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EDITORIAL - A shaky bridge across the Palk Strait
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…

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”.

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. 
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
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
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
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