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Activists petition SC over London-based Lyca Group’s devious ownership of mass communication companies in Sri Lanka.
The London-headquartered Lyca Group has been actively expanding its operations in Sri Lanka with Chairman and Founder Subaskaran Allirajah “indirectly, deviously and circuitously, undertaking acquisitions in the local media sector”, states a petition filed before the Supreme Court. “These transactions..
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Canadian Parliament rejects motion to declare 1984 anti-Sikh violence as genocide
Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) on Thursday moved a motion to recognise the November 1984 Sikh riots as genocide. However, the motion failed to pass due to stiff resistance from lawmakers like Chandra Arya, who claimed the attempt was driven..
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Why is it that Tamil Eelam is sought by only Tamils living overseas?
Isn’t it puzzling to see scores of Tamils living in Canada, UK, Europe & mostly Western nations holding colorful placards, braving winter weather, screaming “Eelam” with heavy foreign accents and if we didn’t know any better, we may think they..
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This alleged Sri Lankan gangster lay low in Canada for a year after claiming refugee status. Now he faces extradition
Prasanna Nallalingam, also known as Ajanthan Subramaniyam, in a photo included in a French warrant for his arrest. (Court filings) A man believed to be the head of a Sri Lankan motorcycle gang is facing extradition to France to face murder..
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Canadian Sri Lankan Written to President
The Sri Lankan United National Association of Canada, SLUNA has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighting the possible sinister motive behind the letter sent by Canadian Tamil Congress. SLUNA has clearly highlighted the past and present behaviour of Canadian..
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Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates AKD on electoral victory, asks for new constitution
The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) has sent an official letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP), congratulating them on their resounding and historic victory in the recent parliamentary elections. In the letter, the CTC extended..
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‘Vidyalaya Nalanda’ research book to be launched on November 1
It explores the 100 years history of Nalanda Vidyalaya in Colombo and encompasses historical aspects that have yet to be explored regarding Nalanda Vidyalaya The launch ceremony for the research book ‘Vidyalaya Nalanda’, which examines the one hundred years history..
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Unesco SL nat com receives groundbreaking report as destruction escalates
Sri Lanka’s rich archaeological heritage is under serious threat, according to a recent research report titled “Analytical Report on the Protection and Conservation of the Archaeological Heritage of National Importance of Sri Lanka – Volume I.” Sponsored by the Bauddhaloka..
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Sri Lanka’s President Rejects UN Resolution, Strengthens Ties with China
“The Cabinet of Ministers has been unanimous in its decision to reject the draft resolution, affirming that we will engage in cooperative discussions with the Human Rights Council and other human rights mechanisms.” Sri Lanka has categorically rejected a proposed..
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Petition against presidential pardon of Sgt. Sunil Rathnayake by Gotabaya fixed for consideration
The Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the presidential pardon granted to former army officer Sunil Ratnayake, who was on the death row over the Mirusuvil massacre, has been fixed for consideration on January 15, 2025, by the Supreme Court…





