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‘Where is the LTTE?’ Lawyer challenges terror charges against jailed Tamil rapper
  The lawyer representing detained Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar challenged allegations that his client sought to revive the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during proceedings before the Jaffna Magistrate's Court this week, arguing that the material cited by police contains no reference to the organisation or its leadership. Sangeethsan, better known by his stage name…

Japan and FAO launch $1.33 million fisheries recovery project for Eastern Province

Jun 5, 2026
The Government of Japan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Sri Lankan government, have launched a US$1.33 million initiative aimed at restoring fisheries and rebuilding livelihoods in the Eastern Province following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Court throws out contempt case linked to Navatkuli abuse proceedings

Jun 5, 2026
The Chavakachcheri Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application seeking the institution of contempt of court proceedings against Balangoda Kassapa in connection with public statements he made regarding the ongoing Navatkuli abuse case involving a Sinhala Buddhist monk accused of attempting to sexually abuse a minor girl.

Fresh blow to Sri Lanka's economy as US proposes 12.5% tariff

Jun 5, 2026
Sri Lanka has been targeted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), which has proposed new tariffs on imports from countries it says have failed to impose and effectively enforce prohibitions on goods produced with forced labour.

From Vadamaradchi to the Élysée - the Tamil baker who conquered Paris

Jun 5, 2026
Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan fled the Tamil homeland not knowing the language, where to go, or what lay ahead. Last month, he was crowned the best baguette baker in Paris and will soon deliver bread to the Élysée Palace. Tamil Guardian spoke to him about his journey.

Supreme Court challenge filed as Tamil artist remains jailed under PTA

Jun 5, 2026
A fundamental rights petition will be filed before Sri Lanka's Supreme Court seeking the release of Tamil artist Sangeethsan Ganeskumar, better known as HipHop Sangee, after his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), President's Counsel M. A. Sumanthiran announced on Wednesday.
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Three children among eleven exhumed as Chemmani horror deepens

Jun 5, 2026

Eleven skeletal remains, including those of three children, were exhumed from the Chemmani mass grave during excavation activities conducted on Friday.

Sri Lankan police defend arrest of Tamil artist under PTA

Jun 5, 2026
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public statement defending the arrest of Tamil rapper Sangeethsan Ganeskumar amid growing criticism of the detention of the 24-year-old.

‘No Tamil genocide ever occurred’ - Sinhala nationalist party attacks Mullivaikkal commemorations

Jun 5, 2026
A senior figure from the Sarvajana Balaya Party has called on Sri Lankan president Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his government to publicly clarify their position on Tamil genocide remembrance activities, reiterating his party's rejection of claims that Tamils were subjected to genocide in Sri Lanka.

'How can Tamils live in peace?' Seeman demands release of detained Eelam rapper

Jun 5, 2026

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) leader Seeman has called for the immediate release of Tamil rapper Hip Hop Sangeeth, condemning his arrest under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and questioning how a song could be treated as a security threat more than seventeen years after the end of the armed conflict.

In a statement issued on 5 June, Seeman said Sangeeth's music reflected the Tamil homeland, the history of the Tamil liberation struggle, those who lost their lives during the struggle, and Tamil culture.

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Seventh week of protests as displaced Tamils demand return of military occupied land

Jun 5, 2026
Tamil landowners in Valikamam North staged a protest for the seventh consecutive Friday this week, demanding the release of hundreds of acres of land that remain under Sri Lankan military occupation despite the end of the armed conflict more than seventeen years ago.
Japan and FAO launch $1.33 million fisheries recovery project for Eastern Province
Court throws out contempt case linked to Navatkuli abuse proceedings
Fresh blow to Sri Lanka's economy as US proposes 12.5% tariff
From Vadamaradchi to the Élysée - the Tamil baker who conquered Paris
Supreme Court challenge filed as Tamil artist remains jailed under PTA
"" Three children among eleven exhumed as Chemmani horror deepens
Sri Lankan police defend arrest of Tamil artist under PTA
‘No Tamil genocide ever occurred’ - Sinhala nationalist party attacks Mullivaikkal commemorations
'How can Tamils live in peace?' Seeman demands release of detained Eelam rapper
"" Seventh week of protests as displaced Tamils demand return of military occupied land
Japan and FAO launch $1.33 million fisheries recovery project for Eastern Province
Court throws out contempt case linked to Navatkuli abuse proceedings
Fresh blow to Sri Lanka's economy as US proposes 12.5% tariff
From Vadamaradchi to the Élysée - the Tamil baker who conquered Paris
Supreme Court challenge filed as Tamil artist remains jailed under PTA
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Three children among eleven exhumed as Chemmani horror deepens
Sri Lankan police defend arrest of Tamil artist under PTA
‘No Tamil genocide ever occurred’ - Sinhala nationalist party attacks Mullivaikkal commemorations
'How can Tamils live in peace?' Seeman demands release of detained Eelam rapper
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Seventh week of protests as displaced Tamils demand return of military occupied land