooting

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent shooting incident in Mannar, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left two others injured, including a serving member of the Sri Lanka Army who is believed to have been the gunman, according to police sources.

Tamil man dies in custody at Valvettithurai police station

sri lanka prisons

A 49-year-old Tamil man, Chandrakumar Chandrabalan, has died while in police custody at the Valvettithurai police station.

Chandrabalan, who was from Valvettithurai, was arrested by the Valvettithurai Police on Saturday after an arrest warrant was issued by Point Pedro Magistrate’s Court.

Canadian Prime Minister celebrates Tamil Heritage Month
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, visited the Richmond Hill Hindu Temple on January 17, 2025, to mark Tamil Heritage Month and the temple's 50th anniversary.

World News

ICC chief prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Taliban leaders over persecution of women

Jan 23
The International Criminal courts Chief prosecutor has requested arrest warrants for the Taliban's supreme leader.
Displaced Palestinians begin to return home as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
Tens of thousands of forcibly displaced Palestinians are heading to their homes, after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect following more than 15 months of war.
Australia faces fresh scrutiny over asylum seeker treatment

tamil asylum seekers

Australian immigration authorities are facing renewed criticism over their treatment asylum seekers and other detainees, following a series of damning reports about conditions in offshore and mainland detention facilities.

SAS accused of war crimes in Afghanistan

SAS

A former senior UK Special Forces officer has told a public inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan that the SAS had a "golden pass allowing them to get away with murder"

US determines RSF committed Genocide in Sudan
The United States on Tuesday accused the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its proxies of committing genocide and imposed sanctions on its leader.
Israeli soldier flees Brazil amid investigation into Gaza war crimes

Gaza

An Israeli soldier accused of war crimes has fled Brazil amid an investigation into his actions in Gaza, local media reported Sunday.

Justin Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister of Canda
Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, citing "internal battles" within his party.
Leader of PKK ready to take 'necessary' steps to support peace drive

Ocalan

Jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, has been quoted indicating that he may be prepared to call for militants to lay down their arms. 

Pakistan-administered Kashmir rescinds protest restriction law after strike
A four day strike has led to the government of the Pakistan-administered Kashmir to withdraw a Presidential ordinance that restricted " unregistered organisations" from holding protests.
Ireland calls for broader interpretation of Genocide Convention at ICJ
Ireland announces intention to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Russia moves towards removing Taliban from 'Terrorist List' and growing ties in Afghanistan
Russia’s State Duma has given initial approval to a bill that could remove the Taliban from a list of terrorist organisations.
French court convicts author for denying Rwandan Genocide
A French court has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of denying the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
UK to reassess ‘terrorist’ designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in Syria
The UK has indicated that it is reviewing the designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a proscribed terrorist organisation.
Bashar al-Assad flees Syria as opposition fighters overthrow regime

Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia after opposition forces entered the capital Damascus.

Amnesty International concludes that Israel is committing genocide
The human rights organisation has determined that Israel is committing genocide against the people of Palestine.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for 'war crimes' in Gaza
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant.
UN Special Committee finds Israel warfare methods in Gaza consistent with Genocide
The committee, composed of member states Malaysia, Senegal and Sri Lanka has deemed Isarel's war consistent with genocide.
Somaliland goes to the polls amidst push for international recognition
The self-declared republic held its fourth general election, with global recognition of the state an issue for both leading candidates.
Expected Trump appointees signal renewed focus on Indo-Pacific

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US President-elect Donald J Trump expected cabinet appointments will see a number of “China Hawks” in key roles such as the United Nations ambassador, National Security Adviser, and Secretary of State, signalling a shift in US foreign policy to refocus on the Indo-Pacific region.

UK calls for expansion of UN Security Council
peaking before the UN General Assembly, UK Ambassador for the UN General Assembly, Archie Young, called for the expansion of the UN Security Council
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