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Ex President Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves Colombo Fort Magistrate's court following today's proceedings over alleged misuse of Rs. 16.6 million in public funds during a visit to the United Kingdom in 2023. His secretary Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11.
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Ex President Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves Colombo Fort Magistrate's court after today's proceedings
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January 28, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Ex President Ranil Wickremesinghe leaves Colombo Fort Magistrate's court following today's proceedings over alleged misuse of Rs. 16.6 million in public funds during a visit to the United Kingdom in 2023. His secretary Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11.
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Sri Lanka govt slammed as racist for allocating more funds to carry out a project initiated by Rajapaksa regime, to settle Sinhalese in areas where Tamils have been driven away, an act the environment authorities apparently have flagged to be in violation of constitution.
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Sri Lanka govt slammed for allocating more funds to a project initiated by Rajapaksa regime
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January 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Sri Lanka govt slammed as racist for allocating more funds to carry out a project initiated by Rajapaksa regime, to settle Sinhalese in areas where Tamils have been driven away, an act the environment authorities apparently have flagged to be in violation of constitution.
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Justice Hemant Chandangoudar, of The Madras High Court set aside the State Bank of India’s 2013 order terminating a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee from service, holding that the action was arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of the right to equality.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Justice Hemant Chandangoudar, of The Madras High Court set aside the State Bank of India’s 2013 order terminating a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee from service, holding that the action was arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of the right to equality.
A trade union leader alleges that NPP government – which vowed to increase daily wage of plantation sector workers who have worked tirelessly to strengthen the country’s economy for two centuries – has taken them for granted. 👇👇👇
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Plantation companies demand more tea leaves to pay budget-approved Rs. 200 daily wage hike
A trade union leader who is also a public representative has alleged that the National People’s Power (NPP) government – which vowed to…
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January 26, 2026 at 4:54 PM
A trade union leader alleges that NPP government – which vowed to increase daily wage of plantation sector workers who have worked tirelessly to strengthen the country’s economy for two centuries – has taken them for granted. 👇👇👇
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Sri Lankan government denies access to the key UN agency responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of refugees worldwide to meet over 100 migrants, including children and women, who have been held in a military for more than a year.
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UN denied access to war displaced held in Sri Lanka’s military camp
UN denied access to war displaced held in Sri Lanka’s military camp Sri Lankan government has denied access to the key UN agency responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of refugees …
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January 26, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Sri Lankan government denies access to the key UN agency responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of refugees worldwide to meet over 100 migrants, including children and women, who have been held in a military for more than a year.
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Family & lawyers allege of a plot to cover up the murder of the young fisherman – who was shot in the chest and killed by police officers of the Polonnaruwa divisional motorcycle unit – by portraying him as a drug trafficker.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Family & lawyers allege of a plot to cover up the murder of the young fisherman – who was shot in the chest and killed by police officers of the Polonnaruwa divisional motorcycle unit – by portraying him as a drug trafficker.
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Jaffna Magistrates' Court orders that no development work be carried out at Chemmani Siddhupatthi mass grave site in Jaffna - Sri Lanka’s second largest - without prior court approval.
Excavation work at the site remained at a halt for the past 4 months.
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Excavation work at the site remained at a halt for the past 4 months.
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Court Bans Development Work at Sri Lanka’s Chemmani Mass Grave Site
Court Bans Development Work at Sri Lanka’s Chemmani Mass Grave Site The Jaffna Magistrates' Court has ordered that no development work be carried out at the Chemmani Siddhupatthi mass grave site in …
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January 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Jaffna Magistrates' Court orders that no development work be carried out at Chemmani Siddhupatthi mass grave site in Jaffna - Sri Lanka’s second largest - without prior court approval.
Excavation work at the site remained at a halt for the past 4 months.
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Excavation work at the site remained at a halt for the past 4 months.
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Coming to the defence of the Attorney General in the face of heavy criticism over the impartiality of his office, Sri Lanka's Bar Association urges government to protect the independence of 'key institutions including that of the Attorney General'
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January 20, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Coming to the defence of the Attorney General in the face of heavy criticism over the impartiality of his office, Sri Lanka's Bar Association urges government to protect the independence of 'key institutions including that of the Attorney General'
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Jaffna University students marked 25 years since the Pongu Tamil Declaration by paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the Tamil’s right to self-determination, the recognition of Tamils as a distinct nationality and accepting Sri Lanka's north & east as Tamil homeland.
January 20, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Jaffna University students marked 25 years since the Pongu Tamil Declaration by paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the Tamil’s right to self-determination, the recognition of Tamils as a distinct nationality and accepting Sri Lanka's north & east as Tamil homeland.
Residents of Mannar protested the President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s visit, accusing the govt of pushing large-scale wind power and mining projects, ignoring the local voices.
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Protest against Sri Lanka President’s Visit to Mannar over implementation of a “Narrow Agenda”
Protest against Sri Lanka President’s Visit to Mannar over implementation of a “Narrow Agenda” Residents of Mannar have expressed strong displeasure to the President of Sri Lanka for allowing …
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January 20, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Residents of Mannar protested the President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s visit, accusing the govt of pushing large-scale wind power and mining projects, ignoring the local voices.
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Sri Lanka police that claims to have obtained 95 Red Notices have published only 22 wanted notices in their own website.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Sri Lanka police that claims to have obtained 95 Red Notices have published only 22 wanted notices in their own website.
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A Pongal for Rights event was held in Colombo with wishes for the victory of the struggle for Malaiyaga Tamil peoples dignity. The key demands are
* An Individual Home
* Land with Secure Title
* New Villages for Plantation Workers
* An Individual Home
* Land with Secure Title
* New Villages for Plantation Workers
January 18, 2026 at 1:58 PM
A Pongal for Rights event was held in Colombo with wishes for the victory of the struggle for Malaiyaga Tamil peoples dignity. The key demands are
* An Individual Home
* Land with Secure Title
* New Villages for Plantation Workers
* An Individual Home
* Land with Secure Title
* New Villages for Plantation Workers
Sri Lanka's estate workers risk being denied the raised wage approved by the budget, as plantation bosses are yet to direct their management to pay the promised LKR 200 salary hike, warns opposition lawmaker Jeevan Thondaman urging government to get the relevant circular issued.
January 18, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Sri Lanka's estate workers risk being denied the raised wage approved by the budget, as plantation bosses are yet to direct their management to pay the promised LKR 200 salary hike, warns opposition lawmaker Jeevan Thondaman urging government to get the relevant circular issued.
In the UK, Sri Lankan Thisara Weragalage (37), has admitted to killing his ex wife Nirodha Niwunhella (32) in the capital of Wales - Cardiff last August. Newport Crown Court Judge Daniel Williams remanded the defendant in custody until his sentencing date of February 20.
January 18, 2026 at 12:46 PM
In the UK, Sri Lankan Thisara Weragalage (37), has admitted to killing his ex wife Nirodha Niwunhella (32) in the capital of Wales - Cardiff last August. Newport Crown Court Judge Daniel Williams remanded the defendant in custody until his sentencing date of February 20.
In a damning letter to Sri Lanka president Anura Disanayake rights activist Sandya Eknaligoda protests military intel officer Thelge Eranda Ratheesh Peiris, an accused in the 2010 abduction of her journalist husband Prageeth Ekneligoda being promoted to the post of brigadier.
January 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM
In a damning letter to Sri Lanka president Anura Disanayake rights activist Sandya Eknaligoda protests military intel officer Thelge Eranda Ratheesh Peiris, an accused in the 2010 abduction of her journalist husband Prageeth Ekneligoda being promoted to the post of brigadier.
Where Sri Lanka authorities fail to act, international community should support accountability efforts by exercising universal or extraterritorial jurisdiction when appropriate, imposing targeted sanctions against perpetrators of conflict related sexual violence: Latest UN report
January 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Where Sri Lanka authorities fail to act, international community should support accountability efforts by exercising universal or extraterritorial jurisdiction when appropriate, imposing targeted sanctions against perpetrators of conflict related sexual violence: Latest UN report
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social writes to the British Home Secretary on tens of thousands of international care workers including many Sri Lankans who are uncertain about their future in the UK since the announcement of 'devastating' plans to extend their settlement visas from five to 15 years.
January 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social writes to the British Home Secretary on tens of thousands of international care workers including many Sri Lankans who are uncertain about their future in the UK since the announcement of 'devastating' plans to extend their settlement visas from five to 15 years.
Another death in Sri Lanka’s prison system raises serious alarm.
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Another Death at a Prison in Sri Lanka Sparks Allegations of Negligence
Another Death at a Prison in Sri Lanka Sparks Allegations of Negligence The family of a detainee who died while in custody has accused Sri Lanka prison authorities of negligence. Relatives of …
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January 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Another death in Sri Lanka’s prison system raises serious alarm.
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Police surveillance at Tamil protest in Jaffna against the military-backed Thaiyitthi Tissa temple. Activists fear data collection signals future crackdowns as families demand return of seized land.
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Police surveillance at Tamil protest against Tissa Vihara sparks concerns of crackdown
Police surveillance at Tamil protest against Tissa Vihara sparks concerns of crackdown Jaffna, Sri Lanka – An unprecedented police operation to collect details of vehicles and their owners at a …
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January 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Police surveillance at Tamil protest in Jaffna against the military-backed Thaiyitthi Tissa temple. Activists fear data collection signals future crackdowns as families demand return of seized land.
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Following a high level meeting with TNPF, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, convinced that the proposed Sri Lanka constitution reinforces the Unitary State structure, has written to PM of India urging to press for a federal arrangement that devolves power to the provinces.
January 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Following a high level meeting with TNPF, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, convinced that the proposed Sri Lanka constitution reinforces the Unitary State structure, has written to PM of India urging to press for a federal arrangement that devolves power to the provinces.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges PM Modi to press Sri Lanka for a federal constitution that devolves power, protects minority rights, and upholds pluralism, while warning a unitary model risks injustice, instability, & renewed conflict.
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Stalin urges Modi to put pressure on Sri Lanka for a federal structure
The Tamil Nadu chief minister has urged the Indian prime minister to put diplomatic pressure on Sri Lanka to adopt a federal constitution.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges PM Modi to press Sri Lanka for a federal constitution that devolves power, protects minority rights, and upholds pluralism, while warning a unitary model risks injustice, instability, & renewed conflict.
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Tamils paid tribute to nine who were killed by police shooting at the fourth World Tamil Research Conference, during the Sirimavo Bandaranaike government, 52 years ago. The conference held in Jaffna from 2 to 9 January 1974 was attended by prominent international scholars.
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Remembering the 9 Martyrs of the 4th World Tamil Research Conference | Jaffna 1974
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January 11, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Tamils paid tribute to nine who were killed by police shooting at the fourth World Tamil Research Conference, during the Sirimavo Bandaranaike government, 52 years ago. The conference held in Jaffna from 2 to 9 January 1974 was attended by prominent international scholars.
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On Saturday, an event was held in Sri Lanka's central highlands to the memory of Malaiyaga Tamils who had sacrificed their lives in the fight for their rights. January 10th is the day Muloya Govindan – the first Lankan worker – to be killed by the British Raj 86 years ago.
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Honoring the Sacrifice of Malaiyaga Tamils | Muloya Govindan Remembered
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January 11, 2026 at 8:50 AM
On Saturday, an event was held in Sri Lanka's central highlands to the memory of Malaiyaga Tamils who had sacrificed their lives in the fight for their rights. January 10th is the day Muloya Govindan – the first Lankan worker – to be killed by the British Raj 86 years ago.
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Journalists of the Batticaloa Press Club marked 17 years since the killing of Sunday Leader founder editor Lasantha Wickrematunge in broad daylight.
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17 Years Without Justice: Batticaloa Press Club Remembers Lasantha Wickrematunge
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January 11, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Journalists of the Batticaloa Press Club marked 17 years since the killing of Sunday Leader founder editor Lasantha Wickrematunge in broad daylight.
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Ilangai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) senior leader and MP Sivagnanam Sridharan presented to the Sri Lanka Parliament details of two non-Buddhist shrines that were destroyed in the North even after the end of the civil war. 👇👇👇
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Tamil MP Submits Details of Post-War Destruction of Shrines to Parliament of Sri Lanka
Tamil MP Submits Details of Post-War Destruction of Shrines to Parliament of Sri Lanka Colombo, 6 January 2026 — A senior Tamil MP from the North on Tuesday accused the National People’s Power …
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January 11, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Ilangai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) senior leader and MP Sivagnanam Sridharan presented to the Sri Lanka Parliament details of two non-Buddhist shrines that were destroyed in the North even after the end of the civil war. 👇👇👇
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