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Cardinal Ranjith says Grade 6 sex ed will “destroy our children.” Ministry sources say it’s age-appropriate biology. What’s actually in the lessons (and what isn’t), plus the UNFPA angle. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Cardinal Leads Holy Crusade Against Sex Ed
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January 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Cardinal Ranjith says Grade 6 sex ed will “destroy our children.” Ministry sources say it’s age-appropriate biology. What’s actually in the lessons (and what isn’t), plus the UNFPA angle. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Continuing the pattern of previous Sinhala-majority governments, the NPP has appointed a 19-member archaeology panel — gazetted on Nov 1, 2025 — with zero Tamil or Muslim scholars. A “new politics” repeating old habits.#independentjournalism #jaffna
No Tamil or Muslim Representation in Newly Appointed Archaeology Advisory Committee
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December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Continuing the pattern of previous Sinhala-majority governments, the NPP has appointed a 19-member archaeology panel — gazetted on Nov 1, 2025 — with zero Tamil or Muslim scholars. A “new politics” repeating old habits.#independentjournalism #jaffna
After 30 years of brutal war, you’d expect our community to at least rise above caste. But the Mullaitivu caste-assault case shows how deep these divisions still run — and how far we still have to go.#srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Youth Attacked Inside Kilinochchi Temple in Caste-Based Assault
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December 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
After 30 years of brutal war, you’d expect our community to at least rise above caste. But the Mullaitivu caste-assault case shows how deep these divisions still run — and how far we still have to go.#srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Retired judges aren’t saviours: 20 judicial officers were removed last week. See why the Wigneswaran gamble failed, how Ilancheliyan’s lobbying and diaspora push fit a pattern, and what Tamil politics must do next. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna bit.ly/3XxrhNo
Why Tamil Politics Cannot Be a Pensioner's Hobby
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December 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Retired judges aren’t saviours: 20 judicial officers were removed last week. See why the Wigneswaran gamble failed, how Ilancheliyan’s lobbying and diaspora push fit a pattern, and what Tamil politics must do next. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna bit.ly/3XxrhNo
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake asked the media to back his anti-drug push—while reporters were kept outside the launch at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. Who was allowed in (editors), and why this keeps happening. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
President Calls for Media Support at Anti-Drug Launch — But Keeps Media Outside
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December 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake asked the media to back his anti-drug push—while reporters were kept outside the launch at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. Who was allowed in (editors), and why this keeps happening. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
A year after November 2024, Karaichi member Bharathidasan Ezhilventhan was charged over LTTE Heroes’ Week portraits, granted bail. We unpack timing before 2025 Maaveerar Naal, his dual role as S. Sritharan’s driver #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Local Council Member Summoned to Court Over 2024 Heroes' Week Commemoration
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December 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A year after November 2024, Karaichi member Bharathidasan Ezhilventhan was charged over LTTE Heroes’ Week portraits, granted bail. We unpack timing before 2025 Maaveerar Naal, his dual role as S. Sritharan’s driver #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
239 of 240 remains exhumed—but Phase 3 at Chemmani is on hold after rainwater collected at the site, with a review set for January 19, 2026. What officials found, why stalling claims don't hold, and what’s next. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Chemmani Mass Grave Excavation Postponed to 2026 Due to Rainwater Accumulation
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December 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
239 of 240 remains exhumed—but Phase 3 at Chemmani is on hold after rainwater collected at the site, with a review set for January 19, 2026. What officials found, why stalling claims don't hold, and what’s next. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Since 2021, at least 78 migrants have reportedly died along Belarus’ frontiers. One was Sylvester Diloshan, 34. Survivor’s account of beatings, a fatal pushback, and smuggling debt: tens of millions of rupees. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Kilinochchi Man Dies on Belarus–Latvia Border
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December 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Since 2021, at least 78 migrants have reportedly died along Belarus’ frontiers. One was Sylvester Diloshan, 34. Survivor’s account of beatings, a fatal pushback, and smuggling debt: tens of millions of rupees. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
October 28’s high-level defence meeting aims to speed the return of military-occupied private land in Jaffna. Inside: phased withdrawal, new boundaries—and why the UN calls it "restoring dignity and trust" #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
High-Level Defence Talks on Jaffna Land Release Praised by United Nations
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November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
October 28’s high-level defence meeting aims to speed the return of military-occupied private land in Jaffna. Inside: phased withdrawal, new boundaries—and why the UN calls it "restoring dignity and trust" #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
IMF push: salaries from local income. Jaffna Mayor V. Mathivathani: 816 staff cost 660m rupees + 300m in allowances, and urges the Central Government to release locally collected taxes. What it means for services #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Jaffna Mayor Calls on Central Government to Release Locally Collected Tax Revenues to Municipal Councils
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
IMF push: salaries from local income. Jaffna Mayor V. Mathivathani: 816 staff cost 660m rupees + 300m in allowances, and urges the Central Government to release locally collected taxes. What it means for services #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
MP Sivagnanam Shritharan faces a privileges probe: claims he backed gov picks on the Constitutional Council and a bribery complaint over three bar permits in Kilinochchi. What the complaint says and the stakes. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
MP Sritharan Accused of Turning Watchdog Council into Shield Against Corruption
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November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
MP Sivagnanam Shritharan faces a privileges probe: claims he backed gov picks on the Constitutional Council and a bribery complaint over three bar permits in Kilinochchi. What the complaint says and the stakes. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Why were a T-56 and three grenades hidden in the University of Jaffna library roof? Repairs uncovered ammo, supplies and a blood-stained lungi—raising a possible link to Panchadsaram Gunenthiran (Captain Ellalan). #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Arms Cache Found Hidden in Jaffna University Library Roof
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November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Why were a T-56 and three grenades hidden in the University of Jaffna library roof? Repairs uncovered ammo, supplies and a blood-stained lungi—raising a possible link to Panchadsaram Gunenthiran (Captain Ellalan). #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Who’s stalling the Chemmani mass grave probe? Gnanananda Thero says the JVP-led govt is obstructing exhumations, breaking its PTA pledge, and shifting blame to LTTE. See what he saw and why it matters. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Buddhist Monk in Jaffna Accuses Government of Undermining Chemmani Mass Grave Investigation
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November 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Who’s stalling the Chemmani mass grave probe? Gnanananda Thero says the JVP-led govt is obstructing exhumations, breaking its PTA pledge, and shifting blame to LTTE. See what he saw and why it matters. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
On the day Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam said the military spreads narcotics in the North, a TNPF member’s son was arrested with 20 grams of ICE—and a Rs. 2 million bribe was refused. Timeline, names, fallout. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
When the Preacher Trips on His Own Sermon: TNPF’s ‘ICE’ Irony in Jaffna
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November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On the day Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam said the military spreads narcotics in the North, a TNPF member’s son was arrested with 20 grams of ICE—and a Rs. 2 million bribe was refused. Timeline, names, fallout. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
A JMC annex allegedly slipped into private hands—while taxes were still paid to JMC. C.V.K. Sivagnanam says a forged deed and altered asset registers enabled an after 2006 change, at a site tied to K.M. Sellappa. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
C.V.K. Sivagnanam Alleges Fraudulent Transfer of Jaffna Municipal Council Property
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A JMC annex allegedly slipped into private hands—while taxes were still paid to JMC. C.V.K. Sivagnanam says a forged deed and altered asset registers enabled an after 2006 change, at a site tied to K.M. Sellappa. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
One voice vs genocide: On March 19, 2004, Mukesh Kapila went on BBC, named Darfur—and within weeks the UN moved. He argues LTTE/Hamas/ISIS can’t create countries through terror—and what that means for Sri Lanka. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
“Be it LTTE, Hamas, or ISIS — You Can’t Create a Country Through Terror”: UN Whistleblower Mukesh Kapila, Who Exposed the Darfur Genocide, Speaks to Jaffna Monitor
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November 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
One voice vs genocide: On March 19, 2004, Mukesh Kapila went on BBC, named Darfur—and within weeks the UN moved. He argues LTTE/Hamas/ISIS can’t create countries through terror—and what that means for Sri Lanka. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Rs. 1 crore in debt. Comrade Billa’s PUBG addiction spiralled from meter-interest loans to a suicide attempt; he died days later in Jaffna. Read the chain—and why locals urge regulation or a ban #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Former PLOTE Local Council Member Dies After PUBG Addiction Leads to Suicide Attempt
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November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Rs. 1 crore in debt. Comrade Billa’s PUBG addiction spiralled from meter-interest loans to a suicide attempt; he died days later in Jaffna. Read the chain—and why locals urge regulation or a ban #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
How did SM Isham Marikkar get listed as “Mayor – Puttalam Municipal Council” at a mayors-only Dubai summit? Read the APCS 2025 fallout: legal action, his “City Leader” defense, and the mayor pass at around USD 250. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Puttalam Municipal Council in Turmoil Over ‘Fake Mayor’ Controversy
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November 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
How did SM Isham Marikkar get listed as “Mayor – Puttalam Municipal Council” at a mayors-only Dubai summit? Read the APCS 2025 fallout: legal action, his “City Leader” defense, and the mayor pass at around USD 250. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Tired of Sri Lanka's hero-vs-villain stories? Read the editorial that names the 1990 expulsion of Northern Muslims "ethnic cleansing" then see a professor and MP map a pragmatic path from shared history #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
Beyond the Rubble of Simple Stories: A New Sri Lankan Consciousness Emerges
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November 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tired of Sri Lanka's hero-vs-villain stories? Read the editorial that names the 1990 expulsion of Northern Muslims "ethnic cleansing" then see a professor and MP map a pragmatic path from shared history #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna
In Jaffna Monitor, eminent surgeon Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke recounts what he witnessed during the 107-day siege of Jaffna Fort in 1990. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna bit.ly/44clDE2
Inside the Siege: A Sinhala Doctor’s Account of Jaffna Fort, 1990
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November 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In Jaffna Monitor, eminent surgeon Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke recounts what he witnessed during the 107-day siege of Jaffna Fort in 1990. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna bit.ly/44clDE2
On Nov 2, 2025, journalist M.R. Narayan Swamy enters his 48th year in journalism. In this guest column for Jaffna Monitor, the author of Tigers of Lanka reflects on how journalism has changed — and what has stayed the same. #independentjournalism #jaffna
A Mission Called Journalism: Then and Now
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November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On Nov 2, 2025, journalist M.R. Narayan Swamy enters his 48th year in journalism. In this guest column for Jaffna Monitor, the author of Tigers of Lanka reflects on how journalism has changed — and what has stayed the same. #independentjournalism #jaffna
Can a Tamil entrepreneur feel safe in a Sinhala-majority town 16 years after the war? DJ Rob R is closing Tiffins in Ahangama after death threats and police inaction. What his ordeal says about diaspora investment. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna bit.ly/4qZAZ8K
Diaspora Tamil DJ Faces Racist Threats, Forced to Close Ahangama Restaurant
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November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Can a Tamil entrepreneur feel safe in a Sinhala-majority town 16 years after the war? DJ Rob R is closing Tiffins in Ahangama after death threats and police inaction. What his ordeal says about diaspora investment. #srilanka #independentjournalism #jaffna bit.ly/4qZAZ8K
Writer N. Saravanan tells Jaffna Monitor that anti-Tamil racism, anti-Indian sentiment, and the glorification of violence in Sri Lanka trace back to the narratives of the Mahavamsa.#jaffna
The Roots of Sri Lanka’s Genocidal Mindset and Anti-Indian Sentiment Lie in the Mahavamsa: Writer N. Saravanan on His Bold New Translation
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November 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Writer N. Saravanan tells Jaffna Monitor that anti-Tamil racism, anti-Indian sentiment, and the glorification of violence in Sri Lanka trace back to the narratives of the Mahavamsa.#jaffna
Tamil politics cannot be a retirement plan. Our future cannot be outsourced to pensioners and part-time saviours. It’s time to build real leaders — not recycle old ones. New JM editorial out now.
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Why Tamil Politics Cannot Be a Pensioner's Hobby
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November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Tamil politics cannot be a retirement plan. Our future cannot be outsourced to pensioners and part-time saviours. It’s time to build real leaders — not recycle old ones. New JM editorial out now.
#independentjournalism #jaffna bit.ly/4oI4CKt
#independentjournalism #jaffna bit.ly/4oI4CKt
Translated from the original Tamil short story “Yāppānaccāmi” (யாப்பாணச் சாமி) by Shobasakthi. Translated by Eḻuttukkiṉiyavaṉ.#jaffna
Jaffna Swami
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November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Translated from the original Tamil short story “Yāppānaccāmi” (யாப்பாணச் சாமி) by Shobasakthi. Translated by Eḻuttukkiṉiyavaṉ.#jaffna