Former LTTE member and rehabilitated cadre K. Inbarasa has called on Tamil families to rally behind his candidacy in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Sri Lanka, presenting it as an opportunity for the Tamil community to gain representation and a voice in government. Speaking at a media conference in Vavuniya, Inbarasa emphasized the unique position of rehabilitated LTTE members in addressing the needs and grievances of Eelam Tamils, urging a united front to advance Tamil interests.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence dismissed rumours of a military withdrawal from temples and religious sites, asserting that troops stationed for 'security' would remain, as Buddhist shrines continue to be erected across the Tamil North-East.

The Ministry’s statement, led by Colonel Nalin Herath, clearly rejected social media claims suggesting a reduction in military presence.

Sri Lanka’s ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has said any decision on the proposed construction of a wind farm in Mannar by India’s Adani group, will now only be taken in January 2025, despite previous pledges to cancel the deal.

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Secretariat has dismissed recent media reports alleging a reduction in security measures for former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, detailing who the accused war criminal still enjoys lavish state protection.

Dozens of Eelam Tamils who have been stuck on the remote Indian Ocean Island of Diego Garcia have been offered a move to the United Kingdom, more than three years after they were stranded and detained in “abhorrent conditions”.

Dozens of Eelam Tamils who have been stuck on the remote Indian Ocean Island of Diego Garcia have been offered a move to the United Kingdom, more than three years after they were stranded and detained in “abhorrent conditions”.

After over to years, India and Sri Lanka’s Joint Working Group on Fisheries met to discuss the issues of illegal fishing which has devastated both sides of the Palk Straits.

Tamil Nadu actor ‘Thalapathy' Vijay’s newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has passed a resolution demanding an independence referendum “to bring about a permanent solution for Eelam Tamils”.

Tamil Nadu actor ‘Thalapathy' Vijay’s newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has passed a resolution demanding an independence referendum “to bring about a permanent solution for Eelam Tamils”.

Tamils across the North-East have begun cleaning Thuyilum Illams - resting homes - this week in preparation of Maaveerar Naal. 

Maaveerar Naal - or Great Heroes Day- is marked on November 27, in memory of the first death of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, Lt Col. Shankar who died in combat on November 27, 1982.      .