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"வடக்கு, கிழக்கு இணைப்பு என்பது தமிழர் பிரச்சினையின் அடிப்படை"
JVP தமிழர் பிரச்சினையை தீர்க்குமென நம்பினால் அதனைவிட ஒரு முட்டாள்தனம் இருக்க முடியாது எனத் தெரிவித்துள்ள MP ஜி ஜி பொன்னம்பலம், வடக்கு, கிழக்கை பிரித்த விடயத்தை அந்தக் கட்சி பெருமையாகவே கருதுவதாக சுட்டிக்காட்டியுள்ளார்.
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JVP தமிழர் பிரச்சினையை தீர்க்குமென நம்பினால் அதனைவிட ஒரு முட்டாள்தனம் இருக்க முடியாது எனத் தெரிவித்துள்ள MP ஜி ஜி பொன்னம்பலம், வடக்கு, கிழக்கை பிரித்த விடயத்தை அந்தக் கட்சி பெருமையாகவே கருதுவதாக சுட்டிக்காட்டியுள்ளார்.
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"வடக்கு, கிழக்கு இணைப்பு என்பது தமிழர் பிரச்சினையின் அடிப்படை" G G Ponnambalam
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December 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
"வடக்கு, கிழக்கு இணைப்பு என்பது தமிழர் பிரச்சினையின் அடிப்படை"
JVP தமிழர் பிரச்சினையை தீர்க்குமென நம்பினால் அதனைவிட ஒரு முட்டாள்தனம் இருக்க முடியாது எனத் தெரிவித்துள்ள MP ஜி ஜி பொன்னம்பலம், வடக்கு, கிழக்கை பிரித்த விடயத்தை அந்தக் கட்சி பெருமையாகவே கருதுவதாக சுட்டிக்காட்டியுள்ளார்.
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JVP தமிழர் பிரச்சினையை தீர்க்குமென நம்பினால் அதனைவிட ஒரு முட்டாள்தனம் இருக்க முடியாது எனத் தெரிவித்துள்ள MP ஜி ஜி பொன்னம்பலம், வடக்கு, கிழக்கை பிரித்த விடயத்தை அந்தக் கட்சி பெருமையாகவே கருதுவதாக சுட்டிக்காட்டியுள்ளார்.
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Sunday Times understands that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had initially requested for a 90-day detention order to be issued against Devananda. The request had been turned down by Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala. The Police Media Division said yesterday.
December 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Sunday Times understands that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had initially requested for a 90-day detention order to be issued against Devananda. The request had been turned down by Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala. The Police Media Division said yesterday.
"Stop Cultural Genocide!"
Jaffna university undergraduates protest Sri Lanka police arresting five including a Hindu priest & a council chairman for protesting the continuing presence of a Buddhist temple forcibly erected with military sponsorship on land owned by Tamils.
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Jaffna university undergraduates protest Sri Lanka police arresting five including a Hindu priest & a council chairman for protesting the continuing presence of a Buddhist temple forcibly erected with military sponsorship on land owned by Tamils.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"Stop Cultural Genocide!"
Jaffna university undergraduates protest Sri Lanka police arresting five including a Hindu priest & a council chairman for protesting the continuing presence of a Buddhist temple forcibly erected with military sponsorship on land owned by Tamils.
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Jaffna university undergraduates protest Sri Lanka police arresting five including a Hindu priest & a council chairman for protesting the continuing presence of a Buddhist temple forcibly erected with military sponsorship on land owned by Tamils.
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"By propagating the lie that Tamils expressed their direct preference, Anura Dissanayake’s government is planning to force upon the Tamils a state structure more draconian than current unitary state structure." G G Ponnambalam following meeting with M K Stalin in Chennai.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"By propagating the lie that Tamils expressed their direct preference, Anura Dissanayake’s government is planning to force upon the Tamils a state structure more draconian than current unitary state structure." G G Ponnambalam following meeting with M K Stalin in Chennai.
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Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara points out that PTA introduced by the country's first Executive President, J.R. Jayewardene, laid the foundation for shaping the ideology of youth in both North and South that there was no other path to struggle other than armed struggle.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara points out that PTA introduced by the country's first Executive President, J.R. Jayewardene, laid the foundation for shaping the ideology of youth in both North and South that there was no other path to struggle other than armed struggle.
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Human rights activist Sandya Ekneligoda expressed concerns about Sri Lanka’s capital still not having a monument in remembrance of murdered and disappeared journalists.
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Monument in Kilinochchi to commemorate Sinhala and Tamil journalists
Monument in Kilinochchi to commemorate Sinhala and Tamil journalists A human rights activist who has received international awards in recognition of her unwavering struggle for her disappeared …
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December 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Human rights activist Sandya Ekneligoda expressed concerns about Sri Lanka’s capital still not having a monument in remembrance of murdered and disappeared journalists.
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Meeting for the first time after the Cyclone Ditwah disaster, Sri Lanka's National Council for Disaster Management decides to revamp the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 of 2005 that requires the meeting to be held at least once every three months.
December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Meeting for the first time after the Cyclone Ditwah disaster, Sri Lanka's National Council for Disaster Management decides to revamp the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 of 2005 that requires the meeting to be held at least once every three months.
A memorial – established near the second largest mass grave in Sri Lanka to commemorate Tamil people who died in the war and were forcibly disappeared – has been vandalised for the second time in two months. The memorial has also been honoured by the UN.
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Chemmani memorial for the war affected vandalised again
Chemmani memorial for the war affected vandalised again A memorial – established near the second largest mass grave in Sri Lanka to commemorate the Tamil people who died in the war and were …
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December 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A memorial – established near the second largest mass grave in Sri Lanka to commemorate Tamil people who died in the war and were forcibly disappeared – has been vandalised for the second time in two months. The memorial has also been honoured by the UN.
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Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre suffers from severe shortage of staff for years and no shortage of unimplemented recommendations.
There is also a specific need for staff who can handle the Tamil language in the 24×7 emergency operation room and 117 call centre, the 2023 report flagged.
There is also a specific need for staff who can handle the Tamil language in the 24×7 emergency operation room and 117 call centre, the 2023 report flagged.
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre suffers from severe shortage of staff for years and no shortage of unimplemented recommendations.
There is also a specific need for staff who can handle the Tamil language in the 24×7 emergency operation room and 117 call centre, the 2023 report flagged.
There is also a specific need for staff who can handle the Tamil language in the 24×7 emergency operation room and 117 call centre, the 2023 report flagged.
Ministry of Justice Sri Lanka publishes new anti terrorism bill - The Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) that also grants wide ranging 'stop, search and arrest' police powers to the military and coast guard .
December 14, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Ministry of Justice Sri Lanka publishes new anti terrorism bill - The Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill - to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) that also grants wide ranging 'stop, search and arrest' police powers to the military and coast guard .
Sri Lanka Government officials at risk of legal issues when implementing directives issued by topmost authorities aiming to promptly dispose of the bodies of those who died in the recent weather-related calamities.
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Concerns over two high-level directives on disaster body management
Government officials are at risk of legal issues when implementing directives issued by topmost authorities aiming to promptly dispose of…
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December 14, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sri Lanka Government officials at risk of legal issues when implementing directives issued by topmost authorities aiming to promptly dispose of the bodies of those who died in the recent weather-related calamities.
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Sri Lanka's Parliament opposition stage walk out alleging the government refuses to allocate sufficient time to discuss the tragic weather disater that has claimed 366 lives so far.
"There are serious shortcomings in the way in which things are handled" MP G G Ponnambalam
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"There are serious shortcomings in the way in which things are handled" MP G G Ponnambalam
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"There are serious shortcomings in the way in which things are handled" MP G G Ponnambalam
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December 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Sri Lanka's Parliament opposition stage walk out alleging the government refuses to allocate sufficient time to discuss the tragic weather disater that has claimed 366 lives so far.
"There are serious shortcomings in the way in which things are handled" MP G G Ponnambalam
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"There are serious shortcomings in the way in which things are handled" MP G G Ponnambalam
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In the eastern province of Batticaloa, a largely youth group congregated at the eastern university of Vantharamoolai, inundated by flooding to pay their respects to Tamils who perished in the war against the Sri Lankan military.
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In Batticaloa, a largely youth group congregated to pay respects to Tamils who perished in the war
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November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In the eastern province of Batticaloa, a largely youth group congregated at the eastern university of Vantharamoolai, inundated by flooding to pay their respects to Tamils who perished in the war against the Sri Lankan military.
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In Jaffna, massive crowds at Kopai to honour their loved ones opposite Sri Lanka military's 51 Division camp erected on a vandalised Maveerar burial ground where hundreds of Tamil militants have been laid to rest.
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In Jaffna, massive crowds at Kopai to honour their loved ones opposite Sri Lanka military's 51 Division camp erected on a vandalised Maveerar burial ground where hundreds of Tamil militants have been laid to rest.
Vavuniya district receives heaviest rainfall of 147.5 mm during the three hours ending at 1730 on 27 Nov 2025 followed by Nuwaraeliya and Polonnaruwa, according to data released by Sri Lanka Meteorology Department
November 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Vavuniya district receives heaviest rainfall of 147.5 mm during the three hours ending at 1730 on 27 Nov 2025 followed by Nuwaraeliya and Polonnaruwa, according to data released by Sri Lanka Meteorology Department
Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation shuts down several wildlife sanctuaries for tourists including Yala, Horton Place, Wasgomuwa, Kumana, Minneriya and Kavudulla following severe weather that has claimed at least 31 lives.
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Sri Lanka Department of Wildlife Conservation shuts down several wildlife sanctuaries for tourists including Yala, Horton Place, Wasgomuwa, Kumana, Minneriya and Kavudulla following severe weather that has claimed at least 31 lives.
A list of non-Tamils – who joined the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and died in the war against the Sri Lankan army – has come to light.
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Sinhala, Muslim and Burgher fighters in Tamil Maaveerar cemeteries
Sinhala, Muslim and Burgher fighters in Tamil Maaveerar cemeteries A list of non-Tamils – who joined the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and died in the war against the Sri Lankan army – …
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November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A list of non-Tamils – who joined the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and died in the war against the Sri Lankan army – has come to light.
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Sri Lanka archeology officials consent in court to seek permission before erecting signboards removed by the local council – legal authority over public roads. PC M A Sumanthiran speaks to journalists in Valaichchenai after court granted bail for 5 arrested for the removal.
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Sri Lanka archeology consent to seek permission before erecting signboards removed by local council
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November 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Sri Lanka archeology officials consent in court to seek permission before erecting signboards removed by the local council – legal authority over public roads. PC M A Sumanthiran speaks to journalists in Valaichchenai after court granted bail for 5 arrested for the removal.
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Allegations that Sri Lanka government used intelligence agency personnel to monitor the activities of the Tamil people.
Incidents of police summoning the organizers of Maaveerar Naal (Great Heroes’ Day) ceremony and imposing restrictions also reported.
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Incidents of police summoning the organizers of Maaveerar Naal (Great Heroes’ Day) ceremony and imposing restrictions also reported.
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Intelligence agencies accused of intimidating Tamil Maaveerar Naal ceremony organizers
Intelligence agencies accused of intimidating Tamil Maaveerar Naal ceremony organizers Allegations have been levelled that the government, which claims to have ensured the right to commemorate the …
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November 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Allegations that Sri Lanka government used intelligence agency personnel to monitor the activities of the Tamil people.
Incidents of police summoning the organizers of Maaveerar Naal (Great Heroes’ Day) ceremony and imposing restrictions also reported.
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Incidents of police summoning the organizers of Maaveerar Naal (Great Heroes’ Day) ceremony and imposing restrictions also reported.
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Opposition lawmaker Rauff Hakeem slams the Sri Lanka Attorney General’s department that 'has been complicit in many politically motivated prosecutions’ for opposing the establishment of an Independent Public Prosecutors office to handle cases on serious human rights allegations.
November 19, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Opposition lawmaker Rauff Hakeem slams the Sri Lanka Attorney General’s department that 'has been complicit in many politically motivated prosecutions’ for opposing the establishment of an Independent Public Prosecutors office to handle cases on serious human rights allegations.
A proposal has been submitted to the Thunukkai Pradeshiya Sabha to name streets in the villages where a group of Tamil schoolgirls and health workers had lived. They were killed by state forces in Mullaitivu two years before the end of the war.
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Vanni roads to be named in memory of schoolgirls killed in military attack
Vanni roads to be named in memory of schoolgirls killed in military attack A proposal has been submitted to the Thunukkai Pradeshiya Sabha to name streets in the villages where a group of Tamil …
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November 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
A proposal has been submitted to the Thunukkai Pradeshiya Sabha to name streets in the villages where a group of Tamil schoolgirls and health workers had lived. They were killed by state forces in Mullaitivu two years before the end of the war.
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70-year-old Buddhist monk Naotunne Vijitha found guilty of 8 charges of sexual penetration of a child under 16 and 9 charges of committing an indecent act with a child under 16. A County Court jury found him guilty of historical sex offences against 6 girls at a Melbourne temple.
November 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
70-year-old Buddhist monk Naotunne Vijitha found guilty of 8 charges of sexual penetration of a child under 16 and 9 charges of committing an indecent act with a child under 16. A County Court jury found him guilty of historical sex offences against 6 girls at a Melbourne temple.
Citizens Committee of Velvettithurai submits a legal claim for $15 million (4.5 billion LKR) to Sri Lankan Office for Reparations demanding justice for 66 Tamil civilians killed & 33 injured in Velvettithurai by IPKF during 1989 Velvettithurai massacre.
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“This is not just about monetary compensation” claim to Sri Lanka for 1989 Indian massacre
“This is not just about monetary compensation” claim to Sri Lanka for 1989 Indian massacre A Tamil citizens movement has demanded millions in compensation from the Sri Lankan government for a …
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October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Citizens Committee of Velvettithurai submits a legal claim for $15 million (4.5 billion LKR) to Sri Lankan Office for Reparations demanding justice for 66 Tamil civilians killed & 33 injured in Velvettithurai by IPKF during 1989 Velvettithurai massacre.
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Paying tribute to over 60 Tamils killed by the occupying IPKF Indian forces 36 years ago, the Valvettithurai Citizen’s Committee released a report featuring testimonies of the massacre and demanded a USD 15 million compensation (LKR 4.5 billion) from Sri Lankan government.
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Valvettithurai Citizen’s Committee released a report featuring testimonies of massacre over 60Tamils
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October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Paying tribute to over 60 Tamils killed by the occupying IPKF Indian forces 36 years ago, the Valvettithurai Citizen’s Committee released a report featuring testimonies of the massacre and demanded a USD 15 million compensation (LKR 4.5 billion) from Sri Lankan government.
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The court has been informed that excavations of the Colombo Port mass grave, led by JMO specialist Dr. Hewage and forensic archaeologist Prof. Raj Somadeva, from which over 100 skeletons were exhumed, have concluded.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The court has been informed that excavations of the Colombo Port mass grave, led by JMO specialist Dr. Hewage and forensic archaeologist Prof. Raj Somadeva, from which over 100 skeletons were exhumed, have concluded.
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