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Why a Manipur border town is home to a large Tamil community

December 05, 2025 2:44 pm

A throwaway line in Family Man 3 opens a window into a century of movement between India and Burma—and how Moreh became home to thousands of Tamil-speaking families.

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court summons Gotabaya Rajapaksa over presidential pardon to soldier who killed 8 Tamils

May 17, 2024 9:40 pm

The move comes exactly five months after the apex court in a landmark ruling overturned a presidential pardon granted by Rajapaksa.

Explained: Who are the Tamils of Moreh in Manipur?

July 12, 2022 7:42 am

The community is represented by a body called the Tamil Sangam, and it dominates a grid of lanes and timber, cement houses in the heart of Moreh.

Sri Lankan Army returns land to Tamils, ends control over port

July 04, 2017 9:28 pm

According to the United Nations figures, up to 40,000 civilians were killed by the security forces during former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's regime that brought an end to the brutal conflict with the defeat of the LTTE in 2009.

UPA govt disappointed Tamils by not voting against Lanka: Karunanidhi

March 28, 2014 5:34 pm

Karunanidhi claimed credit for India's support to a similar resolution in 2012, when his party was part of the ruling UPA.

Khurshid justifies India's presence at CHOGM,says 'concerned about Tamils'

November 13, 2013 2:33 pm

Khurshid said India is committed to the welfare of the ethnic Tamils of Sri Lanka.

With Lanka not meeting even half-way,PM Commonwealth visit hangs in balance

November 02, 2013 3:04 am

In Perth,foreign ministers stressed to Khurshid that India needs to “engage” and play an “active role” in Commonwealth countries.

TN House wants Sri Lanka out of Commonwealth

October 25, 2013 5:42 am

Respecting the sentiments of the people of Tamil Nadu and the unanimous opinion.

TN Assembly passes resolution,demands boycott of Commonwealth meet in Sri Lanka

March 14, 2014 11:06 am

The resolution also seeks temporary suspension of Sri Lanka from CHOGM.

Tamil party wins in Lanka Northern Province polls

September 23, 2013 2:55 am

The ruling UPFA coalition won just 7 seats and the Sri Lankan Muslim Congress only one.

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