Sri Lanka

“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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

11 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…

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

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 economySri Lanka to enhance FTA with India to recover economy

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

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

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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Watch: After intense dive training exercise, Indian Navy vessel departs Lanka’s Trincomalee

Indian Navy's Diving Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel, INS Nireekshak departed Sri Lanka's Trincomalee after a week-long dive training exercise…

2 years ago

Sri Lankan children will have to learn additional languages– Hindi, Chinese in future

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that in addition to English, children in the island nation will also have to…

2 years ago

India, France and Japan chip in big time to help Sri Lanka in hour of crisis

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe discussed the coordinated debt restructuring process led jointly by India, Japan and France during key…

2 years ago

India break 22-year-old Sri Lanka record in Test cricket

India broke the record for the fastest ever 100 being scored in a Test match on the fourth day of…

2 years ago