Sri Lanka

Russia’s security chief Patrushev lands in Sri Lanka to rekindle Moscow’s romance with South AsiaRussia’s security chief Patrushev lands in Sri Lanka to rekindle Moscow’s romance with South Asia

Russia’s security chief Patrushev lands in Sri Lanka to rekindle Moscow’s romance with South Asia

<p> <strong>Russia's revitalized defence cooperation with Sri Lanka is likely to get a fillip as Secretary of the Russian Security…

3 years ago
Sri Lankan importers defer payments of about $40 billion on Indian goodsSri Lankan importers defer payments of about $40 billion on Indian goods

Sri Lankan importers defer payments of about $40 billion on Indian goods

<p> Following the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka, payments worth $40 billion on imports from India comprising textiles, auto…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka snubs China after bad fertiliser deal and opts to buy more from India insteadSri Lanka snubs China after bad fertiliser deal and opts to buy more from India instead

Sri Lanka snubs China after bad fertiliser deal and opts to buy more from India instead

<p> Sri Lanka has rejected Beijing’s advice to conduct a re-test of the contaminated Chinese fertiliser it had sought and…

3 years ago
India and Sri Lanka step up parliamentary exchanges as pathway to closer people-to-people tiesIndia and Sri Lanka step up parliamentary exchanges as pathway to closer people-to-people ties

India and Sri Lanka step up parliamentary exchanges as pathway to closer people-to-people ties

<p> <strong>India and Sri Lanka are on track for closer people-to-people ties with the inauguration of the Parliamentary Friendship Association.</strong></p>…

3 years ago
Indian and Sri Lankan navies to step up intelligence sharing to counter threats to commercial shippingIndian and Sri Lankan navies to step up intelligence sharing to counter threats to commercial shipping

Indian and Sri Lankan navies to step up intelligence sharing to counter threats to commercial shipping

<p> Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh met with the Commander of the Sri Lankan navy Vice Admiral…

3 years ago
Now tainted Chinese company threatens Sri Lanka over contaminated fertiliser, seeks damagesNow tainted Chinese company threatens Sri Lanka over contaminated fertiliser, seeks damages

Now tainted Chinese company threatens Sri Lanka over contaminated fertiliser, seeks damages

<p> The Chinese Organic Fertiliser firm--Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co, has sent a threatening letter to Sri Lanka over the…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka opens consulate in Turkey’s Alanya townSri Lanka opens consulate in Turkey’s Alanya town

Sri Lanka opens consulate in Turkey’s Alanya town

<p> Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu inaugurated a new consulate for Sri Lanka in Turkey's Alanya town. Cavusoglu said the…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka and China clash over contaminated fertiliser and blacklisted bankSri Lanka and China clash over contaminated fertiliser and blacklisted bank

Sri Lanka and China clash over contaminated fertiliser and blacklisted bank

<p> A row has erupted between Sri Lanka and China over fertiliser imports after two samples of the Chinese fertiliser…

3 years ago
China tames ambition in Central Asia—builds factories instead of big economic corridorsChina tames ambition in Central Asia—builds factories instead of big economic corridors

China tames ambition in Central Asia—builds factories instead of big economic corridors

<p> China is taming its ambitions in Central Asia, following growing public resentment to its giant connectivity projects, which bring…

3 years ago
Russia, Sri Lanka strengthen military relations with Sri Lankan general’s Moscow visitRussia, Sri Lanka strengthen military relations with Sri Lankan general’s Moscow visit

Russia, Sri Lanka strengthen military relations with Sri Lankan general’s Moscow visit

<p> General Shavendra Silva, the Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff is in Moscow on a eight-day-long visit.  He also…

3 years ago
India, Sri Lanka cooperate on defence as Colombo begins to distances itself from ChinaIndia, Sri Lanka cooperate on defence as Colombo begins to distances itself from China

India, Sri Lanka cooperate on defence as Colombo begins to distances itself from China

<p> Indian Army chief General MM Naravane's five-day visit to Sri Lanka has reinforced New Delhi's commitment to Colombo as…

3 years ago
Indian Army chief Naravane visit could help bind Sri Lanka with Indo-Pacific democraciesIndian Army chief Naravane visit could help bind Sri Lanka with Indo-Pacific democracies

Indian Army chief Naravane visit could help bind Sri Lanka with Indo-Pacific democracies

<p> Soon after the visit by foreign secretary Harsh Shringla, Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane has arrived in Sri Lanka…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka lifts price control after hoarding and black marketing fuels popular angerSri Lanka lifts price control after hoarding and black marketing fuels popular anger

Sri Lanka lifts price control after hoarding and black marketing fuels popular anger

<p> Sri Lanka lifted the control over prices of essential food items with a view to easing supply and ending…

3 years ago
After Shringla, NSA Doval also red flags Chinese presence in ColomboAfter Shringla, NSA Doval also red flags Chinese presence in Colombo

After Shringla, NSA Doval also red flags Chinese presence in Colombo

<p> National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Kumar Doval, met with the new Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda,…

3 years ago
In a rebuff to China, President Rajapaksa assures no anti-India activity to take place in Sri LankaIn a rebuff to China, President Rajapaksa assures no anti-India activity to take place in Sri Lanka

In a rebuff to China, President Rajapaksa assures no anti-India activity to take place in Sri Lanka

<p> Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla that Colombo will not allow any…

3 years ago

Shringla focuses on Tamil rights, takes stock of Indian development projects in Sri Lanka

<p> Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who is in Sri Lanka on a four-day visit, assured the minority Tamil population…

3 years ago

After India, Japanese warships also hold naval exercises with Sri Lankan navy

<p> Three Japanese warships, including a multi-purpose destroyer, arrived in Sri Lanka as part of a bilateral exercise between the…

3 years ago

By 2035, Sri Lanka may be left with no money even to pay pensions, says former PM

<p> In a shocking revelation, Sri Lanka’s former Prime Minister and leader of the United National Party Ranil Wickremesinghe has…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka seeks World Bank loan to fight Covid after financial meltdown

<p> Sri Lanka, which declared an economic emergency after a sharp fall in its currency and surge in food prices,…

4 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…

4 years ago

Amid worsening economic crisis, Sri Lanka’s Central Bank governor decides to quit

<p> Amid brewing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, its Central Bank Governor Weligamage Don Lakshman has decided to acquit office…

4 years ago