Sri Lanka

RBI move to allow global trade payments in rupees will bolster India’s exports to Russia, Sri Lanka, IranRBI move to allow global trade payments in rupees will bolster India’s exports to Russia, Sri Lanka, Iran

RBI move to allow global trade payments in rupees will bolster India’s exports to Russia, Sri Lanka, Iran

<p> The Reserve Bank of India has allowed payments for exports and imports between India and other countries in rupees,…

3 years ago
Is Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa headed for exile in Dubai?Is Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa headed for exile in Dubai?

Is Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa headed for exile in Dubai?

<p> Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had taken refuge at a navy facility but has now been brought to the…

3 years ago
India slams speculative reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka, lends unprecedented support of over US$ 3.8 billion in 2022India slams speculative reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka, lends unprecedented support of over US$ 3.8 billion in 2022

India slams speculative reports on sending troops to Sri Lanka, lends unprecedented support of over US$ 3.8 billion in 2022

<p> <strong>The High Commission of India in Colombo has categorically denied "speculative reports" in sections of media and social media…

3 years ago
Protesters found millions of rupees in Gotabaya’s mansion, says Sri Lanka newspaperProtesters found millions of rupees in Gotabaya’s mansion, says Sri Lanka newspaper

Protesters found millions of rupees in Gotabaya’s mansion, says Sri Lanka newspaper

<p> Protesters in Sri Lanka who stormed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence on Saturday found "millions of rupees" in the mansion,…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya finally agrees to go, PM Wickremesinghe too will quit as protesters burn his houseSri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya finally agrees to go, PM Wickremesinghe too will quit as protesters burn his house

Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya finally agrees to go, PM Wickremesinghe too will quit as protesters burn his house

<p> Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to step down on Wednesday, after protesters stormed the presidential palace and…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka goes through a People’s Revolution but the endgame is still far awaySri Lanka goes through a People’s Revolution but the endgame is still far away

Sri Lanka goes through a People’s Revolution but the endgame is still far away

<p> On Saturday, Sri Lanka appears to have experienced a People’s Revolution. In scenes that had the hallmark of a…

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Video: Sri Lanka protesters taste snacks & beer in President’s kitchen, take a dip in swimming poolVideo: Sri Lanka protesters taste snacks & beer in President’s kitchen, take a dip in swimming pool

Video: Sri Lanka protesters taste snacks & beer in President’s kitchen, take a dip in swimming pool

<p> Thousands of protesters holding Sri Lankan flags stormed into President Gotabaya Rajpaksa’s residence demanding his resignation.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p…

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Sri Lanka cricket greats back protesters, tell Gotabaya to goSri Lanka cricket greats back protesters, tell Gotabaya to go

Sri Lanka cricket greats back protesters, tell Gotabaya to go

<p> Sri Lanka’s cricket greats came out in support of the protesters against the Sri Lanka President with Sanath Jayasurya…

3 years ago
Video: Suitcases being loaded on Sri Lanka Navy ship as President Gotabaya fleesVideo: Suitcases being loaded on Sri Lanka Navy ship as President Gotabaya flees

Video: Suitcases being loaded on Sri Lanka Navy ship as President Gotabaya flees

<p> Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence today just before thousands of protesters stormed his official residence…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya flees as protesters storm official residence in ColomboSri Lanka President Gotabaya flees as protesters storm official residence in Colombo

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya flees as protesters storm official residence in Colombo

<p> Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence on Saturday shortly before protesters, angered by an unprecedented economic…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka’s economic mess to continue till 2023, says WickremesingheSri Lanka’s economic mess to continue till 2023, says Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka’s economic mess to continue till 2023, says Wickremesinghe

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka, which is in the middle of an unprecedented economic crisis hit by food and fuel shortage, is…

3 years ago
India rushing more petrol, diesel to Sri Lanka as friendly neighbour runs out of fuelIndia rushing more petrol, diesel to Sri Lanka as friendly neighbour runs out of fuel

India rushing more petrol, diesel to Sri Lanka as friendly neighbour runs out of fuel

<p> India is rushing more petrol and diesel to Sri Lanka as the friendly neighbour is down to a single-day’s…

3 years ago
Sri Lankan President to visit UAE on emergency mission to procure fuelSri Lankan President to visit UAE on emergency mission to procure fuel

Sri Lankan President to visit UAE on emergency mission to procure fuel

<p> Amid the fuel shortage in the country, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is expected to visit the United Arab…

3 years ago
From Sri Lanka to the Philippines, Jataka Tales bridge India’s Buddhist soft power with AsiaFrom Sri Lanka to the Philippines, Jataka Tales bridge India’s Buddhist soft power with Asia

From Sri Lanka to the Philippines, Jataka Tales bridge India’s Buddhist soft power with Asia

<p> <strong>India continues to strengthen the Buddhist spiritual bond with several countries of the region through Jataka Tales which describe…

3 years ago
Lankan PM Wickremesinghe discusses economic, political challenges with US Secretary BlinkenLankan PM Wickremesinghe discusses economic, political challenges with US Secretary Blinken

Lankan PM Wickremesinghe discusses economic, political challenges with US Secretary Blinken

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took charge two months ago and is currently battling the toughest battle…

3 years ago

India to supply fertiliser to Sri Lanka to avert food shortage, says President Gotabaya

<p> Sri Lankan President President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Thursday that India has promised to provide fertiliser to Sri Lanka…

3 years ago

In Sri Lanka and Nepal, India sheds the ‘big brother’ tag

<p> India’s robust support to Sri Lanka when the world had virtually turned its back on the stricken island nation,…

3 years ago

Petrol price in Sri Lanka shoots up to Rs 420 a litre as inflation skyrockets

<p> Skyrocketing inflation in crisis-ridden Sri Lanka pushed up the price of petrol to an exorbitant Rs 420 per litre…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka PM assures parliament of sufficient fuel stocks till mid-June

<p> Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday assured the country's lawmakers that the island nation has been able…

3 years ago

Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister for the sixth time

<p> Former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister on Thursday evening. Wickremesinghe,…

3 years ago

Is Sri Lanka set for regime change after Mahinda Rajapaksa flees to Trincomalee?

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. The South Asian Island nation is…

3 years ago