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  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…

Tamils rally to reject 13A and demand self-determination

Tamils held a massive protest in Vavuniya rejecting the 13th Amendment and demanding recognition of their nationhood, self-determination, and sovereignty.

‘We look to the UK to do more’ – Tamil MPs call for sanctions

A group of Tamil politicians in Sri Lanka have written to the British minister for South Asia, Lord Tariq Ahmad, urging the UK to impose Magnitsky sanctions on alleged Sri Lankan war criminals and pursue prosecutions under universal jurisdiction.

‘The economic situation is deteriorating’ – Britain issues travel warning on Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka’s economy continues to crater the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a warning on Sri Lanka detailing how “the economic situation is deteriorating”.

Window stolen from historic mansion in Jaffna

A window was stolen from a historic site in Nallur, Jaffna which dates back to the 13th century. 

US Ambassador discusses 'bilateral cooperation, PTA reform, and the UNHRC' with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, met with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris on Wednesday to discuss "bilateral cooperation, PTA reform and the UNHRC" despite the island's rejection of UN resolution 46/1. 

The meeting comes days after the Foreign Minister addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) stating resolution 46/1 creates "disharmony" and is "unhelpful" to Sri Lanka.

Gas stove explodes in Mullaitivu leaving public in fear

A cooking gas explosion in Selvapuram, Mullaitivu has caused a state of panic as locals are already struggling with the gas shortages and soaring prices amidst the economic crisis. 

Elderly man killed in hit-and-run by Sri Lankan military vehicle

An elderly man died in a hit-and-run after a Sri Lankan military motorbike collided into his motorbike yesterday in Bharathipuram, Vavuniya. 

The 64 year old man from Vinayagapuram, Vavuniya, died on the spot due to a head injury while the military vehicle fled the scene. 

The police are currently carrying out an investigation.

Sri Lanka in talks with IMF as repayments loom

Mannar farmers queuing for fuel 

After a host of fierce opposition from within the government, Sri Lanka has reportedly begun talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it continues to suffer from its worst financial crisis in years.

Rajapaksa's 'murderous drunk' ally gifted another ministry

Sri Lanka’s state minister, and close Rajapaksa ally, Lohan Ratwatte has been gifted another profile as state minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and Boats and Shipping Industry Development.

Eelam Tamil fishermen seek solution to fishing dispute from Tamil Nadu government

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eelam Tamil fishermen wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M K Stalin seeking a “progressive” solution affecting the two Tamil fisherman communities on either side of the Palk Strait.