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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…

Kilinochchi unites in memory of Nadesan Janakan as inaugural cricket trophy concludes

Jul 13, 2025

Tamils in Kilinochchi came together in a moving tribute to honour the life and legacy of student and cricketer Nadesan Janakan, with the conclusion of the inaugural Janakan Trophy (20 overs) last month. 

Janakan was just 16 years old when he was forcibly disappeared in Mullivaikkal in May 2009.

Sri Lanka deploys riot squad after police kill Tamil man in Vavuniya

Jul 13, 2025
Man dies during police chase in Vavuniya, sparking public outrage and unrest

Sri Lankan Navy arrests seven Tamil Nadu fishermen off Nedunthivu coast

Jul 13, 2025
A group of seven fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy earlier today for allegedly entering Sri Lankan territorial waters and engaging in fishing activities near Nedunthivu, an island off the northern Jaffna Peninsula.

Chemmani mass grave excavation temporarily paused after recovery of 65 skeletal remains

Jul 13, 2025
The second phase of the Chemmani mass grave excavation in Jaffna has been temporarily halted, following the recovery of 65 human skeletal remains, officials confirmed.

Protest calls for release of Tamil political prisoner held for over 30 years under PTA

Jul 13, 2025
A protest has been launched in Thirunelveli, Jaffna, calling for the release of Tamil political prisoner Vigneshwaranathan Parthipan, who has spent more than three decades behind bars after being arrested under Sri Lanka’s draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) at the age of just 17.

Vavuniya residents call for PTA repeal and justice for the disappeared

Jul 12, 2025
Residents of Vavuniya gathered in the Illupaiyadi area to take part in a signature campaign organised by the Movement for Equal Rights, calling for the repeal of the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), justice for the forcibly disappeared, and the establishment of a new political framework that guarantees equal rights for all.

Tamil Eelam at the CONIFA Asia Cup 2025

Jul 11, 2025
Rahul Rajakumar

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As the CONIFA Asia Cup London concluded last week with Tamil Eelam retaining the title, each individual brought something unique, and together they created moments of pride for Eelam Tamils across the world.

The Players

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Sri Lankan Navy to resume marine security services in Red Sea

Jul 11, 2025

Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has this week approved a proposal to resume providing maritime security services in the Red Sea, according to Minister and Cabinet Spokesperson, Nalinda Jayatissa.

“Considering the knowledge and experience of the Sri Lanka Navy in relation to maritime security operations, it has been deemed appropriate to grant approval to the Sri Lanka Navy to independently carry out maritime security operations,” Jayatissa told reporters.

Protest against illegal Buddhist temple in Thaiyiddy continues

Jul 11, 2025
Protestors gathered once again today in Thaiyiddy, Jaffna, to demand the removal of an illegal Buddhist vihara and the return of occupied lands to their rightful Tamil owners, as demonstrations around the site intensify.

Tamils halt Sri Lankan police attempt to claim land for Buddhist temple

Jul 10, 2025
Tamil politicians and local residents intervened earlier this week to stop an unlawful attempt by Sri Lankan police officers to seize state land near the occupying Omanthai Police Station for the construction of a Buddhist vihara.
Kilinochchi unites in memory of Nadesan Janakan as inaugural cricket trophy concludes
Sri Lanka deploys riot squad after police kill Tamil man in Vavuniya
Sri Lankan Navy arrests seven Tamil Nadu fishermen off Nedunthivu coast
Chemmani mass grave excavation temporarily paused after recovery of 65 skeletal remains
Protest calls for release of Tamil political prisoner held for over 30 years under PTA
Vavuniya residents call for PTA repeal and justice for the disappeared
Tamil Eelam at the CONIFA Asia Cup 2025
Sri Lankan Navy to resume marine security services in Red Sea
Protest against illegal Buddhist temple in Thaiyiddy continues
Tamils halt Sri Lankan police attempt to claim land for Buddhist temple
Kilinochchi unites in memory of Nadesan Janakan as inaugural cricket trophy concludes
Sri Lanka deploys riot squad after police kill Tamil man in Vavuniya
Sri Lankan Navy arrests seven Tamil Nadu fishermen off Nedunthivu coast
Chemmani mass grave excavation temporarily paused after recovery of 65 skeletal remains
Protest calls for release of Tamil political prisoner held for over 30 years under PTA
Vavuniya residents call for PTA repeal and justice for the disappeared
Tamil Eelam at the CONIFA Asia Cup 2025
Sri Lankan Navy to resume marine security services in Red Sea
Protest against illegal Buddhist temple in Thaiyiddy continues
Tamils halt Sri Lankan police attempt to claim land for Buddhist temple