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Indian Navy’s INS Kalpeni arrived in Colombo, to boost maritime cooperation with Sri LankaIndian Navy’s INS Kalpeni arrived in Colombo, to boost maritime cooperation with Sri Lanka

Indian Navy’s INS Kalpeni arrived in Colombo, to boost maritime cooperation with Sri Lanka

The Indian Navy's INS Kalpeni arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Saturday and received a warm welcome from the Sri…

5 months ago
Tamil Nadu: 21 Indian fishermen released from Colombo prison arrive at Chennai airportTamil Nadu: 21 Indian fishermen released from Colombo prison arrive at Chennai airport

Tamil Nadu: 21 Indian fishermen released from Colombo prison arrive at Chennai airport

The 21 Indian fishermen whose release was secured by the Indian High Commission in Colombo arrived at the Chennai airport…

8 months ago
India set to launch two-hour ferry service to Sri Lanka as regional integration takes rootIndia set to launch two-hour ferry service to Sri Lanka as regional integration takes root

India set to launch two-hour ferry service to Sri Lanka as regional integration takes root

The much-awaited passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu to Kankesanthurai port in Sri Lanka is ready to roll…

1 year ago
Sri Lanka confirms China’s request for importing 100,000 endangered monkeysSri Lanka confirms China’s request for importing 100,000 endangered monkeys

Sri Lanka confirms China’s request for importing 100,000 endangered monkeys

Sri Lanka has confirmed China's request for importing 1,00,000 endangered monkeys even as strong protests from environmental groups over the…

2 years ago
Air to sea, first post-Covid naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka boosts defence tiesAir to sea, first post-Covid naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka boosts defence ties

Air to sea, first post-Covid naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka boosts defence ties

The sea phase of the annual Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-2023) kicks off the coast of Colombo today as New…

2 years ago
Russia gears up to build mini nuclear power plants in Sri LankaRussia gears up to build mini nuclear power plants in Sri Lanka

Russia gears up to build mini nuclear power plants in Sri Lanka

Continuing with its renewed focus on South Asia, Russia has proposed to set up two mini nuclear power stations in…

2 years ago
Indian Navy chief begins crucial Sri Lanka visit amid Chinese activism in Indian OceanIndian Navy chief begins crucial Sri Lanka visit amid Chinese activism in Indian Ocean

Indian Navy chief begins crucial Sri Lanka visit amid Chinese activism in Indian Ocean

In a visit that amplifies India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy as well as the Security and Growth for All in the…

2 years ago
India upset as Sri Lanka fuels China’s warships on the slyIndia upset as Sri Lanka fuels China’s warships on the sly

India upset as Sri Lanka fuels China’s warships on the sly

India has expressed serious concerns to Sri Lanka as the island nation’s tankers have been secretly refuelling Chinese Navy vessels…

2 years ago
Protestors take over Sri Lanka Prime Minister’s residence amid chaos in ColomboProtestors take over Sri Lanka Prime Minister’s residence amid chaos in Colombo

Protestors take over Sri Lanka Prime Minister’s residence amid chaos in Colombo

<p> There was complete chaos in Sri Lanka as protestors who had gathered outside the Prime Minister’s office took over…

3 years ago
India slams speculative reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka, lends unprecedented support of over US$ 3.8 billion in 2022India slams speculative reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka, lends unprecedented support of over US$ 3.8 billion in 2022

India slams speculative reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka, lends unprecedented support of over US$ 3.8 billion in 2022

<p> <strong>The High Commission of India in Colombo has categorically denied "speculative reports" in sections of media and social media…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya finally agrees to go, PM Wickremesinghe too will quit as protesters burn his houseSri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya finally agrees to go, PM Wickremesinghe too will quit as protesters burn his house

Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya finally agrees to go, PM Wickremesinghe too will quit as protesters burn his house

<p> Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to step down on Wednesday, after protesters stormed the presidential palace and…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka goes through a People’s Revolution but the endgame is still far awaySri Lanka goes through a People’s Revolution but the endgame is still far away

Sri Lanka goes through a People’s Revolution but the endgame is still far away

<p> On Saturday, Sri Lanka appears to have experienced a People’s Revolution. In scenes that had the hallmark of a…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya flees as protesters storm official residence in ColomboSri Lanka President Gotabaya flees as protesters storm official residence in Colombo

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya flees as protesters storm official residence in Colombo

<p> Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence on Saturday shortly before protesters, angered by an unprecedented economic…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka looks beyond China, expands defence and trade ties with South KoreaSri Lanka looks beyond China, expands defence and trade ties with South Korea

Sri Lanka looks beyond China, expands defence and trade ties with South Korea

<p> <strong>Looking beyond China, Sri Lanka is planning a major expansion of military coordination, as well as trade investment, with…

3 years ago
India dents Chinese influence in Sri Lanka through Colombo port dealIndia dents Chinese influence in Sri Lanka through Colombo port deal

India dents Chinese influence in Sri Lanka through Colombo port deal

<p> India's Adani Group entered into a $700 million deal with the state-owned Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to build…

3 years ago

India supplies 20 more passenger coaches to build Sri Lanka’s railway muscle

<p> <strong>As a part of India's overall USD 3.5 billion developmental assistance to Sri Lanka, New Delhi supplied a consignment…

3 years ago