Tamil Affairs

Tamil News

Latest news from and about the homeland

28 April 2025

Heavy security as Sri Lankan president pledges land release in Mullaitivu

Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to Puthukudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu yesterday for local election campaigning saw an intense security clampdown across the district, with heavy deployment of armed forces and police. Security presence was notably heightened in key areas including Mullaitivu town, Mullivaikkal, and Puthukudiyiruppu. Members of the public attending the meeting…

Revisiting the Mirusuvil massacre

Dec 20, 2024

Today marks 22 years since Sri Lankan soldiers murdered eight Tamil civilians in Jaffna, including three children.

Muslim man arrested over note supporting Palestine

Dec 20, 2024

The man from Eravur wrote "Allah will protect Palestine" in his notebook.

Explainer: Which Sri Lankan officials have been sanctioned so far?

Dec 20, 2024

The United States and Canada, have taken steps to impose targeted sanctions on high-ranking Sri Lankan officials

Israeli soldier flees Sri Lanka after war crimes allegations surface

Dec 20, 2024

Gal Ferenbook, who was accused by the Hind Rajab Foundation of war crimes, has fled Sri Lanka.

Dissanayake unconcerned by Adani scandals

Dec 19, 2024

Sri Lanka’s President said it was 'unfortunate' that an environmental case had been lodged against a proposed power project.

Illegal vihara in Jaffna will be litmus test for Sri Lanka, says Tamil MP

Dec 19, 2024

Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam said the government’s commitment to anti-racism would be tested by how it handles the construction of an illegal Buddhist temple.