First ever British Eelam Tamil to star in BBC’s The Apprentice

Tamil Affairs Jan 22

Jana

 

Dr Jana Denzel is set to be the first Eelam Tamil contestant on BBC’s hit show “The Apprentice”, as it kicks off on TV screens across the UK next week.

The Apprentice, now in its 19th series, sees contestants from all over the UK compete for a £250,000 investment from British business tycoon Lord Sugar.  

Sri Lankan Military Intelligence officers arrested over Jaffna store robbery
Tamil Affairs Jan 22

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Sri Lankan military intelligence officers have been arrested in connection with a robbery in Jaffna.

A total of six individuals, including two members of the Military Intelligence Division, were detained as suspects, after allegedly posing as Income Tax Inspectors to rob a jewelry store.

Sri Lankan military checkpoints return in Jaffna
Tamil Affairs Jan 22
The sudden re-establishment of several checkpoints in Jaffna has raised concerns from locals
From London to Jaffna - Sahi Siva's worldwide musical journey
Tamil Affairs Jan 21
Sahi Siva talks about his musical journey, what has inspired his work and his UNNAALE Album world tour which will be hitting Jaffna.
‘Absolutely committed to justice’ - Keir Starmer’s speech to British Tamils in Downing Street
Tamil Affairs Jan 21
Starmer said his government is “absolutely committed to supporting efforts towards equality, truth, and justice” in Sri Lanka.
Keir Starmer invites Tamils into Downing Street to celebrate Thai Pongal
Tamil Affairs Jan 21
The British Prime Minister praised British Tamils for their invaluable contribution to the United Kingdom.
108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran celebrated in Jaffna
Tamil Affairs Jan 21
The 108th birth anniversary of M.G. Ramachandran was commemorated in Jaffna with tributes and the lighting of lamps
Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era
Tamil Affairs Jan 20
Much like a time capsule, Sundar C’s ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ has finally been unearthed, twelve years after the intended release date.
Sri Lankan army soldier arrested over double murder in Mannar
Tamil Affairs Jan 20

Mannar shooting

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent shooting incident in Mannar, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left two others injured, including a serving member of the Sri Lanka Army who is believed to have been the gunman, according to police sources.

Tamil man dies in custody at Valvettithurai police station
Tamil Affairs Jan 20

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A 49-year-old Tamil man, Chandrakumar Chandrabalan, has died while in police custody at the Valvettithurai police station.

Chandrabalan, who was from Valvettithurai, was arrested by the Valvettithurai Police on Saturday after an arrest warrant was issued by Point Pedro Magistrate’s Court.

Chandrabalan suddenly fell ill and was taken to Valvettithurai hospital where he later died.

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