Families of the disappeared have continued their protest in Kilinochchi, on what is now the 59th day.

The 29th anniversary of Annai Poopathy’s death was remembered today across the homeland.

The garbage dump collapse in the town of Meetotamulla, near Colombo, has killed at least 30 people, while damaging approximately 150 homes.

"This is a government-made disaster…I have a mix of feelings — of anger, frustration and sorrow. We have been trying to protest and raise these issues, but no one was listening," a local resident stated.

Following the disaster, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe vowed to close the dump – a site that has absorbed much of Colombo’s waste over the past several years, especially as the capital undergoes heavy construction.

Easter Sunday was celebrated by Christians across the North-East today.

Thousands attended the Good Friday service, at the historic St James’s Church in Gurunagar, Jaffna.

The European Union will provide 42 million euros in assistance to Sri Lanka for agriculture and reconciliation. With the majority going to modernisation of agriculture, around 12 million euros has reportedly been allocated towards strengthening the reconciliation process.

The contributions of Tamil Canadians have made the country stronger and richer, Canada’s Prime Minister said in his Tamil New Year message.

Issuing a statement for chithirai puthandu, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau said:

“Today, Tamils in Canada and around the world will welcome the New Year, known as Puthandu.

Relatives of the disappeared who have been protesting outside the Mullaitivu District Secretariat for 38 days continued their campaign today.

As the protest of families of the disappeared reached its 50th day in Vavuniya, protestors and supporters held a rally march in Vavuniya town, demanding answers.

The British Conservative party sent wishes to the Tamil community to mark Tamil new year celebrations.

In a message to the British Tamil community, the chariman of the party Sir Patrick Mcloughlin MP, said,

“I would like to send my best wishes to everyone celebrating Puthandu today.

The Tamil community is a huge success story doing great things for the UK. From small business owners creating jobs and apprenticeships, to doctors, nurses and teachers making an important contribution to our health service and schools, the Tamil community continue to enrich our society.