Sri Lanka

India assumes chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental OrganisationIndia assumes chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation

India assumes chairmanship of Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation

India has assumed the chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organisation at the 13th Governing Council Meeting in Male,…

1 month ago
Jaishankar holds talks with his counterparts from Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka and BhutanJaishankar holds talks with his counterparts from Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan

Jaishankar holds talks with his counterparts from Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with his counterparts from Mauritius, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka on the…

1 month ago
Tamil Nadu: Six Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, arrive in ChennaiTamil Nadu: Six Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, arrive in Chennai

Tamil Nadu: Six Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, arrive in Chennai

Six Indian fishermen who were detained in Sri Lanka have been released and returned to Chennai. Upon their arrival, they…

2 months ago
Cancer of terrorism now consuming Pak’s body politic, says EAM JaishankarCancer of terrorism now consuming Pak’s body politic, says EAM Jaishankar

Cancer of terrorism now consuming Pak’s body politic, says EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar spoke about India's relationship with its neighbourhood countries and noted that ties with Pakistan…

2 months ago
India, Sri Lanka hold Naval Exercise SLINEX 2024 in VishakhapatnamIndia, Sri Lanka hold Naval Exercise SLINEX 2024 in Vishakhapatnam

India, Sri Lanka hold Naval Exercise SLINEX 2024 in Vishakhapatnam

The bilateral Naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka - India Exercise 2024) was conducted from…

3 months ago
UN Sri Lanka Resident Coordinator pays tribute to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami victimsUN Sri Lanka Resident Coordinator pays tribute to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami victims

UN Sri Lanka Resident Coordinator pays tribute to 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami victims

On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-Andre Franche honoured the…

3 months ago
India, Sri Lanka and UAE to implement multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supply of affordable and reliable energyIndia, Sri Lanka and UAE to implement multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supply of affordable and reliable energy

India, Sri Lanka and UAE to implement multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supply of affordable and reliable energy

India, Sri Lanka and UAE have decided to implement a multi-product pipeline from India to Sri Lanka for supplying affordable…

3 months ago
Sri Lanka hails India’s support in economic recovery, debt restructuring; calls for “durable solution” to fishermen’s issueSri Lanka hails India’s support in economic recovery, debt restructuring; calls for “durable solution” to fishermen’s issue

Sri Lanka hails India’s support in economic recovery, debt restructuring; calls for “durable solution” to fishermen’s issue

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed gratitude to the Indian government for its support during their economic crisis and…

3 months ago
India, Sri Lanka decides to conclude defence cooperation agreement soon: PM ModiIndia, Sri Lanka decides to conclude defence cooperation agreement soon: PM Modi

India, Sri Lanka decides to conclude defence cooperation agreement soon: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and Sri Lanka has decided to soon conclude defence cooperation agreement. He…

3 months ago
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake meets Finance Minister Sitharaman to discuss economic cooperationSri Lankan President Dissanayake meets Finance Minister Sitharaman to discuss economic cooperation

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake meets Finance Minister Sitharaman to discuss economic cooperation

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday and held talks on strengthening economic cooperation…

3 months ago
EAM S Jaishankar highlights Neighbourhood First Policy in ParliamentEAM S Jaishankar highlights Neighbourhood First Policy in Parliament

EAM S Jaishankar highlights Neighbourhood First Policy in Parliament

EAM S Jaishankar on Friday highlighted the Neighbourhood First Policy in Parliament. The external affairs minister was replying to a…

3 months ago
Sri Lanka repatriates 21 Indian fishermenSri Lanka repatriates 21 Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka repatriates 21 Indian fishermen

Twenty-one Indian fishermen, who were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy, have been successfully repatriated and are on their way…

4 months ago
Indian Navy intercepts Sri Lankan-flagged vessels in Arabian sea, seizes 500 kg narcoticsIndian Navy intercepts Sri Lankan-flagged vessels in Arabian sea, seizes 500 kg narcotics

Indian Navy intercepts Sri Lankan-flagged vessels in Arabian sea, seizes 500 kg narcotics

In a swift and coordinated operation, the Indian Navy successfully intercepted two Sri Lankan-flagged fishing boats suspected of narcotics smuggling…

4 months ago
Sri Lanka’s President Dissanayake’s leads his NPP coalition to victory with 159 parliament seats in snap pollsSri Lanka’s President Dissanayake’s leads his NPP coalition to victory with 159 parliament seats in snap polls

Sri Lanka’s President Dissanayake’s leads his NPP coalition to victory with 159 parliament seats in snap polls

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition registered a landslide victory in Sri Lanka's snap parliamentary elections, according to…

4 months ago
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

Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan counterpart, assures India’s support for economic rebuilding

External Affairs Minster S Jaishankar on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath in Columbo, where…

6 months ago

EAM Jaishankar to be on official visit to Sri Lanka tomorrow; meet newly elected President Dissanayake

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will make an official visit to Sri Lanka on October 4, Friday during which he…

6 months ago

Sri Lankan President appoints Harini Amarasuriya as PM, third woman to hold post

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Harini Amarasuriya as Sri Lanka's 16th Prime Minister, NewsWire reported. Amarasuriya of the…

6 months ago

Economy on centre stage, as Sri Lanka set to vote today in first polls since 2022 crisis

As Sri Lanka continues to recover from the devastating economic crisis of 2022, the people of the island nation, who…

6 months ago

Sri Lanka announces visa-free access to Indians, 34 other nations from October 1

Sri Lanka has decided to provide free visa access to 35 countries including India from October 1, Sri Lanka-based Daily…

7 months ago

India summons Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi over death of Indian fisherman

The Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi was called on Thursday morning to the Ministry of External Affairs…

8 months ago