Sri Lanka

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…

2 years ago

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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Sri Lanka totters as forex kitty is running out

With Sri Lanka running out of foreign exchange reserves, the local elections that were scheduled for March 9 have been…

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11 new bird species seen for first time in Kerala’s Periyar Tiger Reserve

It was celebration time at Kerala’s popular Periyar Tiger Reserve as the State Forest Department after a four-day bird survey…

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LTTE leader Prabhakaran alive, claims Tamil leader Nedumaran

Tamil Nationalist Movement leader Pazha Nedumaran on Monday claimed that leader of outlawed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Velupillai…

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Jaffna cultural centre imparts healing touch, bonds Indian and Sri Lankan Tamils

Participating in the dedication of the Jaffna Cultural Centre, constructed with the Indian government's grant, to the people of Sri…

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US Under Secretary to tour India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

The United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and…

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Italy to supply helicopters to Sri Lanka to combat human trafficking

Italy plans to supply helicopters to Sri Lanka to support its battle against human trafficking, President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said…

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India leads in backing Sri Lanka’s case for IMF funds

As part of its Neighbours-First policy, India has taken the lead in backing Sri Lanka’s request for finance and debt…

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Video: Two Sri Lanka players badly injured after colliding at boundary

In an unfortunate setback for Sri Lanka, two of their players got injured as they collided with each other while…

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Video: Virat Kohli puzzled as Sri Lanka pacer rattles stumps

India’s star batter Virat Kohli, who scored his 73rd century in the first ODI vs Sri Lanka, was taken by…

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Bangladesh, Sri Lanka keen to import ethanol from India: Gadkari

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are keen to start importing ethanol from India. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road and Transport Highways…

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Russia gears up to build mini nuclear power plants in Sri Lanka

Continuing with its renewed focus on South Asia, Russia has proposed to set up two mini nuclear power stations in…

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Indian Navy chief begins crucial Sri Lanka visit amid Chinese activism in Indian Ocean

In a visit that amplifies India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy as well as the Security and Growth for All in the…

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Video: Sri Lanka cricketer loses four teeth but holds on to brilliant catch to dismiss batsman

In a freak incident, Sri Lanka all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne lost four teeth while taking a catch as he misjudged the…

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