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UNP rallies to defend Buddhist institutions amid clergy misconduct controversy
Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP) has accused the National People's Power (NPP) government of attempting to undermine Buddhism and interfere in the affairs of the Buddhist clergy, as controversy continues over proposed reforms aimed at addressing misconduct within the Buddhist Sangha. The dispute comes amid heightened public scrutiny of Buddhist institutions following allegations of…

Vavuniya farmers face ruin after floods destroy 7,700 acres of paddy

Dec 15, 2025
More than 7,700 acres of paddy cultivation have been destroyed in Vavuniya District following severe flooding, according to Sri Lanka’s Department of Agrarian Development, dealing a major blow to farming communities across the Tamil homeland.

US special forces intercept China–Iran arms shipment off Sri Lanka coast

Dec 15, 2025
United States special operations forces intercepted a shipment of military-related cargo from China bound for Iran while the vessel was operating off the coast of Sri Lanka, in a covert operation that took place whilst US troops were on the island – purportedly for humanitarian work.

'To be cremated on our own soil' - Tamils demand release of Jaffna cremation ground

Dec 15, 2025
As residents of Kankesanthurai continue a long-standing campaign for the release of their Hindu cremation ground, National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament S. Siripavanandarajah visited the site on Saturday and assured local Tamils that steps would be taken to restore it for public use.

Sri Lanka’s rail network collapses under Cyclone Ditwah

Dec 15, 2025
Sri Lanka’s railway network has been left in a state of near paralysis following Cyclone Ditwah, with only two lines remaining operational after widespread destruction caused by landslides and torrential rainfall.

Dissanayake chairs meeting in Mannar, as Tamils await flood relief

Dec 15, 2025
A special consultative meeting on the impact of recent floods in Mannar District was held on Friday evening at the Mannar District Secretariat Auditorium, chaired by Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake, amid mounting criticism over delayed relief and compensation for affected regions.

Sri Lankan Navy promises land release in Jaffna as occupation drags on

Dec 15, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Northern Naval Area Commander, Rear Admiral B. Liyanagamage, has informed the Jaffna District Secretary that lands currently occupied by the Sri Lankan Navy in the Jaffna District will be released through what he described as “proper and orderly procedures”, but gave no timeline as the occupation of Tamil Eelam continues.

Anton Balasingham commemorated across the North-East

Dec 14, 2025
Commemorative events marking the anniversary of Anton Balasingham were held across the north and east

Sri Lanka’s lie laid bare

Dec 14, 2025
The unavoidable conclusion is that the government has chosen not to act when it comes to Tamil rights. The NPP has lied, and it continues to lie, to the Tamil people.

Remembering Bala Anna 19 years on

Dec 14, 2025

Image courtesy of Tamil Narratives

Today marks 19 years since the passing of the chief negotiator and political strategist of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Anton Balasingham. 

Sri Lanka's former Central Brank Governor ordered to reimburse Rs. 1.84 billion

Dec 12, 2025

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been ordered to recompensate the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Rs. 1,843,267,595.65, an amount equivalent to almost US$ 6 million, during proceedings before Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihail.

Vavuniya farmers face ruin after floods destroy 7,700 acres of paddy
US special forces intercept China–Iran arms shipment off Sri Lanka coast
'To be cremated on our own soil' - Tamils demand release of Jaffna cremation ground
Sri Lanka’s rail network collapses under Cyclone Ditwah
Dissanayake chairs meeting in Mannar, as Tamils await flood relief
Sri Lankan Navy promises land release in Jaffna as occupation drags on
Anton Balasingham commemorated across the North-East
Sri Lanka’s lie laid bare
Remembering Bala Anna 19 years on
Sri Lanka's former Central Brank Governor ordered to reimburse Rs. 1.84 billion
Vavuniya farmers face ruin after floods destroy 7,700 acres of paddy
US special forces intercept China–Iran arms shipment off Sri Lanka coast
'To be cremated on our own soil' - Tamils demand release of Jaffna cremation ground
Sri Lanka’s rail network collapses under Cyclone Ditwah
Dissanayake chairs meeting in Mannar, as Tamils await flood relief
Sri Lankan Navy promises land release in Jaffna as occupation drags on
Anton Balasingham commemorated across the North-East
Sri Lanka’s lie laid bare
Remembering Bala Anna 19 years on
Sri Lanka's former Central Brank Governor ordered to reimburse Rs. 1.84 billion