S. J. V. Chelvanayakam1956–1983
Nearly 30 Years of Non-Violent Struggle
A source-based series on language legislation, satyagrahas and the evolution of Tamil national politics.
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Canadian Dairy Success on U.S. Soil as Some American Farmers Voice Frustration over Trump’s Trade WarQuebec teenager Alyson Doiron and her cow Ella win honours at World Dairy Expo amid Canada-U.S. trade tensions and concerns voiced by some American farmers.
9,105 children and young people arrested over drug-related allegations in approximately one year – Sri Lanka PoliceSri Lanka Police report 9,105 arrests of people aged eight to 21 in connection with drug-related allegations. An arrest does not mean a person has been convicted.
‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Remains Strong After 19 MonthsAbacus Data finds that 77% of Canadians intend to avoid American products, while the share reporting buying more Canadian goods has risen to 61%.
Trincomalee 1983–1990: Violence, Accountability, the Mothers’ Protest and Refugee DeparturesA documentary compilation on Trincomalee, 1983–1990, distinguishing recorded action, allegations and a refugee-departure reference awaiting verification.Advertisement
Tamil Nadu Launches ‘Vetri Payanam’ Today: Fare-Free Travel for Women on 12,692 Government BusesFrom 2 October, Tamil Nadu expands fare-free travel for women to 12,692 government buses.
Peradeniya–Gampola Train Services Resume After 11 MonthsServices disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah have resumed between Peradeniya and Gampola after approximately 11 months, following repairs to 103 damaged locations on the Rambukkana–Gampola track.
Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam: Australian eSafety Report Finds Gaps in Child SafetyAn eSafety report identifies gaps in age assurance, chat monitoring and the detection of harmful content across major online gaming services.
Eelam Tamil Footprints in World SportFrom Melbourne's youth football to the FIFA World Cup and Germany's FC Ingolstadt: introducing Nishan Velupillay in the first instalment of our series.
Canadian Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Set to Launch for Space Station TodayThe Crew-13 astronauts are aboard Dragon with its hatch closed. Liftoff is targeted for 11:10 a.m. EDT, subject to weather and final checks.
West Coast Oil Pipeline: Major Fort McMurray Announcement Scheduled TodayCarney and Smith are due to announce the next step for a proposed Alberta-to-B.C. oil pipeline today. The outcome has not yet been officially confirmed.S. J. V. Chelvanayakam
Honourable V. Prabhakaran1975–2009
Nearly 30 Years of Armed Struggle
Military repression against Tamils and the armed actions undertaken in response.
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News reports, official records and testimony
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