Sri Lanka assures Indian parliamentary delegation on Tamil refugees resettlementOctober 15th, 2009 CHENNAI - The resettlement of Tamil refugees would begin soon, Sri Lanka has assured an Indian parliamentary delegation. The ten-member delegation, led by former Union Minister T R Baalu, includes MPs from the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK), the Congress and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK returned on Wednesday after their four-day visit to the island nation.
Tamil Nadu MPs return from Sri Lankan Tamil campsOctober 14th, 2009 CHENNAI - A 10-member team of Tamil Nadu MPs from the DMK, Congress and VCK returned here Wednesday after a five-day tour of Sri Lanka during which they visited Tamil refugee camps and met President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Chief Minister M.
Vijayakant to observe fast for cause of Sri Lankan TamilsSeptember 28th, 2009 CHENNAI - Actor turned politician Vijayakant, president of DMDK, and his cadres will Tuesday observe a day-long hunger strike in Delhi demanding protection to Indian fishermen from attacks by the Sri Lankan navy and full freedom to Sri Lankan Tamils on the island. Vijayakant and his supporters will fast from 8 a.m.
Tamil Nadu lawmakers request PM to intervene in Sri Lankan Tamil issueSeptember 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - A group of lawmakers from Tamil Nadu submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday requesting him to intervene in the issue of Tamil refugees in Sri Lanka.
Karunanidhi asks for more relief for Tamilians in Sri LankaAugust 29th, 2009 CHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Saturday asked the Central Government to ensure more help for Sri Lankan Tamils. "The relief and rehabilitation steps being provided to Sri Lankan Tamils are not enough, many of the Tamilians in Sri Lanka are facing hardships and struggling with rain and therefore we demand more attention of the government towards this issue," Karunanidhi told reporters in Chennai.
Sri Lankan Tamils unhappy with India's stanceJune 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sri Lankan Tamils are unhappy with India's stand on Sri Lankan military action against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the island nation. These were the views expressed by a team of Sri Lankan journalists of Tamilian origin at a meeting hosted by the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) here on Monday.
Tamils rally against attack on Canadian missionMay 30th, 2009 TORONTO - Hundreds of Tamils protested at the Sri Lankan consulate here Friday against the attack on the Canadian high commission in Colombo earlier this week. Scores of Sri Lankan protesters had ransacked the Canadian mission Wednesday to protest against what they called Canadian "support" for Tamil Tigers.
Lanka envoy, Tamils cross swords over Toronto restaurant fireMay 24th, 2009 TORONTO - A Saturday morning fire at a Sinhalese restaurant here further fuelled tensions between the two Sri Lankan communities in Canada. While the Sri Lankan consul general blamed Tamil Tigers for the fire, Tamil leaders hit back by asking Canada to expel him.
Oz PM Rudd must condemn Lanka offensive on TamilsMay 16th, 2009 SYDNEY - Over 100 Tamil protesters have called on Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to condemn the Sri Lankan Government over its offensive against the Tamil Tigers. Protesters gathered at Sydney's Martin Place and said their demonstrations would continue until peace was brought to the Tamil people.
Sri Lankan President says Tamil rebels defeatedMay 16th, 2009 COLOMBO - Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Saturday declared that the Tamil rebels have been defeated militarily. 'I am proud to announce that my government with the total commitment of our armed forces has, in an unprecedented humanitarian operation, finally defeated the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) militarily,' Rajapaksa said.
Tamils in London now attack Chinese embassyMay 7th, 2009 LONDON - British police made three arrests after Sri Lankan Tamil protesters attacked the Chinese embassy in central London, smashing windows. Reports said the protest action took place Wednesday when some 150 supporters of the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam arrived at the embassy carrying LTTE flags.
Tamils in Australia protest to boycott Sri Lankan goodsApril 26th, 2009 CANBERRA - About 800 of Tamil protesters rallied in Sydney's Central Business Distinct Sunday, stopping traffic and residents in their tracks. 'This time around we're calling on our friends, our family and our neighbours in the Australian community to start boycotting Sri Lankan products,' Protest spokeswoman Sam Pari told reporters.
43-year-old Tamilian commits self-immolation in Tamil NaduApril 24th, 2009 COIMBATORE/NEW DELHI - Showing solidarity for the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils, a 43-year-old man, identified as Subramani alias Banrottimani, set himself on fire at hosiery town Tirupur in Tamil Nadu. He was seen talking as he was wheeled into a hospital.
Congress favours 'cessation of hostility' in Sri LankaApril 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Congress party Tuesday urged the Sri Lankan government to ensure 'cessation of hostility' in the island nation and allow Tamil civilians to move out of the conflict zone. 'The Congress is deeply concerned about the fate of innocent Sri Lankan Tamils.
Jaya goes on hunger strike to support Lankan Tamil causeMarch 12th, 2009 CHENNAI - AIADMK Chief and former Tamil Nadu chief Minister Jayalalithaa has decided to go on a hunger strike for the Lankan-Tamil cause. Her huger strike will start in Chennai on Monday from 9 am to 5 pm.
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