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Civil society urges EU to press Sri Lanka over occupied Valikamam North land
Civil society representatives in Jaffna have called on the European Union to urge the Sri Lankan government to revoke the gazette acquiring 6,317 acres of land in Valikamam North, arguing that the land continues to be withheld from its civilian owners years after the end of the armed conflict. The appeal was made in a written submission during a meeting on Tuesday between the EU Ambassador to…

French Tamil baker wins Paris’ top baguette prize

Mar 3, 2026

Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, an French Tamil baker based in Paris, has won the 2026 Grand Prix de la baguette de tradition française, securing the title for the best traditional baguette in the French capital.

Operating from Fournil Didot in Paris’ 14th arrondissement, the 43-year-old beat 142 competitors to claim the prestigious award. It was his first time entering the competition.

Mannar signature drive warns new terror bill mirrors repressive PTA

Mar 3, 2026
A signature campaign calling for the withdrawal of the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTB) was held on Saturday afternoon in the Mannar Bazaar area, organised by the Mannar Social and Economic Development Organisation.

Cabinet spokesman calls for 'world peace' despite JVP backing of war against Tamils

Mar 2, 2026
Cabinet spokesman calls for global peace despite ruling party’s historic backing of a military solution against Tamils.

‘I knew I wanted to incorporate Carnatic music’ - Maheswari Siva on her Australian Idol moment 

Mar 2, 2026
At just 22, Melbourne singer Maheswari Siva carved out space for classical South Indian music on one of Australia’s biggest stages.

Rajapaksa family voices support for Iran as conflict rages

Mar 2, 2026
Statements from the Rajapaksa family highlight longstanding ties with Tehran amid unconfirmed reports of an air strike on the former Iranian president

Tamil families blocked from returning to Chettikulam after land grabbed by Forest Department

Mar 2, 2026
More than 300 families in Vavuniya remain displaced as ancestral lands are gazetted and taken over.

Fuel queues return as Middle East conflict threatens Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery

Mar 2, 2026
Long queues formed at fuel stations on Monday as escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered fears of another fuel shortage on an island still recovering from its 2022 economic collapse.

Jaffna march calls for end to Sri Lanka's repressive terror legislation

Mar 2, 2026
Protesters rally from Jaffna Public Library to Northern Governor’s Office under the slogan “We want neither the old nor the new.”

Tamil leaders to visit border villages amid alarm over Kivul Oya settler project

Mar 2, 2026
Jaffna Press Club meeting warns of land appropriation, environmental damage and demographic impact in the Tamil homeland

Dissanayake seeks Macron’s help to retain GSP+ amid human rights scrutiny

Feb 27, 2026
Appeal for EU trade concessions comes as Colombo faces ongoing questions over accountability
French Tamil baker wins Paris’ top baguette prize
Mannar signature drive warns new terror bill mirrors repressive PTA
Cabinet spokesman calls for 'world peace' despite JVP backing of war against Tamils
‘I knew I wanted to incorporate Carnatic music’ - Maheswari Siva on her Australian Idol moment 
Rajapaksa family voices support for Iran as conflict rages
Tamil families blocked from returning to Chettikulam after land grabbed by Forest Department
Fuel queues return as Middle East conflict threatens Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery
Jaffna march calls for end to Sri Lanka's repressive terror legislation
Tamil leaders to visit border villages amid alarm over Kivul Oya settler project
Dissanayake seeks Macron’s help to retain GSP+ amid human rights scrutiny
French Tamil baker wins Paris’ top baguette prize
Mannar signature drive warns new terror bill mirrors repressive PTA
Cabinet spokesman calls for 'world peace' despite JVP backing of war against Tamils
‘I knew I wanted to incorporate Carnatic music’ - Maheswari Siva on her Australian Idol moment 
Rajapaksa family voices support for Iran as conflict rages
Tamil families blocked from returning to Chettikulam after land grabbed by Forest Department
Fuel queues return as Middle East conflict threatens Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery
Jaffna march calls for end to Sri Lanka's repressive terror legislation
Tamil leaders to visit border villages amid alarm over Kivul Oya settler project
Dissanayake seeks Macron’s help to retain GSP+ amid human rights scrutiny