As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed Sri Lanka earlier this month, New Delhi’s media was already hailing the visit as a diplomatic triumph. A raft of development projects had been announced and a significant new defence pact between the two governments signed. Images broadcast showed Modi beside a smiling Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake, arms raised aloft in symbolic…
Northern Province Governor Nagalingam Vedanayagam called for Eelam Tamil refugees in Tamil Nadu to return to the island, pledging land allocation, housing schemes, and livelihood assistance. His comments come against the stark reality of Tamils continuing to risk dangerous journeys to escape ongoing persecution.
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.