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28 April 2025

Remembering Sivaram - 20 years since the killing of leading Tamil journalist

Today marks the 20th anniversary since the abduction and murder of Tamil journalist Dharmeratnam Sivaram. Sivaram, popularly known under his nom-de-plume Taraki, was abducted in front of Bambalipitiya police station in Colombo on April 28 and was found dead several hours later in a high security zone in Sri Lanka's capital, which at the time had a heavy police and military presence due to the…

Sri Lankan Prime Minister hits back at media after China-Taiwan ‘gaffe’

Dec 17, 2024

Amarasuriya mistakenly thanked Taiwan during a ceremony attended by the Chinese Ambassador, Qi Zhenhong.

UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia, Judge finds

Dec 17, 2024

The Tamil asylum seekers, including 16 children, were housed in military tents in the fenced camps.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence tightens control over NGOs

Dec 17, 2024

All local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will see closer scrutiny by the Ministry of Defence.

Sri Lankan government data shows scores still held under PTA

Dec 17, 2024

At least 30 individuals remain in remand under the much-criticised Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

M.K. Stalin urges for the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen

Dec 17, 2024

Following a diplomatic meeting between Sri Lanka’s President, Anura Kumaran Dissanayake, and India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin has urged the Sri Lankan premier to release “Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy”.