The discovery of the mass grave has reopened old wounds for Sri Lanka’s Tamil community, which suffered the worst violence of the island’s 26-year civil war between the Sri Lankan government ...

Sri Lanka's top court halted a government move to acquire land in northern regions still reeling from the consequences 16 years after the end of a decades-long civil war.

Sri Lanka’s government has scored a string of wins in its long-standing civil war with Tamil militants. But it faces the challenge of integrating its Tamil minority.

Sri Lanka, a beautiful island nation known for its lush forests, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture, is facing one of the worst economic collapses in its history. Once seen as a post-war success ...

In her response, West reiterated the UK government’s broader commitment to advancing human rights in Sri Lanka. “The UK Government is committed to human rights in Sri Lanka for all its communities and ...

As Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Sri Lanka’s first female Executive President, turns 80 on June 29, a timely question ...

Sri Lanka’s civil war ended in 2009, with the killing of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam leader Velupillai Prabhakaran, who met Solheim more often than any other foreigner and persuaded him to ...

India launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indians from Iran, given the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. | Latest News India ...

With the stunning escalation of Israeli aggression against Iran, the wider world is headed towards disaster. Conflict in the region may be temporarily contained by Iran’s military difficulties in ...

Sri Lanka must embrace reconciliation post-civil war, moving beyond old grievances to build a unified future, addressing diverse community needs. opinion Published on Jun 22, 2025 08:40 PM IST ...

Sri Lanka’s experience, while imperfect, offers a reminder: brutal conflict does not require total moral abandonment. Even under immense pressure, it is possible—and necessary—to distinguish between ...

The UK government has imposed sanctions on four individuals responsible for serious human rights abuses and violations during the Sri Lanka civil war; including extrajudicial killings, torture and/or ...