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Headless remains and body with raincoat uncovered at Chemmani as CID falters
Skeletal remains found without skulls, and a body wearing a raincoat, are among the latest discoveries at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna, where the number of sets of human remains identified has risen to 478 as the third phase of court-supervised excavations continues. The findings come as Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department told the Jaffna Magistrate's Court on Thursday that it…

Minister's secret visit to illegal Thaiyiddy temple sparks backlash from local council

Jul 21, 2025
A covert visit by Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar and Jaffna District Secretary M. Pradeepan to an unauthorised Buddhist vihara in Thaiyiddy has triggered a strong backlash from the Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha, after the officials failed to notify local authorities in advance.

Tamil Eelam’s Asia Cup triumph - More than just football

Jul 19, 2025
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The CONIFA Asia Cup concluded last week in London with Tamil Eelam’s team defending their title in a dominant display of footballing skill. In a thrilling final, Tamil Eelam faced off against East Turkistan and secured a resounding 5–0 victory to retain the championship.

India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to acquire Colombo Dockyard in landmark deal

Jul 18, 2025
India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is set to acquire a controlling stake in Sri Lanka’s largest maritime facility, the Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), marking the first-ever international acquisition by an Indian shipbuilding firm.

Wimal Weerawansa raises alarm over Indian role in Sri Lanka’s e-NIC system and defence ties

Jul 18, 2025
Sinhala extremist and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa has voiced strong opposition to the Sri Lankan government’s decision to award the development of its electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) system to an Indian non-profit organisation, claiming it raises serious concerns over “national security”.

‘Release our ancestral lands’ - Tamil landowners from Jaffna protest outside Presidential Secretariat

Jul 18, 2025

Tamil landowners from Valikamam in Jaffna staged a protest outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo earlier this week, demanding the immediate return of their ancestral lands still under the control of the Sri Lankan military.

White House nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Jul 18, 2025
The White House has announced the nomination of Eric Meyer, a veteran American diplomat and current Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka. 

81-year-old chief monk arrested for molesting female tourist

Jul 18, 2025

A chief monk of a temple in Habaraduwa has been arrested on the charge of molesting a female tourist on the premises.

The 81-year-old monk is reported to have offered food and beverages to the 41-year-old tourist from New Zealand on her visit to the temple. He allegedly invited her to a room in the temple and molested her there.

Ponnambalam calls for unified Tamil stance and full international inquiry into genocide

Jul 17, 2025
At a press conference in Jaffna last week, Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam reiterated calls for a comprehensive international investigation into the long history of injustices and acts of genocide committed against the Tamil people, warning against piecemeal or contradictory approaches that could undermine the struggle for justice.

Sri Lanka detains 15 Indian fishermen for alleged trespassing in Mannar waters

Jul 17, 2025
15 Indian fishermen arrested for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters remanded until July 31

Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha passes resolution demanding international justice for Tamil genocide

Jul 17, 2025
Valikamam east pradeshiya sabha passes resolution demanding international justice for Tamil genocide
Minister's secret visit to illegal Thaiyiddy temple sparks backlash from local council
Tamil Eelam’s Asia Cup triumph - More than just football
India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to acquire Colombo Dockyard in landmark deal
Wimal Weerawansa raises alarm over Indian role in Sri Lanka’s e-NIC system and defence ties
‘Release our ancestral lands’ - Tamil landowners from Jaffna protest outside Presidential Secretariat
White House nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
81-year-old chief monk arrested for molesting female tourist
Ponnambalam calls for unified Tamil stance and full international inquiry into genocide
Sri Lanka detains 15 Indian fishermen for alleged trespassing in Mannar waters
Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha passes resolution demanding international justice for Tamil genocide
Minister's secret visit to illegal Thaiyiddy temple sparks backlash from local council
Tamil Eelam’s Asia Cup triumph - More than just football
India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders to acquire Colombo Dockyard in landmark deal
Wimal Weerawansa raises alarm over Indian role in Sri Lanka’s e-NIC system and defence ties
‘Release our ancestral lands’ - Tamil landowners from Jaffna protest outside Presidential Secretariat
White House nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
81-year-old chief monk arrested for molesting female tourist
Ponnambalam calls for unified Tamil stance and full international inquiry into genocide
Sri Lanka detains 15 Indian fishermen for alleged trespassing in Mannar waters
Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha passes resolution demanding international justice for Tamil genocide