Sri Lanka

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

8 months ago
India summons Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi over death of Indian fishermanIndia summons Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi over death of Indian fisherman

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…

9 months ago
“Discussions will help in infusing new energies, resources”: Jaishankar on BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat“Discussions will help in infusing new energies, resources”: Jaishankar on BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat

“Discussions will help in infusing new energies, resources”: Jaishankar on BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat

As Foreign Ministers from the BIMSTEC member countries gathered in the national capital for a two-day retreat meeting on Thursday…

10 months ago
EAM S Jaishankar to host his counterparts for BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in New DelhiEAM S Jaishankar to host his counterparts for BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in New Delhi

EAM S Jaishankar to host his counterparts for BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host his counterparts for the 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' Retreat in New Delhi on…

10 months ago
“Will always cherish fond memories of meetings,” PM Modi condoles demise of veteran Sri Lankan Tamil leader Sampanthan“Will always cherish fond memories of meetings,” PM Modi condoles demise of veteran Sri Lankan Tamil leader Sampanthan

“Will always cherish fond memories of meetings,” PM Modi condoles demise of veteran Sri Lankan Tamil leader Sampanthan

Condoling the demise of veteran Sri Lankan Tamil leader R Sampanthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he…

10 months ago
“Thank PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar”: President Wickremesinghe on India’s continued support to Sri Lanka“Thank PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar”: President Wickremesinghe on India’s continued support to Sri Lanka

“Thank PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar”: President Wickremesinghe on India’s continued support to Sri Lanka

Recalling his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his recent visit to the island nation, Sri Lanka President…

10 months ago
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, to hold discussions with leadershipEAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, to hold discussions with leadership

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, to hold discussions with leadership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Colombo on Thursday as he embarked on his first visit after the beginning…

11 months ago
S Jaishankar calls on State heads of Sri Lanka, Maldives, BangladeshS Jaishankar calls on State heads of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh

S Jaishankar calls on State heads of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh

Union Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon heads of states of Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh who had attended…

11 months ago
Sri Lanka expresses keenness to join BRICS, seeks India’s supportSri Lanka expresses keenness to join BRICS, seeks India’s support

Sri Lanka expresses keenness to join BRICS, seeks India’s support

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry expressed his country's keenness to join the BRICS grouping on Monday and conveyed that…

12 months ago
India’s PhonePe UPI launched in Sri LankaIndia’s PhonePe UPI launched in Sri Lanka

India’s PhonePe UPI launched in Sri Lanka

India's fintech company PhonePe Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has been launched in Sri Lanka. Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor…

12 months ago
Emirates inks strategic tourism agreements with Hong Kong, Seychelles, Sri LankaEmirates inks strategic tourism agreements with Hong Kong, Seychelles, Sri Lanka

Emirates inks strategic tourism agreements with Hong Kong, Seychelles, Sri Lanka

Underscoring Emirates' commitment to boost tourism inflows across its network, the airline has reaffirmed its strategic cooperation with Tourism Seychelles…

12 months ago
India allows onion export to Sri Lanka, gives additional quota to UAEIndia allows onion export to Sri Lanka, gives additional quota to UAE

India allows onion export to Sri Lanka, gives additional quota to UAE

India has allowed a limited quantity of onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka, at a…

1 year ago
India infuses 50 pc additional funds to ongoing grant projects in Sri LankaIndia infuses 50 pc additional funds to ongoing grant projects in Sri Lanka

India infuses 50 pc additional funds to ongoing grant projects in Sri Lanka

To meet the sharp rise in the cost of construction in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing financial crisis, India…

1 year ago

UPI’s arrival in Sri Lanka, Mauritius to boost cross-border commerce, tourism: Industry

The launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a…

1 year ago

Sri Lanka to enhance FTA with India to recover economy

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday announced that steps have been taken to enhance free trade agreement (FTA) with…

1 year ago

NSA Ajit Doval calls for sustained dialogue to counter maritime security threats during Colombo Security Conclave

National Security Advisers of India, Mauritius and Sri Lanka, as well as delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh, participated in the…

1 year ago

NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Mauritius, Indian Ocean security in focus during Colombo Security Conclave

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval arrived in Mauritius on Wednesday to participate in the 6th NSA-level meeting of the…

1 year ago

Will IMF fund Sri Lanka after China’s opaque debt-restructuring deal with Colombo?

After much ado, China and Sri Lanka have finally reached an agreement towards debt restructuring of about $4.2 billion. While…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago