Sri Lanka Fighting Traps Thousands in Jaffna Thousands of people trying to leave Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula are trapped by ethnic conflict. The peninsula is held by the Sri Lankan government.

JAFFNA, Sri Lanka -- At dawn, the sun slowly appears like a golden globe through the mist-shrouded landscape in Jaffna, Sri Lanka's northernmost penin.

NPR's Michael Sullivan reports that Sri Lankans went to the polls today to elect a new parliament, but in the city of Jaffna, residents seem disinterested in the results. They don't believe that ...

COLOMBO — When a group of herpetologists ventured into Jaffna in Sri Lanka’s north to conduct their first herpetological field survey of the peninsula, they were largely lured by the unknown.

Sri Lanka is in the midst of a structural transformation and urbanization process with the potential of yielding profound implications on economic development and poverty alleviation. Rapidly growing ...

Discover the bold flavors of Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka! From fiery crab curry to the rich, hearty Odiyal Kool, this Tamil region serves up unforgettable dishes. 🍤🔥 Watch as we explore ...

This photo taken on Feb. 23, 2025 shows the Jaffna Public Library in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Located in northern Sri Lanka, Jaffna is a coastal city heavily ravaged during a long-term civil war.

Participating in the dedication of the Jaffna Cultural Centre, constructed with the Indian government's grant, to the people of Sri Lanka today, Union Minister of State for Information and ...

There was a complete silence in the Colombo media, however, over the parallels in Sri Lanka to the Taliban's cultural vandalism—notably to the destruction of the Jaffna Library in 1981.

Venice-Bound ‘Little Jaffna’ Director Lawrence Valin on Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora Experience in France, Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon ...