Eelam Tamil refugees, who fled the island during the 2022 economic crisis in to seek safety in Tamil Nadu, have now called to be returned to the island.
Residents of Verugal, protested against the Department of Archaeology's designation of an archaeological zone, fearing it could lead to Buddhistization, land displacement, and further militarization in the area
Whilst the Canadian Prime Minister's tenure was not without its shortcomings, he leaves behind a legacy of landmark achievements that his successor must build upon.
Amid ongoing calls for accountability over war crimes, the appointment of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Navy raises concerns within the Tamil community
On this day 19 years ago, five Tamil students were summarily executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee.
To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.