Sri Lanka

Worldwide protests against Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa family take root—demonstration in Los Angeles, Australia and CanadaWorldwide protests against Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa family take root—demonstration in Los Angeles, Australia and Canada

Worldwide protests against Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa family take root—demonstration in Los Angeles, Australia and Canada

<p> With the Sri Lankan economic downturn fast snowballing into a social and political crisis, professional groups are now joining…

3 years ago
How the Rajapaksas have become the face of the national crisis in parliament and on streetsHow the Rajapaksas have become the face of the national crisis in parliament and on streets

How the Rajapaksas have become the face of the national crisis in parliament and on streets

<p> With unending public protests against the government targeting Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and with the opposition in no…

3 years ago
Will the popular revolt in Sri Lanka trigger “regime change” in the island nation?Will the popular revolt in Sri Lanka trigger “regime change” in the island nation?

Will the popular revolt in Sri Lanka trigger “regime change” in the island nation?

<p> A popular revolt triggered by a massive financial meltdown is threatening to  cause “regime change” in Sri Lanka, with…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka crisis: Should India take the Afghan humanitarian model to support the people?Sri Lanka crisis: Should India take the Afghan humanitarian model to support the people?

Sri Lanka crisis: Should India take the Afghan humanitarian model to support the people?

<p> The situation in Sri Lanka continues to be volatile after irate protestors tried to storm Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s…

3 years ago
Sri Lankan President invites opposition to join cabinet as social, economic crisis worsensSri Lankan President invites opposition to join cabinet as social, economic crisis worsens

Sri Lankan President invites opposition to join cabinet as social, economic crisis worsens

<p> In fast happening developments in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa invited opposition parties to "work together" to pull out…

3 years ago
Amidst emergency in Sri Lanka, India rubbishes rumours about troop deployments in the island nationAmidst emergency in Sri Lanka, India rubbishes rumours about troop deployments in the island nation

Amidst emergency in Sri Lanka, India rubbishes rumours about troop deployments in the island nation

<p> The Indian High Commission in Colombo rubbished rumours that the country has sent its troops to Sri Lanka after…

3 years ago
India speeds up rice shipments to help crisis-ridden Sri LankaIndia speeds up rice shipments to help crisis-ridden Sri Lanka

India speeds up rice shipments to help crisis-ridden Sri Lanka

<p> A consignment of Indian rice is being loaded for immediate shipment to Sri Lanka to help the island nation…

3 years ago
India rushes 40,000 tonnes of diesel to crisis-hit Sri LankaIndia rushes 40,000 tonnes of diesel to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

India rushes 40,000 tonnes of diesel to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

<p> India has rushed 40,000 tonnes of diesel under a $1 billion credit line given to Sri Lanka. The ship…

3 years ago
Sri Lankan President declares public emergency after unrestSri Lankan President declares public emergency after unrest

Sri Lankan President declares public emergency after unrest

<p> <strong>Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday issued an extraordinary gazette declaring a public emergency in the island nation…

3 years ago
Riots near Sri Lankan President’s home, dozens arrested as food, fuel crisis mountRiots near Sri Lankan President’s home, dozens arrested as food, fuel crisis mount

Riots near Sri Lankan President’s home, dozens arrested as food, fuel crisis mount

<p> Sri Lankan police arrested nearly four dozen people after incidents of arson and rioting as hundreds of people tried…

3 years ago
Modi says BIMSTEC unity is a must to stem global turmoilModi says BIMSTEC unity is a must to stem global turmoil

Modi says BIMSTEC unity is a must to stem global turmoil

<p> <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the need for improved regional cooperation and security amid the geopolitical developments in Europe.…

3 years ago
India affirms that it will stand by Tamils in Sri LankaIndia affirms that it will stand by Tamils in Sri Lanka

India affirms that it will stand by Tamils in Sri Lanka

<p> <strong>The Indian government has once again reiterated that it has been consistently supportive of the realization of the aspirations…

3 years ago
India To Build Sri Lanka Wind Farms After China Pushed AsideIndia To Build Sri Lanka Wind Farms After China Pushed Aside

India To Build Sri Lanka Wind Farms After China Pushed Aside

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/apMe-PYNfoM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> India to help…

3 years ago
Jaishankar tells India’s envoy in Colombo to help key Sri Lanka hospital as medicine stocks run outJaishankar tells India’s envoy in Colombo to help key Sri Lanka hospital as medicine stocks run out

Jaishankar tells India’s envoy in Colombo to help key Sri Lanka hospital as medicine stocks run out

<p> External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday directed Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay to see how India can help…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka Hit By Worst Ever Economic Crisis | Goods Price Skyrocket | Rice 500/kg, Sugar 290/kgSri Lanka Hit By Worst Ever Economic Crisis | Goods Price Skyrocket | Rice 500/kg, Sugar 290/kg

Sri Lanka Hit By Worst Ever Economic Crisis | Goods Price Skyrocket | Rice 500/kg, Sugar 290/kg

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rG2iRSxClfs" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> Amid its worst…

3 years ago

Why Sri Lanka’s Refugees Are Coming To India | Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Worsens

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yTsYUpOQppE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> With a shortage…

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Sri Lankan refugees flee to India as inflation, food and water shortage bite

<p> The Sri Lankan economic crisis—rising costs of food and long queues for fuel are pushing out Sri Lankan families…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka’s sacred Indian tusker, Nadungamuwa Raja passes away

<p> <strong>The magnificent sacred Indian tusker, Nadungamuwa Raja, who was most revered in Sri Lanka passed away on Monday at…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka getting closer to India to deal with Chinese ‘debt trap’

<p> Sri Lanka is moving away from China while getting close to India over the failure of Colombo to pay…

3 years ago

Indian AC train sails through trial run in Sri Lanka

<p> Sri Lanka has successfully completed trials of an AC train supplied by India under a USD 318 million line…

3 years ago

Jolted by X-Press Pearl ship disaster, Sri Lanka seeks Australia’s help to set up maritime safety watchdog

<p> <strong>Following the MV X-Press Pearl disaster, Sri Lanka today announced that Australia will assist the island nation in developing…

3 years ago