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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,…

Indian PM Modi hosts Sri Lankan president in New Delhi

Dec 16, 2024
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi this week.

Australian MP calls for January to be declared Tamil Heritage Month

Dec 16, 2024
Andrew Charlton said it was an opportunity to "honour Tamil contributions and ensure the ongoing vibrancy of the Tamil community".

AC Milan to visit Jaffna in January 2025

Dec 16, 2024
AC Milan, one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, will run a junior camp in Jaffna next month.

Tamil protests halt another sand mining attempt in Mullaitivu

Dec 16, 2024
An attempt by a private company to begin mineral sand mining has been halted after protests.

ITAK remembers Anton Balasingham in Kilinochchi

Dec 15, 2024
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi commemorated Anton Balasingham in Kilinochchi.

Remembering Bala Anna 18 years on

Dec 14, 2024
Today marks 18 years since the passing of the chief negotiator and political strategist of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Anton Balasingham. 

Sri Lanka's speaker resigns over allegations of fake doctorate

Dec 13, 2024
Asoka Ranwala has tendered his resignation amidst controversy regarding his academic qualifications.

Adani's Colombo port project is of 'high importance' says Sri Lanka

Dec 13, 2024

Sri Lanka has reaffirmed it would continue with the Adani Group's proposed Colombo port project, despite recent challenges including US charges against the conglomerate's founder and sudden changes to the financing arrangements.

SLPP cries foul over removal of Rajapaksa security, says LTTE ideology poses threat

Dec 13, 2024
At least 116 security personnel from Rajapaksa’s security detail have reportedly been withdrawn.

More delays as Kokkuthoduvai mass grave case adjourned to February 2025

Dec 13, 2024
It has been more than a year after a set of skeletons presumed to be those of LTTE fighters were unearthed.
Indian PM Modi hosts Sri Lankan president in New Delhi
Australian MP calls for January to be declared Tamil Heritage Month
AC Milan to visit Jaffna in January 2025
Tamil protests halt another sand mining attempt in Mullaitivu
ITAK remembers Anton Balasingham in Kilinochchi
Remembering Bala Anna 18 years on
Sri Lanka's speaker resigns over allegations of fake doctorate
Adani's Colombo port project is of 'high importance' says Sri Lanka
SLPP cries foul over removal of Rajapaksa security, says LTTE ideology poses threat
More delays as Kokkuthoduvai mass grave case adjourned to February 2025
Indian PM Modi hosts Sri Lankan president in New Delhi
Australian MP calls for January to be declared Tamil Heritage Month
AC Milan to visit Jaffna in January 2025
Tamil protests halt another sand mining attempt in Mullaitivu
ITAK remembers Anton Balasingham in Kilinochchi
Remembering Bala Anna 18 years on
Sri Lanka's speaker resigns over allegations of fake doctorate
Adani's Colombo port project is of 'high importance' says Sri Lanka
SLPP cries foul over removal of Rajapaksa security, says LTTE ideology poses threat
More delays as Kokkuthoduvai mass grave case adjourned to February 2025