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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…

Five Sri Lankan navy personnel dead in Jaffna

Sri Lanka’s navy has confirmed that all five personnel who went missing during a flood-mitigation operation in Chundikkulam have died, as search teams recovered their bodies.

'Who gets warned?’ - Tamil neglected in Sri Lanka’s disaster communication

As Cyclone Ditwah battered Sri Lanka this week, Tamil speakers complained of being left without life-saving information, as state institutions issued disaster warnings in Sinhala and English alone. 

Cyclone Ditwah: 390 killed, as death toll rises

The Sri Lankan government has declared a state of emergency as Cyclone Ditwah continues to devastate the island, raising the death toll to 390 with a further 352 individuals reported missing. 

Mannar residents say meal distribution failing as floods cut off village

Residents in Mannar’s Nanattan division report insufficient distribution of cooked meals despite ongoing relief efforts

Maaveerar Naal marked in Denmark

Denmark maveerar dayMaaveerar Naal was commemorated in Herning and Kolbaek, Denmark last week.

Tamils in Denmark joined the Tamil nation in commemorating Maaveerar Naal 2025. 

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Cyclone Ditwah: Indian Airforce and Navy assist in relief efforts in Sri Lanka

 

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The Indian military has assisted in relief efforts across Sri Lanka, with rescue operations and aid delivery conducted in flood-stricken regions, in what has been called Operation Sagar Bandhu. 

Cyclone Ditwah: Maavilaru reservoir breached as flood waters rise

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The Maavilaru reservoir in Trincomalee has been breached in multiple locations, as flood waters continue to rise following Cyclone Ditwah. 

Floodwaters are surging past the Kilivetti bridge toward Muttur. Residents in Muttur and the surrounding areas have been urged to move to safe locations immediately.

Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has confirmed the death toll across the island has risen to 212, with 218 still missing and close to a million people impacted.

Ponnambalam pays tribute to LTTE leader Prabhakaran in parliament

Speaking in parliament on Wednesday, Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam paid tribute to the LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and spoke on the hypocrisy of the current government as they pay respects to leaders of the liberation movement in the North-East but speak against Tamil aspirations in the south.

Cyclone Ditwah devastates island: 69 dead, dozens missing

Cyclone Ditwah continues to unleash heavy rains, floods and landslides across the island, in one of the worst weather disasters in recent years.

Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre (DMC) confirmed on Friday evening that 69 people have been killed, with 34 still missing and more than 219,000 individuals affected.

No Tamil warnings from Sri Lanka as deadly floods strike island

Despite the deaths of at least 56 people across the island after days of torrential rain triggered severe floods and landslides, Sri Lankan officials have been criticised for the lack of Tamil language warnings to residents.