The eastern district of Trincomalee is one centre of the escalating conflict. Clashes between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and rival Tamil paramilitary groups, covertly backed by the ...

The fighting since April 2006 has caused large-scale internal displacement in the country’s north and east. In addition to the economic and psychosocial impact, displaced persons in some areas are ...

The diocese of Trincomalee covers 2,727 square kilometers comprising the civil district. Trincomalee is derived from the Tamil name Thiru-kona-malai, meaning "Holy-East Hill". Hindu civilization ...

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 8 August 2006 Since Saturday we have ...

The port town of Trincomalee in Eastern Sri Lanka is known for its scenic beauty eminently qualified to be featured in the National Geographic Channel. But historically,it has been noted for something ...

Processions from various parts of Trincomalee town and its suburbs commenced around 8.30am and arrived in the heart of the town around 12 noon. Thousands of school children, undergraduates, teachers, ...

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