Sri Lanka

India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue; Colombo to release 11 fishermen imminently: Foreign secy Misri

The issue of fishermen was discussed in considerable detail between India and Sri Lanka, with Sri Lankan authorities informing India…

2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka has special place in India’s Neighbourhood First policy, Vision Mahasagar: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Sri Lanka has a special place in India's Neighbourhood First policy and Vision Mahasagar.…

2 weeks ago

PM Modi departs for Thailand to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday morning to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, which will be…

2 weeks ago

PM Modi to visit Thailand, Sri Lanka next week; attend BIMSTEC Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bangkok from April 3 to 4 to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, hosted…

3 weeks ago

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,…

2 months ago

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…

2 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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 narcotics

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

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

6 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…

7 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…

7 months ago