Tamil survivors of  sexual violence have detailed the enduring impact of abuse perpetrated by Sri Lankan state forces, warning that justice and reparations remain entirely absent more than sixteen years after the end of the armed conflict in a report launched by the International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) today.

Tamil accountant arrested by CID dies in prison, family alleges assault

British Tamils gathered in UK Parliament on January 13 to celebrate Thai Pongal and mark Tamil Heritage Month. 

UK politicians joined the celebrations to mark the harvest festival and commend the success of the Tamil community and their contributions to the UK. The event was organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tamils (APPGT) in association with the British Tamils Forum. 

SriLankan Airlines has unveiled a high-profile international branding initiative to promote the Colombo Nawam Maha Perahera 2026, transforming one of its Airbus A320neo aircraft into what has been described as a “flying ambassador” for the Sinhala Buddhist festival.

Four Sinhala Buddhist monks, including Balangoda Kassapa, along with five other individuals, have been remanded until 19 January by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court over the unlawful placement of a Buddha statue in Trincomalee last year.

The people of Mannar have demanded Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake release lands already acquired from local residents before he arrives to inaugurate a major wind power project in the district.

A Tamil woman from Eluvaitivu has made an emotional public appeal, stating that the Sri Lankan Navy is attempting to permanently acquire her ancestral land, which she had intended to give to her daughter as a dowry.

The British Tamil vice-chancellor of the University of Leicester, Nishan Canagarajah, has been awarded a knighthood in the 2026 New Year Honours, in recognition of his services to higher education.

The chief incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this week, amid a growing political dispute over public remarks made against him.