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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…

Tamil objections ignored as Sri Lanka presses ahead with Mannar wind farm

Jan 18, 2026
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake laid the foundation stone for a controversial 50-megawatt wind power project in Mannar, despite sustained opposition from Tamils who say the initiative threatens their lands, livelihoods, and environment.

US ambassador bids warm farewell to leaders accused of war crimes

Jan 16, 2026
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has held farewell meetings with former Sri Lankan presidents, including Mahinda Rajapaksa and Chandrika Kumaratunga, two political figures widely accused of presiding over grave human rights violations against the Tamil people.

Remembering Colonel Kittu

Jan 16, 2026

Today marks 33 years since the death of Sathasivam Krishnakumar alias Colonel Kittu, and nine other LTTE cadres, who committed suicide after being surrounded by Indian navy warships in 1993.

The nine other cadres who passed away with Col. Kittu were:

- Lt.Col. Kuttisiri: Rasaiah Sri Ganesan from Suthumalai, Jaffna

- Sea Tiger Captain Jeeva: Nadarajah Mark Jeyarajah from Pashaiyoor, Jaffna

- Sea Tiger Captain Gunaseelan: Segan Cruz Michael Jeeva from Maniam Thottam in Jaffna

ITAK boycotts Sri Lankan president’s pongal event in Jaffna

Jan 16, 2026
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) boycotted events attended by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his visit to Jaffna, citing serious concerns over the establishment of political structures operating parallel to state institutions.

Tamil mothers of the disappeared mark Thai Pongal with another day of protest

Jan 16, 2026
The Association of Relatives of the Enforced Disappeared has called for Tamil history to be reclaimed through independent archaeological research conducted by the University of Jaffna, stressing that Tamil civilisation on the island long predates Sinhala nationalist narratives.

Tamil survivors document Sri Lanka’s sexual violence and demand accountability

Jan 15, 2026
Tamil survivors of  sexual violence have detailed the enduring impact of abuse perpetrated by Sri Lankan state forces, warning that justice and reparations remain entirely absent more than sixteen years after the end of the armed conflict in a report launched by the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) today.

Tamil man arrested by CID dies in custody in Colombo prison

Jan 15, 2026
Tamil accountant arrested by CID dies in prison, family alleges assault

British politicians celebrate Tamil community in UK Parliament

Jan 14, 2026

British Tamils gathered in UK Parliament on January 13 to celebrate Thai Pongal and mark Tamil Heritage Month. 

UK politicians joined the celebrations to mark the harvest festival and commend the success of the Tamil community and their contributions to the UK. The event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tamils (APPGT) in association with the British Tamils Forum. 

Sinhala Buddhist makeover for Sri Lankan Airlines

Jan 14, 2026

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled a high-profile international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026, transforming one of its Airbus A320neo aircraft into what has been described as a “flying ambassador” for the Sinhala Buddhist festival.

Sinhala monks remanded over illegal Buddha statue as Trincomalee case reaches court

Jan 14, 2026
Four Sinhala Buddhist monks, including Balangoda Kassapa, along with five other individuals, have been remanded until 19 January by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court over the unlawful placement of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee last year.
Tamil objections ignored as Sri Lanka presses ahead with Mannar wind farm
US ambassador bids warm farewell to leaders accused of war crimes
Remembering Colonel Kittu
ITAK boycotts Sri Lankan president’s pongal event in Jaffna
Tamil mothers of the disappeared mark Thai Pongal with another day of protest
Tamil survivors document Sri Lanka’s sexual violence and demand accountability
Tamil man arrested by CID dies in custody in Colombo prison
British politicians celebrate Tamil community in UK Parliament
Sinhala Buddhist makeover for Sri Lankan Airlines
Sinhala monks remanded over illegal Buddha statue as Trincomalee case reaches court
Tamil objections ignored as Sri Lanka presses ahead with Mannar wind farm
US ambassador bids warm farewell to leaders accused of war crimes
Remembering Colonel Kittu
ITAK boycotts Sri Lankan president’s pongal event in Jaffna
Tamil mothers of the disappeared mark Thai Pongal with another day of protest
Tamil survivors document Sri Lanka’s sexual violence and demand accountability
Tamil man arrested by CID dies in custody in Colombo prison
British politicians celebrate Tamil community in UK Parliament
Sinhala Buddhist makeover for Sri Lankan Airlines
Sinhala monks remanded over illegal Buddha statue as Trincomalee case reaches court