Nov 7, 2012 · Filed under Guest blogger Senior ITAK Leader Somasundaram “Maavai” Senathirajah was a Symbol of Tamil Political Resistance Against Majoritarian Hegemony.

5 days ago · Archive of entries posted on February 2025 Senior ITAK Leader Somasundaram “Maavai” Senathirajah was a Symbol of Tamil Political Resistance Against Majoritarian Hegemony.

Dec 23, 2024 · By D.B.S.Jeyaraj (26 November 2024 is the 70th Birth Anniversary of LTTE Supremo Veluopillai Prabhakaran) The demise of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Veluppillai Prabhakaran occurred fourteen years ago. The tigers as the LTTE was known were defeated militarily by the armed forces of Sri Lanka in May 2009. Prabhakaran’s dead body was found … Continue reading ‘Little-known ...

Jan 30, 2025 · By Meera Srinivasan Senior Tamil politician Mavai Senathirajah, a key figure in the long political struggle for the rights of Tamils in Sri Lanka’s north and east, passed away on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) after a brief illness. He was 82. An Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK or Federal Party) veteran and former Jaffna Parliamentarian, … Continue reading ‘Former Ilankai Thamil Arasuk ...

Jan 7, 2025 · By Meera Srinivasan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit China from January 14 to 17, the Cabinet Spokesman announced on Tuesday (January 7, 2025), confirming the Sri Lankan leader’s second state visit abroad, a month after he visited India. President Dissanayake will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath, and Minister of ...

Sep 12, 2024 · 2024 Presidential election is “still open” but Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe is confident of victory on the strength of his proven prowess , dynamic plan and implementation focus to deliver higher socio-economic growth.

Sep 16, 2024 · By D.B.S.Jeyaraj Sri Lanka’s ninth presidential election will take place one week from now on 21 September 2024. Among the 38 contestants, three are regarded as the top contenders. They are President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa and JVP/NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Three others namely Hambantota District MP Namal Rajapaksa, Ex-Batticaloa MP ...

Dec 14, 2024 · By Meera Srinivasan Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India from December 15 to 17, 2024, the foreign ministries of the two countries said on Friday (December 13, 2024), announcing his first state visit abroad since he won the presidency in September and his party swept the polls in the November general elections. During his visit to New Delhi, Mr. Dissanayake will meet ...

May 2, 2023 · Archive of posts filed under the Current affairs category. Ranasinghe Premadasa’s Rocky Road to Sri Lankan Presidency

Sep 28, 2024 · By Meera Srinivasan Sri Lanka’s newly elected government led byPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has restored the country’s old visa system, adhering to a recent Supreme Court order that suspended a controversial new portal managed by a consortium including an Indian company. The announcement was made late on Thursday (September 26, 2024), almost two months after the country’s top court ...