51st anniversary of 1974 World Tamil Research Conference massacre commemorated in Jaffna

Tamil Affairs Jan 11
The 51st anniversary of the 1974 World Tamil Research Conference massacre was commemorated in Jaffna.
Remembering Major Sothiya
Tamil Affairs Jan 11
Today marks 35 years since the passing of Major Sothiya, the commander of the LTTE's first female unit. 
Ongoing illegal limestone mining in Jaffna worsens environmental concerns
Tamil Affairs Jan 10
Despite repeated warnings limestone mining continues unabated in the peninsula.
Massachusetts declares January 14th Tamil Heritage Day
Tamil Affairs Jan 10
Governor Maura T. Healey of Massachusetts proclaimed January 14th as Tamil Heritage Day to honor the contributions of the Tamil community.
Matter of great pride that Tamil is oldest language in the world, says Narendra Modi
Tamil Affairs Jan 10
Narendra Modi emphasised the pride of Tamil as the world’s oldest language and its growing global influence on his monthly radio show
Criminal Investigation Department complaints pile up for the NPP
Tamil Affairs Jan 10
Several NPP members have filed complaints with Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in recent weeks.
SAS accused of war crimes in Afghanistan
International Affairs Jan 09

SAS

A former senior UK Special Forces officer has told a public inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan that the SAS had a "golden pass allowing them to get away with murder"

19th anniversary of Trinco 5 student massacre commemorated
Tamil Affairs Jan 09

Trinco 5

The 19th anniversary of the massacre of five Tamil students in Trincomalee in 2006 was commemorated at the site of the killings last week. 

Signature campaign for release of political prisoners gains momentum in North-East
Tamil Affairs Jan 09
A petition demanding the release of Tamil political prisoners has drawn widespread reach across the North-East.
Sri Lanka clamps downs on international meetings and statements in new circular
Tamil Affairs Jan 09
Media statements, conferences and all meetings must now go through the foreign ministry, in a circular issued by the government
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