Category: Haraya Today

Malaiyaha Tamils to be recognized as a separate community

Malaiyaha Tamils, who live mainly in the plantations, are to be recognized as a separate community. Their representative Anthony Jesudasan said the director general of census and statistics has agreed to give them that...

Excavations end at Kokkutuduvai mass grave

Excavations have ended at the mass grave at Kokkutuduvai in Mullaitivu, where skeletal remains of 52 persons have been dug up. The third stage of work that ended on 15th, saw 12 skeletal parts...

Call to publicize report into Digana anti-Muslim riots

The speaker has been urged to publicize the Human Rights Commission report into the anti-Muslim riots of 2018 that is yet to be publicized. Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Mujibur Rahman made the call following...

Film on post war Sri Lanka screening in Colombo

“Muttrupulliyaa” (Scars of Tomorrow), an Indo-Lanka joint production directed by Sherine Xavier will be screened in Colombo. The screening will be followed by a discussion moderated by documentary filmmaker Anomaa Rajakaruna. The 2016 film...

Warning over resumption of poaching by Tamil Nadu trawlers

A prominent fishermen leader from Tamil Nadu says their fishermen entering Sri Lankan territorial waters is unavoidable, as they venture into the sea after a 60-day fishing ban on Saturday (15). The comment from...