India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to Sri Lanka on Friday, meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake less than two weeks after his inauguration, and raised the issue of devolving powers to Tamils through the 13^th Amendment.

The North-East Coordinating Committee (NECC) has called on Eelam Tamil political parties to unite ahead of the upcoming Sri Lankan general elections to ensure strong Tamil representation in parliament.

At a press conference held in Jaffna, the NECC emphasized the dangers of a divided electoral strategy, warning that separate bids by Tamil parties could lead to diminished representation, particularly in critical districts such as Trincomalee and Amparai in the Tamil homeland.

Switzerland

Phoenix TNG  wrapped up its annual commemoration events for Lt. Col. Thileepan, who is remembered for his ultimate sacrifice in the Tamil Eelam liberation struggle. This year’s events took place across three countries: Switzerland, Australia, and the United Kingdom, providing a significant platform for Eelam Tamils in the diaspora to honor Thileepan's legacy.

In a significant shift, the Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DNA) has announced its decision to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections in Colombo, opting for the conch symbol instead of the traditional focus on the North-East. The announcement was made by senior member Suresh Premachandran during a media briefing held at his residence in Jaffna.

^{A Sri Lankan protestor attempts to obstruct a Tamil genocide memorial event in Canada in August.}

The Tamil Rights Group (TRG) was granted official standing by Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission following private consultations with its commissioner, where it spoke out against the surveillance and intimidation of Tamil activists by the Sri Lankan government.

ITAK leader elect S. Shritharan met with newly appointed Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat to offer his congratulations and present a written request reflecting the aspirations of the Tamil people.

Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has announced a reduction in the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the Jaffna electoral district, lowering the total from 7 to 6.

This adjustment affects the Jaffna electoral district, which encompasses the administrative districts of Jaffna and Kilinochchi, in the Tamil homeland. The change will take effect in the upcoming general election, set for November 14, where only 6 MPs will be elected from this district.

Canada

The National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT), in collaboration with several international Tamil diaspora organizations, hosted a panel discussion titled "Advancing International Accountability in Sri Lanka" at the Geneva Press Club earlier this month.