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Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day

Protests were staged in parts of Sri Lanka today as the country celebrated its 76th Independence Day. A black flag protest was staged in Batticaloa with the participation of Illangai Thamil Arasu Katchi MP Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam. The protesters said that today was a black day for Tamils in the country. A heavy Police presence was seen in the area during the protest. Meanwhile, a demonstration was also staged in Colombo against the Government and demanding real freedom. Sri Lan

04 Feb, 2024

Cardinal slams Sri Lanka’s Independence Day parade

Cardinal Malcom Ranjith slammed Sri Lanka’s Independence Day parade held at Galle Face at a time when some people in the country are hungry with no food. The Cardinal said that holding a parade for some foreign dignitaries to see disrespects the people living in hunger. He also asked if Independence Day in Sri Lanka was for politicians or the people. The Cardinal noted that Sri Lanka was today facing an economic crisis, 76 years after independence from British rule. Sri Lanka celebrated its

04 Feb, 2024

Popular Tamil Actor Vijay enters politics

Tamil cinema?s beloved ?Thalapathy? Vijay has officially thrown his hat into the political ring by launching the ?Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam? (victorious Tamil association) party. The much-anticipated announcement, confirming recent speculations, came as a shock to fans who have long cherished the actor?s on-screen charisma. Breaking the news on Friday, Joseph Vijay revealed that his political foray won?t involve the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Instead, he plans to make a significant impact i

02 Feb, 2024