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Siva Parameswaran retweeted
A prisoner has been killed while in police custody in Homagama. In this context, the government is introducing two laws that would grant the police even more powers.
Sri Lanka already has the Public Security Ordinance. This is more than sufficient to deal with crime. There is no war in the country today. There is no terrorism either. Yet, under these circumstances, the government is introducing new “anti-terrorism” laws. What is the real agenda behind this move? The JVP once campaigned for the complete abolition of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and promised the people that it would be abolished. What is the JVP doing today?
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Rains are battering North Madras . Roads are already flooded in and around Perambur.
After eating 4000 crores ,DMK guys are going around taking photos of the flood situation.
@CMOTamilnadu big challenge ahead.
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, announces via a Facebook post that the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has overturned the death sentence imposed on Anojan Sivarasa for allegedly insulting Islam and the Prophet in a Facebook post.
@Hon_Arun_Hemach
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
Wrote a letter to Hon’ble External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar seeking the Government of India’s diplomatic intervention to save 24-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil Hindu engineer Anojan Sivarasa, who is facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia.
சவூதி அரேபியாவில் மரண தண்டனையை எதிர்நோக்கியுள்ள 24 வயது ஈழத் தமிழ் இந்து திரு.அனோஜன் சிவராசாவின் உயிரைக் காப்பாற்றக் கோரி, மாண்புமிகு மத்திய வெளியுறவுத் துறை அமைச்சர் திரு.ஜெயசங்கர் அவர்களுக்கு கடிதம் எழுதியுள்ளேன்.
@narendramodi
@blsanthosh @rammadhav_ @NainarBJP @BJP4TamilNadu
#SaveAnojanSivarasa #JusticeForAnojan
A single Facebook comment made in a moment of anger has put 24-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil Hindu engineer Anujan Sivarasa on death row in Saudi Arabia. Unable to bear seeing the god he worships being insulted online, he lost his temper and replied, a mistake that could now cost him his life.
In June, a video went viral showing a Muslim youth kicking Subramani, a dog walking with devotees on the Kataragama Murugan temple pilgrimage. In the online arguments that followed, some people started making vulgar remarks insulting Lord Shiva.
Hurt and provoked, Anujan replied with a comment in Tamil about the Prophet. However, he realized his mistake within minutes, deleted the comment and even posted a public video apologizing for it.
Despite this, extremists in Sri Lanka took a screenshot of his deleted comment, translated it into Arabic and emailed it to his employer in Saudi Arabia to report him. Arrested in July, he was first given 5 years in prison and fined around ₹6.5 crore. But after the prosecution appealed, he was sentenced to death on September 17.
Anujan has been beaten and injured by fellow inmates in prison, and his family hasn't heard from him since September 28, when all phone contact was cut off. His family is living in constant fear. His mother Yogalakshmi's tearful plea to pardon her son and send him back home breaks the heart.
Amnesty International has demanded that this death sentence be cancelled. The final deadline to appeal is October 17 2026, leaving just a few days in hand!
Giving the death penalty to a 24-year-old who immediately realized his mistake and apologized is deeply cruel. Let us raise our voices before the October 17 deadline to save a Tamil life!
#AnujanSivarasa
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
False news. Simply kite flying. If PMK in then VCK + left out. If so, IUML may also go. Also, then PMK will be out of NDA & that’s difficult for them. Bcos vikatan says it isn’t gospel. Any how Mrs Anbumani is functioning well in the TN assembly.
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
A special Silver for @mirabai_chanu! Congratulations to her on winning the medal in the Women’s 49 kg Weightlifting event. Her determination and consistency continue to inspire the nation. India is proud of her. Best wishes for her future endeavours: PM @narendramodi
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A signboard installed along the Mullaitivu–Paranthan Road to guide visitors to the Mullivaikkal Tamil Genocide Memorial site was removed and demolished by the Road Development Authority (RDA) on 14 September 2026.
According to the statement issued by the Mullivaikkal Remembrance Public Structure – North & East, the removal was carried out citing an order of the Mullaitivu District Court in case B/692/2026, filed by the Mullaitivu Police, in which the signboard was described as an unauthorised structure.
The statement questions the removal of the memorial guidance sign while military camp signboards, military-related structures and other constructions remain along the same road. It specifically points to a military camp structure located a few hundred metres from the demolished signboard and a military victory monument in the Puthukkudiyiruppu area.
The statement also notes that a statue depicting an injured schoolboy, which had previously been installed above the signboard, was removed overnight by unidentified persons, despite the court reportedly not issuing an order for its removal.
The organisation condemned the removal, saying that the right of Tamil people to remember those who died during the final stages of the war must be respected. It also reiterated its call for an international investigation into the alleged Tamil genocide and accountability for those responsible.
#Mullivaikkal #TamilGenocide #SriLanka #Accountability
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
Signal fort lors du vote en plénière du Bouclier européen de la démocratie : @Europarl_EN appelle à renforcer la visibilité en ligne des médias éditorialement indépendants & à garantir que tous les médias respectent des standards d’info juste & pluraliste. RSF appelle l’UE à traduire cette demande en mesure concrète lors de la révision de la directive sur les services de médias audiovisuels.
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
Democracy enables people to have a say in their futures.
Everyone should be able to meaningfully participate in decisions that will affect their lives now, and in years to come.
Tuesday is #DemocracyDay. un.org/en/observances/democr…
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in the country and abroad.
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
"Vinayakane, Vinai Theerpavane" was written by Ulundhurpettai Shanmugham, a former atheist. Once a participant in EVR's Pillayar idol breaking stunts, he eventually became a devout theist to write over 4000 Bhakti songs.
Happy Vinayagar Chadurthi 🙏
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
Following yesterday's NATS technical issue, flights are operating today, but some disruption may continue as airlines reposition aircraft and crew.
Please check your flight status with your airline before travelling to the airport and only travel if your flight is confirmed to be operating.
We apologise to those affected and have extra colleagues across our terminals to support passengers while we work with NATS and airline partners to restore normal operations as quickly as possible
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
UN Human Rights Council 63: Joint Statement on Sri Lanka: ow.ly/6fYv50ZL5ci
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
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Siva Parameswaran retweeted
#SriLanka: @UNHumanRights’s most recent report on the human rights situation in the country will be presented to the @UN Human Rights Council on 7 September.
#HRC63
#SriLanka: UN Human Rights urges Govt to halt use of repressive Prevention of Terrorism Act and to bolster accountability for human rights violations.
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk: “This Government still has an opportunity to turn the tide on decades of abuse of executive power, repressive laws and custodial violence, and entrenched impunity.”
ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
#SriLanka: UN Human Rights urges Govt to halt use of repressive Prevention of Terrorism Act and to bolster accountability for human rights violations.
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk: “This Government still has an opportunity to turn the tide on decades of abuse of executive power, repressive laws and custodial violence, and entrenched impunity.”
ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
The @WGEID, through Ana Lorena Delgadillo's visit, is honoured to have been able to visit these brave Tamil mothers and wives, who have been searching for their disappeared loved ones and seeking justice for 17 years.Their persistence and courage serve as an example to the world.
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
“Long Journey for Justice,” organized by Association of Relatives of Enforcedly Disappeared in North & East Sri Lanka, commenced in Jaffna today to mark International Day of Disappeared.
Procession followed a tribute on Jaffna International Tamil Research Conference massacre.
Siva Parameswaran retweeted
Member of UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) @analorenadp as chief guest at the “Long Journey for Justice" International Conference in Jaffna joins representatives of international rights bodies including @amnesty South Asia Director Smriti Singh.
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