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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…

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk begins official visit to Sri Lanka

Jun 23, 2025
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has arrived in Sri Lanka, marking the first visit by a UN rights chief to the island since 2016.

Sri Lanka stocks fall as Iran votes to close Strait of Hormuz

Jun 23, 2025
Sri Lanka stocks slid 1.89 percent following Iran’s announcement that its parliament had voted to close the Strait of Hormuz. 

Sri Lanka Core Group raises concerns over accountability at UN Human Rights Council

Jun 23, 2025

At the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Sri Lanka Core Group, comprising of Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the United Kingdom, expressed continued concern over Sri Lanka’s lack of progress on human rights and accountability commitments.

Sri Lankan Navy accused of mid-sea assault on Tamil Nadu fishermen

Jun 23, 2025
The Sri Lankan Navy is accused of assaulting and chasing away a group of fishermen from Rameshwaram while at sea, shortly after they resumed fishing following the end of Tamil Nadu’s seasonal fishing ban.

Sri Lankan army soldier arrested for sexually harassing schoolgirl in Mannar

Jun 23, 2025
A Sri Lankan army soldier has been arrested for sexually harassing a schoolgirl in the Murunkan area of Mannar last week.

Former Sri Lankan health minister and family arrested in pharmaceutical corruption scandal

Jun 23, 2025

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Former Sri Lankan Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, along with his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa and daughter Chandula Ramali Rambukwella, was briefly remanded last week after failing to fulfil bail conditions in connection with a high-profile money laundering and pharmaceutical procurement scandal that has rocked the island’s healthcare sector.

Tamil fisherman who went to seas disappears, suspected to have been killed

Jun 23, 2025
A Tamil fisherman from the Thirthakari area in the Mullaitivu District has gone missing after setting out to sea on the night of June 18, prompting growing fears among local residents and the fishing community that he may have been killed by individuals involved in illegal fishing operations.

Vigil begins in Chemmani, demanding justice for mass grave victims

Jun 23, 2025
A sustained three-day vigil titled the “Unextinguished Flame” commenced this morning in Chemmani, Jaffna, as Tamil families and activists gathered to demand international justice for the victims buried in the Chemmani mass grave.

Sri Lanka launches probe into assets of 28 politicians and ex-Army commander

Jun 23, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a wide-ranging investigation into the wealth and property holdings of 28 prominent political figures, including current and former ministers, as well as a former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army accused of war crimes.

Valikamam North land protest enters second day as Tamils demand military withdrawal

Jun 23, 2025
Valikamam North residents stage continuous protest demanding release of lands occupied by the Sri Lankan military for over 30 years
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk begins official visit to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka stocks fall as Iran votes to close Strait of Hormuz
Sri Lanka Core Group raises concerns over accountability at UN Human Rights Council
Sri Lankan Navy accused of mid-sea assault on Tamil Nadu fishermen
Sri Lankan army soldier arrested for sexually harassing schoolgirl in Mannar
Former Sri Lankan health minister and family arrested in pharmaceutical corruption scandal
Tamil fisherman who went to seas disappears, suspected to have been killed
Vigil begins in Chemmani, demanding justice for mass grave victims
Sri Lanka launches probe into assets of 28 politicians and ex-Army commander
Valikamam North land protest enters second day as Tamils demand military withdrawal
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk begins official visit to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka stocks fall as Iran votes to close Strait of Hormuz
Sri Lanka Core Group raises concerns over accountability at UN Human Rights Council
Sri Lankan Navy accused of mid-sea assault on Tamil Nadu fishermen
Sri Lankan army soldier arrested for sexually harassing schoolgirl in Mannar
Former Sri Lankan health minister and family arrested in pharmaceutical corruption scandal
Tamil fisherman who went to seas disappears, suspected to have been killed
Vigil begins in Chemmani, demanding justice for mass grave victims
Sri Lanka launches probe into assets of 28 politicians and ex-Army commander
Valikamam North land protest enters second day as Tamils demand military withdrawal