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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…

As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace

Dec 12, 2024
The US Embassy marked the reopening of the restored palace, as Sinhalisation of sites across the Tamil North-East continues.

Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die

Dec 12, 2024
Leptospirosis, commonly referred to as "rat fever," has reportedly broken out.

Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka

Dec 12, 2024
Tharanika Ahillan
In an interview with the Tamil Guardian, Yasmin Sooka, Executive Director of ITJP and human rights lawyer, outlined her hopes for sanction on Sri Lanka, discussed how the requests came about, and how she supports a referral to the International Criminal Court.

RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda

Dec 12, 2024

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called on the new Sri Lankan government to ensure a “transparent and impartial” judicial process as the trial into the disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda continues this week.

Nine Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have been charged in connection with Eknaligoda’s abduction, but the case has been mired in delays since 2019.

Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia

Dec 12, 2024
Sri Lanka’s ambassador to the United Nations has been ordered to pay over $543,000 in unpaid wages and fined over $117,000.

German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils

Dec 12, 2024
The Working Group of Young Socialists in the SPD officially recognised the genocide against Eelam Tamils.

Sri Lankan president makes India the destination for his first foreign visit

Dec 11, 2024
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to make his first official overseas visit to India from December 15 to 17, following an invitation from the Indian government.

India’s Adani Group withdraws US loan for Colombo port amid allegations of bribery

Dec 11, 2024
The controversial Indian conglomerate Adani Group has announced it will self-fund the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) project in Sri Lanka, withdrawing its request for a $553 million loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This decision follows allegations of bribery and fraud leveled against Adani by US authorities.

Sri Lanka praises US sanctions on officials for corruption

Dec 11, 2024
The Sri Lankan government has expressed its approval of the US State Department’s decision to sanction two former officials.

India continues to uphold ban on LTTE

Dec 11, 2024

The Delhi High Court tribunal has upheld the Indian government's decision to extend the five-year ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), claiming the now defunct organisations poses a continued threat to India's "sovereignty and territorial integrity".

As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka
RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda
Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia
German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils
Sri Lankan president makes India the destination for his first foreign visit
India’s Adani Group withdraws US loan for Colombo port amid allegations of bribery
Sri Lanka praises US sanctions on officials for corruption
India continues to uphold ban on LTTE
As Sinhalisation continues, US funds restoration of Kandyan King’s Palace
Leptospirosis outbreak feared in Jaffna after 7 people die
Sanctions on Sri Lanka are Britain's 'responsibility' - Interview with Yasmin Sooka
RSF urges transparency in trial over disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda
Sri Lankan diplomat guilty of entrapping domestic worker in Australia
German Youth Wing of ruling party recognises genocide against Eelam Tamils
Sri Lankan president makes India the destination for his first foreign visit
India’s Adani Group withdraws US loan for Colombo port amid allegations of bribery
Sri Lanka praises US sanctions on officials for corruption
India continues to uphold ban on LTTE