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Doubts raised over Sri Lanka’s commitment to replace PTA

Apr 15

Whilst Sri Lanka has appointed a new committee to consider replacing the PTA, the continued use of the legislation raises concerns.

Valikamam East land released after 28-year Sri Lankan military occupation

After 28 years of military control, Achchuveli Cooperative Society regains its headquarters and land intended for traditional medicine.

A road still under siege: Sri Lankan Army allows limited access to Palaly route

Palaly Road reopens after 35 years under tight military control, highlighting continued restrictions despite public pressure

Tamil driver dragged by Sri Lankan police for requesting fine in Tamil

A Tamil driver in Vavuniya was forcefully detained by traffic police after requesting a fine notice in Tamil, sparking outrage over language rights and police misconduct

Sri Lankan PM's security detail violate Hindu temple's rules

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s security detail violated regulations of the Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Hindu temple during her visit on Friday, 11 April.

President of Kurdistan autonomous region to meet Macron

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday marking his fifth official visit to France.

Red Cross chief says humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'hell on earth'

Gaza

The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has told the BBC that Gaza has become "hell on earth", as Israel's military assault and blockade of aid continues.

ITAK acting leader slams ministers’ ‘colonial mindset’ during Northern visits

ITAK's acting leader c.v.k. sivagnanam criticised visiting politicians for their colonial attitude towards the north and condemned election campaigns held in temple premises as violations of electoral norms

Sri Lankan police officer accused of threatening stone quarry operator in Vavuniya

The Omanthai Police officer-in-charge has been accused of threatening a quarry operator in Vavuniya over the procurement of quarry dust without receipts, with a video of the incident circulating on social media.

Protest against illegal vihara highlights ongoing sinhalisation and land grabs in Tamil homeland

Tamil landowners in Thaiyiddy protested on 12th April against the illegal construction of a Buddhist vihara on their private lands, highlighting ongoing concerns over Sinhalisation and land encroachment

Keppapulavu demonstrators submit formal request for land release under military occupation

Keppapulavu residents from Mullaitivu staged a protest demanding immediate release of lands still under military control

India-Sri Lanka rail link may be revived with renewed Pamban Bridge

Pamban Bridge

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly reconstructed Pamban Rail Bridge on 6 April 2025, reviving long-standing proposals to re-establish direct transport links between India and Sri Lanka via the Palk Strait.

JVP General Secretary defends pro-Indian Sri Lankan government

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, 2025, has placed the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People's Power (NPP) government on the defensive as local elections loom in May.