Sri Lanka’s ‘Marxist’ government eyes privatisation of airlines amid IMF pressure

Tamil Affairs Mar 28

The Sri Lankan government, led by the self-proclaimed Marxist National People’s Power (NPP), has revealed it is considering privatisation as an option for restructuring the heavily indebted national carrier, SriLankan Airlines.

Sri Lankan police block student protest over unemployment in Jaffna
Tamil Affairs Mar 28
Police halted a student demonstration in Jaffna demanding employment, citing election regulations, leading to brief tension before students dispersed
India extends Ramadan greetings with gift distribution in Jaffna
Tamil Affairs Mar 28
The Indian Consulate in Jaffna distributed Ramadan gifts to the Islamic community, led by Consul General Sai Murali and attended by Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan
Case dismissed - Canada’s Supreme Court rejects challenge to Tamil Genocide Education Week Act
Tamil Affairs Mar 27
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal filed by Sri Lankan groups challenging Bill 104, also known as the Tamil Genocide Education Week Act, reaffirming Ontario’s legislation that paves the way for continued education and commemoration efforts around the Tamil genocide.
Sanctioned Sri Lankan war criminal slams Starmer for UK sanctions
Tamil Affairs Mar 27

Former Sri Lankan Navy Commander and Admiral of the Fleet, Wasantha Karannagoda, has lashed out at the United Kingdom and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following the decision to impose sanctions on him and two other senior military officials over their involvement in human rights violations. 

‘I know what happened’ says Sirisena, as he backs sanctioned war criminals
Tamil Affairs Mar 27
Former Sri Lankan president, Maithripala Sirisena, has denounced the UK’s recent imposition of sanctions on three Sri Lankan military officials for war crimes, describing it as “unfair” treatment of Sri Lanka’s “war heroes”.
Ashnaa Unplugged - Interview with Ashnaa Sasikaran
Tamil Affairs Mar 27

In between her two shows 'Ashnaa Unplugged' at Theatreship in Canary Wharf, rising singer/songwriter Ashnaa Sasikaran spoke with Tamil Guardian about her past, current and future projects. 

Gun violence surges in South with 22 killed in 82 days
Tamil Affairs Mar 26

Since January, Sri Lanka has witnessed multiple violent killings, with 27 reported shootings over the span of just 82 days, leaving at least 22 people dead, according to Sri Lankan police.

‘Beheaded and forced to drink blood’ – Shocking allegations of torture by Shavendra Silva
Tamil Affairs Mar 26


Sri Lankan human rights activist and chairman of Families of the Disappeared, Brito Fernando, shared harrowing allegations of torture and abuse committed by retired Sri Lankan army commander and accused war criminal Major General Shavendra Silva during his tenure at the Matale Vijaya torture camp.

Mother of disappeared Tamil youth submits appeal after spotting son in photograph
Tamil Affairs Mar 26
Activist Balendran Jeyakumary submitted a formal letter to the Public Relations Division of the Presidential Secretariat, urgently requesting information on the disappearance of her son, Balendran Mahinthan, who was forcibly disappeared in December 2008.
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