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Sinhalisation continues as monks celebrate New Year in Neduntheevu 
A New Year celebration titled the ‘Tamil-Sinhala New Year,’ organised by the Umanthava Buddhist Village and the Sri Sathagam Ashram group, was held in Neduntheevu on Monday, raising concerns over the growing Sinhala-Buddhist presence and cultural encroachment in the Tamil homeland. The event took place at Maviddapuram Roman Catholic School in Neduntheevu (Delft Island), with around 350 Tamil…

The Pope who spoke of justice

Apr 21, 2025
Thusiyan Nandakumar
The news of Pope Francis’ passing earlier today has been met with mourning and reflection across the world. For Eelam Tamils, his legacy is remembered not only for his humility and progressive voice within the Catholic Church, but also for the moral clarity he brought to the unresolved injustice of the island’s bloody past, articulated during his historic visit to the Tamil homeland.

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis

Apr 21, 2025
Francis was the first, and only pope, to visit Tamil Eelam. As tributes across the globe continue to pour in, Tamil Guardian reflects upon his 2015 visit to the Tamil homeland.

35 years on: When Indian ‘Peace Keepers’ became aggressors in Tamil Eelam

Apr 21, 2025
Thirty-five years ago, the last Indian soldiers withdrew from the Tamil homeland, ending a peacekeeping mission that Tamils remember as anything but peaceful.

Colombo retreats from land bridge plan, deepening mistrust with India

Apr 20, 2025

Sri Lanka has chosen not to proceed with a proposed land connectivity project with India at this time, despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring to the initiative during recent bilateral discussions during his three-day visit, reported by the Daily Mirror on Friday.

37 years on, Annai Poopathy’s resistance continues to inspire

Apr 20, 2025

Tamils across the North-East commemorated Annai Poopathy on Saturday, marking 37 years since her hunger strike unto death, in protest of atrocities committed by the Indian Peace Keeping Forces (IPKF).

AIADMK and BJP’s strategic partnership draws criticism ahead of next year’s 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Apr 19, 2025


On 11th April 2025, Prime Minister Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) put bitter differences aside with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party and announced an alliance to contest the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)’s recent dominance in Tamil Nadu.

The pair had previously joined forces to contest the Tamil Nadu assembly elections in 2021 before insults and accusations led to a fracture which led each party to pursue the 2024 Lok Sabha elections separately. However, neither had won a single seat in Tamil Nadu.

Sri Lankan police intimidate journalists and protesters at land release press briefing

Apr 18, 2025
Police intimidate journalists and protesters during land release press briefing ahead of the Sei Lankan President's visit to Jaffna.

Thirumurugan urges Sri Lankan president to free sacred Hindu lands from militarisation

Apr 18, 2025
Thirumurugan calls for immediate release of ancient hindu worship sites under military control in northern sri lanka

Calls grow for immediate release of Valikamam North lands held by military

Apr 18, 2025
Valikamam North residents demand immediate return of military-occupied lands ahead of local elections
Mannar address

“We are all Sri Lankans” says Sri Lankan president in Mannar

Apr 18, 2025

Mannar address

Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Mannar on Thursday, addressing issues such as land grabs, cross-country transport, and what he termed the forging of a “common Sri Lankan identity.”

The Pope who spoke of justice
Vatican announces death of Pope Francis
35 years on: When Indian ‘Peace Keepers’ became aggressors in Tamil Eelam
Colombo retreats from land bridge plan, deepening mistrust with India
37 years on, Annai Poopathy’s resistance continues to inspire
AIADMK and BJP’s strategic partnership draws criticism ahead of next year’s 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Sri Lankan police intimidate journalists and protesters at land release press briefing
Thirumurugan urges Sri Lankan president to free sacred Hindu lands from militarisation
Calls grow for immediate release of Valikamam North lands held by military
Mannar address “We are all Sri Lankans” says Sri Lankan president in Mannar
The Pope who spoke of justice
Vatican announces death of Pope Francis
35 years on: When Indian ‘Peace Keepers’ became aggressors in Tamil Eelam
Colombo retreats from land bridge plan, deepening mistrust with India
37 years on, Annai Poopathy’s resistance continues to inspire
AIADMK and BJP’s strategic partnership draws criticism ahead of next year’s 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
Sri Lankan police intimidate journalists and protesters at land release press briefing
Thirumurugan urges Sri Lankan president to free sacred Hindu lands from militarisation
Calls grow for immediate release of Valikamam North lands held by military
Mannar address
“We are all Sri Lankans” says Sri Lankan president in Mannar