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Dissanayake to attend Sri Lanka’s ‘war hero’ commemoration after backlash
Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake will now attend Sri Lanka’s 16th National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony as the chief guest, the government confirmed on Sunday, following backlash over earlier reports that he would not participate in the state-sponsored event. The ceremony is set to take place on Monday, 19 May 2025, at the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayawardenepura,…

‘Absolutely committed to justice’ - Keir Starmer’s speech to British Tamils in Downing Street

Jan 21, 2025
Starmer said his government is “absolutely committed to supporting efforts towards equality, truth, and justice” in Sri Lanka.

Keir Starmer invites Tamils into Downing Street to celebrate Thai Pongal

Jan 21, 2025
The British Prime Minister praised British Tamils for their invaluable contribution to the United Kingdom.

108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran celebrated in Jaffna

Jan 21, 2025
The 108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran was commemorated in Jaffna with tributes and the lighting of lamps

Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era

Jan 20, 2025
Krishna Selvaseelan
Much like a time capsule, Sundar C’s ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ has finally been unearthed, twelve years after the intended release date.

Sri Lankan army soldier arrested over double murder in Mannar

Jan 20, 2025

Mannar shooting

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent shooting incident in Mannar, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left two others injured, including a serving member of the Sri Lanka Army who is believed to have been the gunman, according to police sources.

Tamil man dies in custody at Valvettithurai police station

Jan 20, 2025

sri lanka prisons

A 49-year-old Tamil man, Chandrakumar Chandrabalan, has died while in police custody at the Valvettithurai police station.

Chandrabalan, who was from Valvettithurai, was arrested by the Valvettithurai Police on Saturday after an arrest warrant was issued by Point Pedro Magistrate’s Court.

Chandrabalan suddenly fell ill and was taken to Valvettithurai hospital where he later died.

Canadian Prime Minister celebrates Tamil Heritage Month

Jan 19, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, visited the Richmond Hill Hindu Temple on January 17, 2025, to mark Tamil Heritage Month and the temple's 50th anniversary.

Kadhalikka Neramillai - Formulaic

Jan 18, 2025
Krishna Selvaseelan
Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi’s latest feature is a romantic dramedy attempting to push boundaries.

24th anniversary of Pongu Tamil marked at Jaffna University

Jan 17, 2025
The 24th anniversary of the Pongu Tamil Declaration was commemorated at the University of Jaffna, honouring the 2001 protest calling for peace talks and recognition of Tamil rights.

Sri Lankan soldiers turned mercenaries, turned prisoners of war

Jan 17, 2025
Thusiyan Nandakumar
Hundreds of Sri Lankans are fighting, and several have killed or captured on the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war.
‘Absolutely committed to justice’ - Keir Starmer’s speech to British Tamils in Downing Street
Keir Starmer invites Tamils into Downing Street to celebrate Thai Pongal
108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran celebrated in Jaffna
Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era
Sri Lankan army soldier arrested over double murder in Mannar
Tamil man dies in custody at Valvettithurai police station
Canadian Prime Minister celebrates Tamil Heritage Month
Kadhalikka Neramillai - Formulaic
24th anniversary of Pongu Tamil marked at Jaffna University
Sri Lankan soldiers turned mercenaries, turned prisoners of war
‘Absolutely committed to justice’ - Keir Starmer’s speech to British Tamils in Downing Street
Keir Starmer invites Tamils into Downing Street to celebrate Thai Pongal
108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran celebrated in Jaffna
Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era
Sri Lankan army soldier arrested over double murder in Mannar
Tamil man dies in custody at Valvettithurai police station
Canadian Prime Minister celebrates Tamil Heritage Month
Kadhalikka Neramillai - Formulaic
24th anniversary of Pongu Tamil marked at Jaffna University
Sri Lankan soldiers turned mercenaries, turned prisoners of war