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Jaffna and Palaly protests mark 36 years since Valikamam North displacement
Displaced residents of the Valikamam North region of Jaffna held protests on Monday, in front of the Jaffna District Secretariat and near Palaly Junction, marking 36 years since their forced displacement and demanding the right to return and resettle in their lands. The people of Valikamam North were displaced from their homeland on 15 June 1990 by the Sri Lankan military. Thirty-six years on…

Sinhala colonisation in disguise: TNPF condemns lower Malwathu Oya project

Apr 15, 2025
Kajendran slams Adaikalanathan for backing Sinhala colonisation, calls for Tamil self-rule to resist state oppression

Doubts raised over Sri Lanka’s commitment to replace PTA

Apr 15, 2025
Whilst Sri Lanka has appointed a new committee to consider replacing the PTA, the continued use of the legislation raises concerns.

Valikamam East land released after 28-year Sri Lankan military occupation

Apr 15, 2025
After 28 years of military control, Achchuveli Cooperative Society regains its headquarters and land intended for traditional medicine.

A road still under siege: Sri Lankan Army allows limited access to Palaly route

Apr 15, 2025
Palaly Road reopens after 35 years under tight military control, highlighting continued restrictions despite public pressure

A New Year, A Renewed Commitment: Standing with the Tamil Community - Uma Kumaran MP

Apr 13, 2025
Uma Kumaran

As we mark Tamil New Year - I want to send my warmest wishes to Tamil families here in Britain and around the world – Iniya Puthandu Vazthukal!

It’s a time for new beginnings, reflection, and hope. And for me, it’s also a moment to renew my commitment to advocating for the Tamil community across the UK.

Tamil driver dragged by Sri Lankan police for requesting fine in Tamil

Apr 13, 2025
A Tamil driver in Vavuniya was forcefully detained by traffic police after requesting a fine notice in Tamil, sparking outrage over language rights and police misconduct

Sri Lankan PM's security detail violate Hindu temple's rules

Apr 13, 2025

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s security detail violated regulations of the Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Hindu temple during her visit on Friday, 11 April. This occurred during the temple’s first Kumbabishekam (inauguration) pooja as some of her aides and Sri Lankan military personnel in combat gear entered the temple's hallowed precincts - it is mandatory for all males to remove upper body garments and for everyone to go barefoot.

ITAK acting leader slams ministers’ ‘colonial mindset’ during Northern visits

Apr 13, 2025
ITAK's acting leader c.v.k. sivagnanam criticised visiting politicians for their colonial attitude towards the north and condemned election campaigns held in temple premises as violations of electoral norms

Sri Lankan police officer accused of threatening stone quarry operator in Vavuniya

Apr 13, 2025
The Omanthai Police officer-in-charge has been accused of threatening a quarry operator in Vavuniya over the procurement of quarry dust without receipts, with a video of the incident circulating on social media.

Protest against illegal vihara highlights ongoing sinhalisation and land grabs in Tamil homeland

Apr 13, 2025
Tamil landowners in Thaiyiddy protested on 12th April against the illegal construction of a Buddhist vihara on their private lands, highlighting ongoing concerns over Sinhalisation and land encroachment
Sinhala colonisation in disguise: TNPF condemns lower Malwathu Oya project
Doubts raised over Sri Lanka’s commitment to replace PTA
Valikamam East land released after 28-year Sri Lankan military occupation
A road still under siege: Sri Lankan Army allows limited access to Palaly route
A New Year, A Renewed Commitment: Standing with the Tamil Community - Uma Kumaran MP
Tamil driver dragged by Sri Lankan police for requesting fine in Tamil
Sri Lankan PM's security detail violate Hindu temple's rules
ITAK acting leader slams ministers’ ‘colonial mindset’ during Northern visits
Sri Lankan police officer accused of threatening stone quarry operator in Vavuniya
Protest against illegal vihara highlights ongoing sinhalisation and land grabs in Tamil homeland
Sinhala colonisation in disguise: TNPF condemns lower Malwathu Oya project
Doubts raised over Sri Lanka’s commitment to replace PTA
Valikamam East land released after 28-year Sri Lankan military occupation
A road still under siege: Sri Lankan Army allows limited access to Palaly route
A New Year, A Renewed Commitment: Standing with the Tamil Community - Uma Kumaran MP
Tamil driver dragged by Sri Lankan police for requesting fine in Tamil
Sri Lankan PM's security detail violate Hindu temple's rules
ITAK acting leader slams ministers’ ‘colonial mindset’ during Northern visits
Sri Lankan police officer accused of threatening stone quarry operator in Vavuniya
Protest against illegal vihara highlights ongoing sinhalisation and land grabs in Tamil homeland