In a ruling that highlights the frequent misuse of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against Tamils in the North-East, the Vavuniya High Court has acquitted three individuals charged under the act, citing insufficient evidence. High Court Judge Ilanchezhiyan delivered the verdict, stating that the Attorney General's Department had failed to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Employees of the Palmyrah Development Board (PDB) in Kaithady, Jaffna, staged a demonstration outside the board’s offices, voicing opposition to the recent appointment of Vinayakamurthy Sahadeva as the new chairman. The protest comes after the former chairman Mariapillai Selvin was removed from his post. 

A foreign company has reportedly paid Tamil residents Rs. 3000 each to protest in favour of sand mining along the Mannar coastline. This payment, is intended to encourage support for a sand mining project on Mannar Island, which has been staunchly opposed by locals. The protest took place on Wednesday morning this week along the Thalaimannar main road in Erukalam Pitti, where locals gathered to voice their support for mining despite widespread opposition from the majority of Mannar’s residents.

Former LTTE member and rehabilitated cadre K. Inbarasa has called on Tamil families to rally behind his candidacy in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka, presenting it as an opportunity for the Tamil community to gain representation and a voice in government. Speaking at a media conference in Vavuniya, Inbarasa emphasized the unique position of rehabilitated LTTE members in addressing the needs and grievances of Eelam Tamils, urging a united front to advance Tamil interests.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence dismissed rumours of a military withdrawal from temples and religious sites, asserting that troops stationed for 'security' would remain, as Buddhist shrines continue to be erected across the Tamil North-East.

The Ministry’s statement, led by Colonel Nalin Herath, clearly rejected social media claims suggesting a reduction in military presence.

Sri Lanka’s ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has said any decision on the proposed construction of a wind farm in Mannar by India’s Adani group, will now only be taken in January 2025, despite previous pledges to cancel the deal.

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat has dismissed recent media reports alleging a reduction in security measures for former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, detailing who the accused war criminal still enjoys lavish state protection.

Dozens of Eelam Tamils who have been stuck on the remote Indian Ocean Island of Diego Garcia have been offered a move to the United Kingdom, more than three years after they were stranded and detained in “abhorrent conditions”.

Dozens of Eelam Tamils who have been stuck on the remote Indian Ocean Island of Diego Garcia have been offered a move to the United Kingdom, more than three years after they were stranded and detained in “abhorrent conditions”.