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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…

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister pushes discredited ‘domestic’ mechanisms at UNHRC

Feb 25, 2025
At the 58th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath delivered a speech, echoing the calls of previous administrations, pushing so-called "domestic mechanisms" while rejecting international accountability for war crimes and human rights violations.

Danish Tamils meet Foreign Ministry officials and urge justice for genocide

Feb 25, 2025
Representatives from the Federation of Tamil Organisations in Denmark met with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss ongoing human rights violations and systemic oppression in the Tamil homeland.

Ferry between Tamil Eelam and Tamil Nadu resumes after three-month suspension

Feb 25, 2025
The much-anticipated passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS) in Jaffna and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu has officially resumed on 22nd February, following a three-month suspension due to unfavourable weather conditions.

Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared

Feb 25, 2025

On the 3000th day of the Tamil families of the disappeared relentless protest in Vavuniya, Veluchami Mari, a mother who had been searching for her son for 15 years, tragically passed away due to illness.

Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya

Feb 25, 2025

Families of forcibly disappeared Tamils marked a grim milestone today as their continuous protest reached 3,000 days in Vavuniya. 

Tamil families in Vavuniya who have been demanding truth and justice for their loved ones, held a demonstration near the Vavuniya Post Office, where they have maintained their protest vigil for over eight years.

Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 

Feb 25, 2025
A Hindu Ganesha temple located on Habarana Main Road in Anuradhapura has been partially destroyed by local authorities to make way for a bus stop, according to local reports. 

Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away

Feb 25, 2025

Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam, widely known as ‘BBC Ananthi,’ passed away on 21 February 2025 at a private hospital in the UK, her family confirmed.  

Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna

Feb 24, 2025
Tamil journalists in Sri Lanka face escalating threats and attacks, prompting calls for stronger protections and policy reforms to ensure their safety and press freedom

Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu

Feb 24, 2025
A Sri Lankan Magistrate has ordered the remand of 32 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu until March 7, 2025, following their arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change

Feb 24, 2025
The Sri Lankan government has issued an extraordinary gazette continuing the ban on several Tamil diaspora groups.
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister pushes discredited ‘domestic’ mechanisms at UNHRC
Danish Tamils meet Foreign Ministry officials and urge justice for genocide
Ferry between Tamil Eelam and Tamil Nadu resumes after three-month suspension
Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared
Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya
Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 
Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away
Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna
Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister pushes discredited ‘domestic’ mechanisms at UNHRC
Danish Tamils meet Foreign Ministry officials and urge justice for genocide
Ferry between Tamil Eelam and Tamil Nadu resumes after three-month suspension
Tamil mother dies on 3000th day of protest for the disappeared
Tamil Families of the Disappeared mark 3,000 days of protest in Vavuniya
Hindu temple in Anuradhapura destroyed for bus stop 
Renowned Tamil broadcaster Ananthi Sooriyapragasam passes away
Tamil journalists interrogated over protest against Buddhist vihara in Jaffna
Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change