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EDITORIAL - There can be no more denial
  Today, Tamils around the world are commemorating 16 years since the massacres at Mullivaikkal. Though more than a decade-and-half has passed, the situation on the island for Eelam Tamils seems as precarious as ever. There has been no accountability for the atrocities that took place. The seizure of historic Tamil land has continued unabated. And an enduring political solution that will…

Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence

Jan 8, 2025
The latest appointment marks yet another accused war criminal being promoted by Sri Lanka's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka

Jan 8, 2025
The cabinet reaffirmed Colombo's commitment to the 'One China Policy' ahead of Dissanayake's visit to Beijing

New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared

Jan 7, 2025
Tamil families of the disappeared ushered in the New Year with another protest last week.

Trudeau’s Tamil legacy

Jan 7, 2025
Thusiyan Nandakumar
Whilst the Canadian Prime Minister's tenure was not without its shortcomings, he leaves behind a legacy of landmark achievements that his successor must build upon.

Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation

Jan 7, 2025
The North-East has some of the highest rates of alcohol consumption on the whole island

36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan

Jan 7, 2025
More than a third of land designated for urban planning in Kilinochchi district remains under Sri Lankan military control.

Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians

Jan 6, 2025
In one of his final acts as leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau paid tribute to Tamil Canadians.

Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on

Jan 6, 2025
The 25th anniversary of the assassination of Kumar Ponnambalam was commemorated in Jaffna this week.

‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran

Jan 5, 2025
Wigneswaran emphasised the critical need for a “proper settlement” to the ethnic question, as he rejected a decline in Tamil nationalism.

Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice

Jan 3, 2025
Pierre Poilievre celebrates Tamil heritage month and honors contributions of Tamil Canadians.
Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence
‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared
Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Accused Sri Lankan war criminal appointed Chief of National Intelligence
‘Taiwan is only a province of China,’ affirms Sri Lanka
New year, same struggle for Tamil families of disappeared
Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice