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UNP rallies to defend Buddhist institutions amid clergy misconduct controversy
Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP) has accused the National People's Power (NPP) government of attempting to undermine Buddhism and interfere in the affairs of the Buddhist clergy, as controversy continues over proposed reforms aimed at addressing misconduct within the Buddhist Sangha. The dispute comes amid heightened public scrutiny of Buddhist institutions following allegations of…

India–EU mega trade deal threatens to sideline Sri Lanka

Jan 29, 2026
While New Delhi and Brussels have framed the agreement as a historic partnership covering nearly a quarter of global GDP, the implications for Sri Lanka are far more troubling, with risks of Colombo being further marginalised within an already fragile economic landscape.

Batticaloa honours T Kumar, pioneer of Eelam struggle and human rights advocate

Jan 29, 2026
A memorial tribute for the late Thambithurai Muthukumarasamy, also known as T Kumar, a pioneering figure of the Eelam liberation struggle and a long-standing international human rights activist, was held in Batticaloa last week.

Kokkadichcholai massacre commemorated held, perpetrators walk free 39 years on

Jan 29, 2026
The 39th anniversary of the Kokkadichcholai massacre, one of the most brutal mass killings to scar the Eastern Province, was commemorated yesterday, 28 January 2026, in Batticaloa, as families and representatives once again demanded justice for the victims.

NPP MP pledges swift Provincial Council polls, but refuses to give dates

Jan 29, 2026
National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament K. Ilankumaran claimed that Provincial Council elections will be held “without delay” but refused to give a timeline or potential date for the polls.

New anti-terror law mirrors PTA and must be scrapped, say Mannar activists

Jan 29, 2026
Proposed new anti-terror law must be withdrawn entirely, just like the PTA, say Mannar civil society and fisheries representatives

Mannar residents launch signature campaign demanding reopening of blocked Puttalam road

Jan 29, 2026
A signature campaign was held at the Mannar Government Bus Stand urging President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to immediately reopen the Mannar–Ilavankulam–Puttalam main road for public use

Calthorpe Community Garden and ROT Collective celebrate Thai Pongal in London

Jan 29, 2026

A Thai Pongal celebration was held at the Calthorpe Community Garden in London last week, bringing together attendees from a broad range of communities for a harvest festival celebration.

'How can a suspect sit like that?' Ranil Wickremesinghe challenged in court amid ICU controversy

Jan 28, 2026
There were fiery scenes at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday as former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared as a suspect in an ongoing public property case, with prosecutors challenging both his conduct in court and the circumstances surrounding his hospitalisation following an earlier remand.

Landowners protest in Mullaitivu as Divisional Secretariat moves against Tamil families

Jan 28, 2026
Tamil landowners staged a protest in front of the Mullaitivu District Secretariat on 27 January 2026, accusing the Puthukudiyiruppu Divisional Secretariat of initiating legal action against nearly 60 landholding families in the district.

Canadian High Commissioner visits University of Jaffna

Jan 28, 2026
Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Isabelle Martin visited the University of Jaffna on Tuesday as part of her official tour of the Northern Province, holding discussions with the university’s senior leadership and academic staff.
India–EU mega trade deal threatens to sideline Sri Lanka
Batticaloa honours T Kumar, pioneer of Eelam struggle and human rights advocate
Kokkadichcholai massacre commemorated held, perpetrators walk free 39 years on
NPP MP pledges swift Provincial Council polls, but refuses to give dates
New anti-terror law mirrors PTA and must be scrapped, say Mannar activists
Mannar residents launch signature campaign demanding reopening of blocked Puttalam road
Calthorpe Community Garden and ROT Collective celebrate Thai Pongal in London
'How can a suspect sit like that?' Ranil Wickremesinghe challenged in court amid ICU controversy
Landowners protest in Mullaitivu as Divisional Secretariat moves against Tamil families
Canadian High Commissioner visits University of Jaffna
India–EU mega trade deal threatens to sideline Sri Lanka
Batticaloa honours T Kumar, pioneer of Eelam struggle and human rights advocate
Kokkadichcholai massacre commemorated held, perpetrators walk free 39 years on
NPP MP pledges swift Provincial Council polls, but refuses to give dates
New anti-terror law mirrors PTA and must be scrapped, say Mannar activists
Mannar residents launch signature campaign demanding reopening of blocked Puttalam road
Calthorpe Community Garden and ROT Collective celebrate Thai Pongal in London
'How can a suspect sit like that?' Ranil Wickremesinghe challenged in court amid ICU controversy
Landowners protest in Mullaitivu as Divisional Secretariat moves against Tamil families
Canadian High Commissioner visits University of Jaffna