Sri Lanka

Riding on new connectivity wave, India and Sri Lanka focus big on island nation’s northRiding on new connectivity wave, India and Sri Lanka focus big on island nation’s north

Riding on new connectivity wave, India and Sri Lanka focus big on island nation’s north

India and Sri Lanka on Friday adopted a vision document to strengthen their economic partnership by accelerating connectivity in the…

2 years ago
Virat Kohli storms into world’s top 5 run-scorers listVirat Kohli storms into world’s top 5 run-scorers list

Virat Kohli storms into world’s top 5 run-scorers list

India’s prolific batting star Virat Kohli scripted history on Friday as he surpassed South Africa legend Jacques Kallis to enter…

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Lankan President Wickremesinghe’s big visit begins, meeting with Doval precedes crucial talks with PM ModiLankan President Wickremesinghe’s big visit begins, meeting with Doval precedes crucial talks with PM Modi

Lankan President Wickremesinghe’s big visit begins, meeting with Doval precedes crucial talks with PM Modi

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has begun his big visit to India, holding talks with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit…

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Is Russia expanding its South Asia footprint with nuclear offer to Sri Lanka? Is Russia expanding its South Asia footprint with nuclear offer to Sri Lanka? 

Is Russia expanding its South Asia footprint with nuclear offer to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lankan ambassador to Russia, Janitha Abeywickrema Liyanage said that the island nation has reached a deal with Russian nuclear…

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Sri Lanka Army doctors break Indian record of largest kidney stoneSri Lanka Army doctors break Indian record of largest kidney stone

Sri Lanka Army doctors break Indian record of largest kidney stone

The record for the removal of the largest kidney stone in the world was with Indian doctors and it has…

2 years ago
India’s first international tourist cruise ship launched from Chennai to Sri LankaIndia’s first international tourist cruise ship launched from Chennai to Sri Lanka

India’s first international tourist cruise ship launched from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal today flagged off India’s first international cruise vessel MV Empress from…

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Gold worth Rs 20 crore being smuggled from Sri Lanka seized from 2 boats near Tamil Nadu coastGold worth Rs 20 crore being smuggled from Sri Lanka seized from 2 boats near Tamil Nadu coast

Gold worth Rs 20 crore being smuggled from Sri Lanka seized from 2 boats near Tamil Nadu coast

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) with the help of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted two fishing boats off the…

2 years ago
Sri Lanka taps India for its ambitious green energy transitionSri Lanka taps India for its ambitious green energy transition

Sri Lanka taps India for its ambitious green energy transition

The Sri Lankan government has announced that it intends to sign an MoU with India to fulfill its goal of…

2 years ago
From India to Vietnam, Buddha’s light shines across Asia on Buddha PurnimaFrom India to Vietnam, Buddha’s light shines across Asia on Buddha Purnima

From India to Vietnam, Buddha’s light shines across Asia on Buddha Purnima

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led by example to celebrate Buddha Purnima on Friday — a step that echoes strongly across…

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IAF Chief’s visit to Sri Lanka spotlights India’s focus on Trincomalee harbour and JaffnaIAF Chief’s visit to Sri Lanka spotlights India’s focus on Trincomalee harbour and Jaffna

IAF Chief’s visit to Sri Lanka spotlights India’s focus on Trincomalee harbour and Jaffna

Thanking India big time for providing the much-needed assistance as it undergoes a major economic crisis, Sri Lanka continues to…

2 years ago
No longer enamoured by China, Indian Ocean countries rediscover historic bond with IndiaNo longer enamoured by China, Indian Ocean countries rediscover historic bond with India

No longer enamoured by China, Indian Ocean countries rediscover historic bond with India

Forging a strong defence partnership with friendly countries and partners in the region, India on Tuesday gifted a Fast Patrol…

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Rajnath in Maldives, IAF chief in Sri Lanka lead India’s fresh outreach in Indian OceanRajnath in Maldives, IAF chief in Sri Lanka lead India’s fresh outreach in Indian Ocean

Rajnath in Maldives, IAF chief in Sri Lanka lead India’s fresh outreach in Indian Ocean

Keeping up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strategic vision for the Indian Ocean - Security and Growth for All in…

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India’s Hanuman plovers regain their species status after 86-year waitIndia’s Hanuman plovers regain their species status after 86-year wait

India’s Hanuman plovers regain their species status after 86-year wait

Environmentalists and bird lovers in India had a reason to celebrate this week as the bird named after the God…

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Sheikh Hasina’s Bangladesh looks ahead, begins free trade negotiations with 11 countriesSheikh Hasina’s Bangladesh looks ahead, begins free trade negotiations with 11 countries

Sheikh Hasina’s Bangladesh looks ahead, begins free trade negotiations with 11 countries

DHAKA: Bangladesh is poised for exiting least developed status and seeks new avenues with major partners in the region and…

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Sri Lanka confirms China’s request for importing 100,000 endangered monkeysSri Lanka confirms China’s request for importing 100,000 endangered monkeys

Sri Lanka confirms China’s request for importing 100,000 endangered monkeys

Sri Lanka has confirmed China's request for importing 1,00,000 endangered monkeys even as strong protests from environmental groups over the…

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Are India and Sri Lanka turning Trincomalee into major energy and industrial hub of South Asia?

The Sri Lankan government recently announced its decision to liberalise fuel trade in the country, allowing Sinopec (China), United Petroleum…

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Air to sea, first post-Covid naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka boosts defence ties

The sea phase of the annual Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-2023) kicks off the coast of Colombo today as New…

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Watch: Indian swimmers in droves cross Palk Strait renewing India-Lanka cultural ties

As many as 41 swimmers have swam across Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka in recent months with a…

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Indian and Sri Lankan Tamils set to expand interaction with revival of historic ferry service

A passenger ferry service between Karaikal port in India’s Puducherry and Kankesanthurai port in Jaffna in North Sri Lanka is…

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Watch: Spectator takes a stunning catch during New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Test

Video of a brilliant spectator catch during the ongoing first Test match between hosts New Zealand and Sri Lanka at…

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Sri Lanka taps Russia, completes paperwork to set up its first nuclear power plant

The Sri Lankan cabinet has signed international conventions related to generating nuclear power, looking forward to strengthening its renewable energy…

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