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“We were not consulted when the war was waged!"
In Mannar, Dr. Harini Amarasooriya, the PM of the National People’s Power government, led by JVP which fully supported President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the war in the North, is worried about the disappearances and war widows.
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In Mannar, Dr. Harini Amarasooriya, the PM of the National People’s Power government, led by JVP which fully supported President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the war in the North, is worried about the disappearances and war widows.
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“We were not consulted when the war was waged!" Dr. Harini Amarasooriya worried about war widows
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February 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM
“We were not consulted when the war was waged!"
In Mannar, Dr. Harini Amarasooriya, the PM of the National People’s Power government, led by JVP which fully supported President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the war in the North, is worried about the disappearances and war widows.
youtu.be/BWE7uzWA8FU?...
In Mannar, Dr. Harini Amarasooriya, the PM of the National People’s Power government, led by JVP which fully supported President Mahinda Rajapaksa for the war in the North, is worried about the disappearances and war widows.
youtu.be/BWE7uzWA8FU?...
Sri Lanka government has identified 13,069 families in north and east that are war displaced despite the end of war almost 17 years ago. Cabinet of ministers has approved to award a grant of LKR 2 million per family to build a 550 square feet house.
February 18, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Sri Lanka government has identified 13,069 families in north and east that are war displaced despite the end of war almost 17 years ago. Cabinet of ministers has approved to award a grant of LKR 2 million per family to build a 550 square feet house.
Sri Lanka abolishes the parliamentary pensions for members of Parliament, their widows, and children, effective immediately.
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Sri Lanka abolishes parliamentary pensions for members of Parliament, their widows & children
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February 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Sri Lanka abolishes the parliamentary pensions for members of Parliament, their widows, and children, effective immediately.
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"I met families who have lost everything, including loved ones, and witnessed both deep hardship and remarkable resilience. The IMF stands with you." Managing Director of IMF K Georgieva in an official visits cyclone Ditwah victims in Sri Lanka's Mawathura
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February 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
"I met families who have lost everything, including loved ones, and witnessed both deep hardship and remarkable resilience. The IMF stands with you." Managing Director of IMF K Georgieva in an official visits cyclone Ditwah victims in Sri Lanka's Mawathura
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Killing of Lawyer Buddhika Mallawarachchi & spouse Wellala Arachchige Nisansala:
"The area of shooting is not a High Security Zone" Sri Lanka public security minister
"Isn't there a defence ministry and the military headquarters 600-700 meters from the scene?" Oppo leader
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"The area of shooting is not a High Security Zone" Sri Lanka public security minister
"Isn't there a defence ministry and the military headquarters 600-700 meters from the scene?" Oppo leader
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February 18, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Killing of Lawyer Buddhika Mallawarachchi & spouse Wellala Arachchige Nisansala:
"The area of shooting is not a High Security Zone" Sri Lanka public security minister
"Isn't there a defence ministry and the military headquarters 600-700 meters from the scene?" Oppo leader
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"The area of shooting is not a High Security Zone" Sri Lanka public security minister
"Isn't there a defence ministry and the military headquarters 600-700 meters from the scene?" Oppo leader
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“No to the old, No to the new”
Mass organisations in Sri Lanka’s north and east launched a mass petition on Sunday (15) from Trincomalee protesting the current PTA anti terror act and the proposed PSTA draft. Jaffna joined the movement from the Jaffna Bishop’s house on Monday(16)
Mass organisations in Sri Lanka’s north and east launched a mass petition on Sunday (15) from Trincomalee protesting the current PTA anti terror act and the proposed PSTA draft. Jaffna joined the movement from the Jaffna Bishop’s house on Monday(16)
February 17, 2026 at 8:21 AM
“No to the old, No to the new”
Mass organisations in Sri Lanka’s north and east launched a mass petition on Sunday (15) from Trincomalee protesting the current PTA anti terror act and the proposed PSTA draft. Jaffna joined the movement from the Jaffna Bishop’s house on Monday(16)
Mass organisations in Sri Lanka’s north and east launched a mass petition on Sunday (15) from Trincomalee protesting the current PTA anti terror act and the proposed PSTA draft. Jaffna joined the movement from the Jaffna Bishop’s house on Monday(16)
A new financial estimate submitted to the court seeking funds to resume excavation work for further 56 days at the Chemmani Siddhupatthi mass grave in Jaffna – Sri Lanka’s second largest mass grave - which was suspended five months ago.
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More Funds Required to Resume Excavation at Chemmani Mass Grave - the second largest in Sri Lanka
More Funds Required to Resume Excavation at Chemmani Mass Grave - the second largest in Sri Lanka A new financial estimate has been submitted to the court seeking funds to resume excavation work for …
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February 17, 2026 at 8:14 AM
A new financial estimate submitted to the court seeking funds to resume excavation work for further 56 days at the Chemmani Siddhupatthi mass grave in Jaffna – Sri Lanka’s second largest mass grave - which was suspended five months ago.
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Bar Association of Sri Lanka decides to withdraw from all court proceedings nationwide today (16) protesting the killing of Attorney at law Buddhika Mallwarachchi who was gunned down with his wife Wellala Arachchige Nisansala near Sri Lanka military headquarters.
February 16, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Bar Association of Sri Lanka decides to withdraw from all court proceedings nationwide today (16) protesting the killing of Attorney at law Buddhika Mallwarachchi who was gunned down with his wife Wellala Arachchige Nisansala near Sri Lanka military headquarters.
UN "deeply concerned that the PSTA does not remedy the substantive deficiencies of the PTA and falls significantly short of conformity with international law" UN Special Experts write 21 page letter to Sri Lanka president on draft Protection of the State from Terrorism Act EXTRACTS ⏬
February 15, 2026 at 7:31 AM
UN "deeply concerned that the PSTA does not remedy the substantive deficiencies of the PTA and falls significantly short of conformity with international law" UN Special Experts write 21 page letter to Sri Lanka president on draft Protection of the State from Terrorism Act EXTRACTS ⏬
A military-police joint effort aimed at hindering a protest that declares Independence Day a ‘black day’ for the north and east – which have received neither justice nor equal rights for nearly eight decades – fails.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:28 AM
A military-police joint effort aimed at hindering a protest that declares Independence Day a ‘black day’ for the north and east – which have received neither justice nor equal rights for nearly eight decades – fails.
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Suspicions growing over police attempt to obscure the identity of the 17-year-old Tamil boy fatally shot in Sri Lanka’s north, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.
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Police operation to cover up gunshot death of minor in north laid bare
Police operation to cover up gunshot death of minor in north laid bare Suspicions are growing that police may be attempting to obscure the identity of the 17-year-old Tamil boy fatally shot in Sri …
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February 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Suspicions growing over police attempt to obscure the identity of the 17-year-old Tamil boy fatally shot in Sri Lanka’s north, raising concerns over transparency and accountability.
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17 years old Tamil boy Alpino Arul Fayaz who was shot dead by Kayts policemen was killed by "Cerebral laceration due to a bullet disldge[d] from a rifle firearm" concludes Consultant Judicial Medical Officer Uruthirapasupathi Mayorathan in autopsy report to Magistrate MNN Hussain
February 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
17 years old Tamil boy Alpino Arul Fayaz who was shot dead by Kayts policemen was killed by "Cerebral laceration due to a bullet disldge[d] from a rifle firearm" concludes Consultant Judicial Medical Officer Uruthirapasupathi Mayorathan in autopsy report to Magistrate MNN Hussain
Denied justice: Tamils in Sri Lanka's eastern Kumarapuram village in Muttur, Trincomalee marked 30 years since the military went on a rampage allegedly killing 26 Tamils including a pregnant mother, women and children, injured 24 and gang raped a 16 year old girl.
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Tamils in Kumarapuram marked 30 years since SL military went on a rampage allegedly killing 26
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February 12, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Denied justice: Tamils in Sri Lanka's eastern Kumarapuram village in Muttur, Trincomalee marked 30 years since the military went on a rampage allegedly killing 26 Tamils including a pregnant mother, women and children, injured 24 and gang raped a 16 year old girl.
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Protesting Sri Lanka police efforts to misrepresent a slain Tamil child as an adult, distraught relatives of 17 years old Alpino Ayubraj Arulfayaz carried his body to Navali Hindu cemetery demanding the arrest of police officers accountable for the daylight highway murder.
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Relatives of 17 years old Alpino Ayubraj Arulfayaz carried his body demanding accountability
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February 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Protesting Sri Lanka police efforts to misrepresent a slain Tamil child as an adult, distraught relatives of 17 years old Alpino Ayubraj Arulfayaz carried his body to Navali Hindu cemetery demanding the arrest of police officers accountable for the daylight highway murder.
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In an apparent bid to cover up police killing of a 17 years old child, Arul Fayaz of Sittankeny, Sri Lanka police claim that the boy who died from police opening fire at a van in Allaipiddy, Kayts is 19 years old. His family says the boy was ferrying workers to earn a living.
February 12, 2026 at 1:30 AM
In an apparent bid to cover up police killing of a 17 years old child, Arul Fayaz of Sittankeny, Sri Lanka police claim that the boy who died from police opening fire at a van in Allaipiddy, Kayts is 19 years old. His family says the boy was ferrying workers to earn a living.
In a landmark case heard under Sri Lanka’s ICCPR act No. 56 of 2007, Galle High Court rules that a Richmond College student was subjected to mental abuse by neglect and degrading treatment in selecting members for the English debating team, and awards compensation of LKR 75,000.
February 11, 2026 at 5:47 AM
In a landmark case heard under Sri Lanka’s ICCPR act No. 56 of 2007, Galle High Court rules that a Richmond College student was subjected to mental abuse by neglect and degrading treatment in selecting members for the English debating team, and awards compensation of LKR 75,000.
Human rights officer Ayanthi Shiromani threatened with disciplinary action by HRC Sri Lanka chair ex SC judge over inviting civil society activists for a sit down protesting failure to appoint a presidential committee pledged 2 months ago to probe alleged internal irregularities.
February 11, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Human rights officer Ayanthi Shiromani threatened with disciplinary action by HRC Sri Lanka chair ex SC judge over inviting civil society activists for a sit down protesting failure to appoint a presidential committee pledged 2 months ago to probe alleged internal irregularities.
Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha & Jaffna Municipal Council provided the service of their septic pump trucks to remove floodwater from Sri Lanka’s second largest mass grave in Chemmani. On March 16, Jaffna Magistrate court is to decide on resuming excavations halted five months ago.
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Nallur PS & Jaffna MC provided service to remove floodwater from Chemmani mass grave site
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February 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha & Jaffna Municipal Council provided the service of their septic pump trucks to remove floodwater from Sri Lanka’s second largest mass grave in Chemmani. On March 16, Jaffna Magistrate court is to decide on resuming excavations halted five months ago.
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17 years old Alpino Arul Fayaz of Sittankeny died from another Sri Lanka police shooting in Allaipiddy, Jaffna today. Police say they opened fire at the van was in which youth was travelling sped defying orders to stop. Kayts police have arrested 2 others who were in van.
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17 years old Alpino Arul Fayaz of Sittankeny died from Sri Lanka police shooting in Allaipidy Jaffna
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February 10, 2026 at 4:26 PM
17 years old Alpino Arul Fayaz of Sittankeny died from another Sri Lanka police shooting in Allaipiddy, Jaffna today. Police say they opened fire at the van was in which youth was travelling sped defying orders to stop. Kayts police have arrested 2 others who were in van.
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Sri Lanka's Free Media Movement (FMM) seeks meeting either with police chief or director, CID to review the progress over the mysterious death of journalist Priyan Malinda in 2025. His wife HMR Dinalankara suspects murder and believes police investigations have not been conducted diligently.
February 10, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Sri Lanka's Free Media Movement (FMM) seeks meeting either with police chief or director, CID to review the progress over the mysterious death of journalist Priyan Malinda in 2025. His wife HMR Dinalankara suspects murder and believes police investigations have not been conducted diligently.
Listen to Sandhya Ekneligoda's revelation about a death threat she received after she protested against Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake promoting Thelge Eranda Radeesh Peiris, the 9th accused in the Prageeth Ekneligoda abduction & enforced disappearance case.
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Sandhya Ekneligoda gets death threats after protesting a promotion by President Anura Dissanayake
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February 8, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Listen to Sandhya Ekneligoda's revelation about a death threat she received after she protested against Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake promoting Thelge Eranda Radeesh Peiris, the 9th accused in the Prageeth Ekneligoda abduction & enforced disappearance case.
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Concerns have been raised regarding constraints on ensuring a fair hearing in a case concerning the Easter Sunday attacks, due to attempts to replace three leading lawyers in Sri Lanka, who appeared for suspects, with less experienced lawyers.
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Attempts to fast-track Easter bombing case with junior lawyers raise concerns
Attempts to fast-track Easter bombing case with junior lawyers raise concerns Concerns have been raised regarding constraints on ensuring a fair hearing in a case concerning the Easter Sunday …
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February 7, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Concerns have been raised regarding constraints on ensuring a fair hearing in a case concerning the Easter Sunday attacks, due to attempts to replace three leading lawyers in Sri Lanka, who appeared for suspects, with less experienced lawyers.
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Declaring that 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka as a Black Day for North & East, thousands of Tamils in Batticaloa, led by relatives of forcibly disappeared protest the Independence Day celebrated by Sri Lankan government with a display of military power.
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Tamils in Batticaloa protest declaring that 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka as a Black Day
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February 5, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Declaring that 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka as a Black Day for North & East, thousands of Tamils in Batticaloa, led by relatives of forcibly disappeared protest the Independence Day celebrated by Sri Lankan government with a display of military power.
#IndependenceSL
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Tamils in their thousands took to the streets of north & east denouncing February 4th as a Black Day for Tamil Homeland with neither justice nor equal rights for the past 78 years while Sri Lanka government celebrated the Independence day in Colombo with military parades.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Tamils in their thousands took to the streets of north & east denouncing February 4th as a Black Day for Tamil Homeland with neither justice nor equal rights for the past 78 years while Sri Lanka government celebrated the Independence day in Colombo with military parades.
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, says that Sri Lanka, a country with several religions, will not tolerate racism or extremism.
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake address 78th National Independence Day celebrations of Sri Lanka
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February 5, 2026 at 2:51 AM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, says that Sri Lanka, a country with several religions, will not tolerate racism or extremism.
#SriLanka #IndependenceDay
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#SriLanka #IndependenceDay
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