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Bribery commission arrests Rajapaksa's son over naval training
Photo : Newswire Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), over his recruitment to the Sri Lanka Navy and the funding of his training at Britain's Royal Naval Academy. He appeared before the commission on 17 June in response to a summons,…

ITAK commemorates anniversary at Thanthai Chelva statue in Jaffna

Dec 18, 2024

Thanthai Chelva statue in Jaffna

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) marked its 75th anniversary today with a ceremony at the statue of its founder, SJV Chelvanayagam, in Jaffna. 

This year's commemoration brought together ITAK members who gathered at the statue, where floral tributes were laid, and speeches were delivered reflecting on the party's history.
 

Breaking down Sri Lanka’s bond deal

Dec 18, 2024
Thusiyan Nandakumar
Following a default in 2022, US$12.55 billion in international bond debt will be restructured. Why is it controversial?

7-year-old Jaffna schoolgirl shines at Asian Chess Championship

Dec 17, 2024
Gajishna Darshan, from Kokkuvil Hindu Primary School, won two bronze medals at the Asian Schools Chess Championship.

TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’

Dec 17, 2024
The call comes as Sri Lanka’s President made his inaugural visit to India this week.

British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence

Dec 17, 2024
Despite allegations that he had raised funds for the LTTE, investigations revealed money he sent was solely to support his parents.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’

Dec 17, 2024
Amarasuriya mistakenly thanked Taiwan during a ceremony attended by the Chinese Ambassador, Qi Zhenhong.

UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia, Judge finds

Dec 17, 2024
The Tamil asylum seekers, including 16 children, were housed in military tents in the fenced camps.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence tightens control over NGOs

Dec 17, 2024
All local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will see closer scrutiny by the Ministry of Defence.

Sri Lankan government data shows scores still held under PTA

Dec 17, 2024
At least 30 individuals remain in remand under the much-criticised Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

M.K. Stalin urges for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen

Dec 17, 2024
MK. Stalin

Following a diplomatic meeting between Sri Lanka’s President, Anura Kumaran Dissanayake, and India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin has urged the Sri Lankan premier to release “Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy”.

ITAK commemorates anniversary at Thanthai Chelva statue in Jaffna
Breaking down Sri Lanka’s bond deal
7-year-old Jaffna schoolgirl shines at Asian Chess Championship
TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’
British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence
Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’
UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia, Judge finds
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence tightens control over NGOs
Sri Lankan government data shows scores still held under PTA
M.K. Stalin urges for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen
ITAK commemorates anniversary at Thanthai Chelva statue in Jaffna
Breaking down Sri Lanka’s bond deal
7-year-old Jaffna schoolgirl shines at Asian Chess Championship
TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’
British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence
Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’
UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia, Judge finds
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence tightens control over NGOs
Sri Lankan government data shows scores still held under PTA
M.K. Stalin urges for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen