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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…

Breaking down Sri Lanka’s bond deal

Dec 18, 2024
Thusiyan Nandakumar
Following a default in 2022, US$12.55 billion in international bond debt will be restructured. Why is it controversial?

7-year-old Jaffna schoolgirl shines at Asian Chess Championship

Dec 17, 2024
Gajishna Darshan, from Kokkuvil Hindu Primary School, won two bronze medals at the Asian Schools Chess Championship.

TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’

Dec 17, 2024
The call comes as Sri Lanka’s President made his inaugural visit to India this week.

British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence

Dec 17, 2024
Despite allegations that he had raised funds for the LTTE, investigations revealed money he sent was solely to support his parents.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’

Dec 17, 2024
Amarasuriya mistakenly thanked Taiwan during a ceremony attended by the Chinese Ambassador, Qi Zhenhong.

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.
Breaking down Sri Lanka’s bond deal
7-year-old Jaffna schoolgirl shines at Asian Chess Championship
TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’
British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence
Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’
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
Breaking down Sri Lanka’s bond deal
7-year-old Jaffna schoolgirl shines at Asian Chess Championship
TNPF urges India to support a Federal Constitution to ‘safeguard Tamil nation’
British Tamil arrested under PTA released after Sri Lankan court finds no evidence
Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’
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