Tamil Guardian

ITAK’s leadership overhaul

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) meeting on December 28 resolved leadership issues, with C.V.K. Sivagnanam appointed as Acting Leader while Mavai Senathirajah remains Chairman of the Political Committee.

Tamils' despair continues as Sri Lanka plans to modernise its armed forces

Tamil Affairs Dec 30

Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha highlights efforts to modernize Sri Lanka's military while concerns over ongoing militarization and justice for Tamils persist.

Eelam Tamil literary legend passes away

Tamil Affairs Dec 30

N. Yogenthiranathan, a courageous freedom fighter and renowned Tamil writer, has left an indelible mark on Tamil nationalism through his powerful literary works and unwavering commitment to justice.

Tamil families in Jaffna demand international investigation into enforced disappearances of their loved ones

Tamil Affairs Dec 30

Tamil families renew calls for international investigation into disappearances of relatives.

Leader of PKK ready to take 'necessary' steps to support peace drive

International Affairs Dec 30

Ocalan

Jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Abdullah Ocalan, has been quoted indicating that he may be prepared to call for militants to lay down their arms.

Tamil Guardian's 2024 Wrapped

Tamil Affairs Dec 29

Marking the New Year, Tamil Guardian takes a look back on the major events in the Tamil homeland, in Sri Lanka and across the diaspora over the last year.

Tamil journalist attacked but escapes kidnap

Tamil Affairs Dec 29

Independent journalist Murugaiyah Thamil Selvan was attacked on Boxing Day and narrowly escaped an abduction attempt by unknown assailants on the A9 road in Kilinochchi.

Sri Lanka’s premier expresses condolences over passing of Manmohan Singh

Tamil Affairs Dec 28

''Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has very recently reaffirmed his commitment to a devolution package, which, he said, will fully satisfy the Tamils,'' and added ''We may wait and see what steps are actually taken,''