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A protest march was held last month opposing limestone excavation, mineral sand mining and a proposed wind power project across the villages of Veravil, Valaipadu, Ponnaveli and Kiranchi, in the Poonakary Divisional Secretariat division of Kilinochchi. The demonstration was organised against plans to establish wind power stations and to carry out mineral sand and limestone extraction in the…

Investigation ordered into resignation of Mullaitivu Judge T. Saravanarajah

The Minister for Public Security, Tiran Alles, has issued an order for the Criminal Investigation Department to conduct an investigation into the resignation of Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah. This decision follows an order by President Ranil Wickremasinghe.

International community must hold Sri Lankan government accountable, says former Northern Province Councillor

Former Northern Province Council member and Mullaitivu politician T. Ravikaran called on the international community to hold the Sri Lankan government accountable for its actions. Ravikaran's statement was made in light of the resignation of the Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah, who cited death threats and political pressure as the reasons for his departure.

Sri Lanka claims it is committed to a two-state solution on Palestine

Responding to the escalating violence in Israel and Palestine, Sri Lanka’s foreign affairs ministry has provided a muted response, calling for a ceasefire and reaffirming the country’s support for a "two-state solution".

The statement follows the eruption of violence in the region, which has claimed the lives of an estimated 600 Israelis and 370 Palestinians so far.

Sri Lankan police crack down on Tamil farmers protesting against land grabs in Batticaloa

A peaceful protest by Tamil livestock farmers ahead of president Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to Batticaloa and against the ongoing land grabs by Sinhalese settlers in Batticaloa was met with brutal force by Sri Lankan police opposite of Chenkalady Central College, Batticaloa on Sunday.

Chithha - a devastating, nauseating watch

‘Chithha’ tears out the viewer’s heart and holds it ransom - an impressive feat. SU Arun Kumar has delivered a gut-wrenching thriller, displaying a little horror whilst insinuating a lot.

Tamil MP expresses concern over potential obstruction of India-Sri Lanka Ferry Service

Shanakiyan Rasamanickam, a Member of Parliament from the Illangai Tamil Arasu Katchi, has raised concerns regarding the Sri Lankan Government's alleged attempts to obstruct the initiation of a ferry service between India and Sri Lanka.

In a session of the Sri Lankan Parliament, Rasamanickam conveyed fears that the government was preventing the launch of a ferry service that would enable Sri Lankan refugees residing in Tamil Nadu to return to Sri Lanka, along with their goods, which cannot be easily transported by air.

Former British Prime Minister proposed resettling stranded Tamil refugees to prevent mass suicide

The Byline Times has revealed that former British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, had proposed resettling a group of Tamil refugees stranded on Diego Garcia due to concerns of “mass suicide”.

IFJ urges Sri Lanka to rethink Online Safety Bill

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Sri Lankan affiliates have urged the government to reconsider its Online Safety Bill due to growing concerns over its impact on freedom of expression.

Sri Lankan police forcibly remove Tamils protesting Buddhist temple construction in Trincomalee

On Sunday, October 1st, Sri Lankan police removed protestors in Trincomalee who were demonstrating against the illegal construction of a Buddhist temple. The police action came after reading out a court order that banned eight individuals from protesting in the area on that day, citing section 106 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Sri Lankan police file false reports alleging activists attacked police during Thileepan memorial

Sri Lankan police have filed a false report at the Vavuniya Magistrate Court, alleging that activists associated with the Tamil National People's Front (TNPF) intimidated and attacked the police. This incident is related to the memorial float organised by the TNPF to commemorate the death of Thiyagi Thileepan, which began its journey around the North-East on September 15th, the 36th anniversary of Thileepan's fast.