Intelligence agencies on high alert ahead of Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day
The Tamil Nadu Police have given directives to all the district Superintendents of Police, especially in the coastal areas, to be on alert, reports IANS.
May 14, 2022, 18:28 PM IST
Fight against LTTE not 'ethnic war', military action not targeted at Tamils: Mahinda Rajapaksa
Rajapaksa said India's "abiding friendship" was amply demonstrated by its rapid response to Sri Lanka's needs at the time, both material and moral.
Sep 13, 2018, 06:10 AM IST
War crime probes will hinder Sri Lanka's reconciliation: Ex-defence secretary
War crime investigations backed by some Western countries and the United Nations will exacerbate the differences between Sri Lanka's two main ethnic groups instead of uniting them, former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Monday.
Mar 28, 2017, 10:00 AM IST
No room for another ethnic war: Lanka president tells UNGA
Addressing the 71st UN General Assembly session, Sirisena appealed to the global community for support to make Sri Lanka a modern nation devoid of differences.
Sep 22, 2016, 17:47 PM IST
Friday shutdown to hit normal life in Tamil Nadu
Barring the ruling AIADMK, which is silent on extending support to the strike, all major political parties have extended support to the strike.
Sep 15, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
Protect Tamils and their property, Jayalalithaa tells Karnataka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday expressed serious concern at the mob violence targeting Tamils in Karnataka and urged the neighbouring state's government to provide them with necessary security.
Sep 12, 2016, 22:43 PM IST
WATCH: Pro-Kannada activists set vehicle on fire in Bengaluru during protests over Cauvery water issue
Here's a video showing how some pro-Kannada activists set a vehicle on fire in Bengaluru on Monday during protests over Cauvery water issue.
Sep 12, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
Cauvery row: Heavy security across Bengaluru to prevent attacks; forces deployed in areas where Tamils live
Security was tightened across Bengaluru on Monday to prevent attacks on people over the Cauvery river water controversy and for the Bakrid festival on Tuesday, said Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwar.
Sep 12, 2016, 15:02 PM IST
29 Keralites, Tamils evacuated from Libya to land in Kerala
Twenty-nine people belonging to six families from Kerala and three from Tamil Nadu will reach Kerala on May 12 after evacuation from Libya, a senior official said on Tuesday.
May 10, 2016, 21:52 PM IST
Sri Lanka takes `giant step` toward unity with Tamil anthem
Every year since 1949, the first anniversary of independence from Britain, the anthem had been sung at the main national celebration only in Sinhala.
Feb 04, 2016, 19:23 PM IST
Tamils seek power devolution in Sri Lanka's new Constitution
Sri Lanka's main Tamil party on Tuesday demanded devolution of powers in the new Constitution to resolve ethnic issues.
Jan 26, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
Govt ready to devolve power to Tamils: Lankan PM
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday said his government was ready to devolve power to minority Tamils under a new Constitution.
Jan 16, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena vows to resettle displaced Tamils within 6 months
Moved by the plight of Tamils displaced during the three-decade-long civil war, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has promised to set up a special task force to resettle them within six months.
Dec 21, 2015, 13:12 PM IST
Sri Lanka slashes list of 'terrorists' in reconciliation bid
The government did not immediately comment on the move, but it had promised eight months ago to carry out a review as part of reconciliation efforts.
Nov 22, 2015, 04:22 AM IST
Tamil Nadu against any move to allow Sri Lanka internal probe on 'war crimes'
Tamil Nadu on Wednesday opposed any move to allow Sri Lanka hold an internal probe into alleged human rights violations and war crimes during hostilities in 2009 and urged the Modi government to take the lead at the UN and press for an international investigation on it.
Sep 16, 2015, 14:48 PM IST
Hindu body calls for international probe into Sri Lanka war crimes
A US-based Hindu organisation has called for an international independent probe into the alleged war crimes during Sri Lanka's final assault on the LTTE as America is set to bring a resolution in the UN rights body supporting a domestic probe.
Sep 16, 2015, 12:17 PM IST
