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  Sri Lanka probes viral photo of Lord Buddha's sacred tooth relic amid strict ban on photography

  World | April 21, 2025 12:12 IST

  Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya said preliminary investigations are underway to determine when the image was captured. He added that the Criminal Investigation Department's assistance would be sought if required.

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  Sri Lanka cancels plan to hold naval exercise off Trincomalee with Pakistan after India's concerns

  World | April 19, 2025 6:49 IST

  Following India's objections to the Sri Lanka-Pakistan navy drills in the strategic waters of Trincomalee, Colombo has decided to cancel plans to hold the naval exercise with Islamabad. Notably, India has been extending assistance to Sri Lanka in developing Trincomalee's energy infrastructure.

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  PM Modi meets Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup winning stars in Colombo | WATCH

  Cricket | April 06, 2025 18:14 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi was captured interacting with Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup winning heroes in Colombo. He took to X to share pictures and videos of the same, and the likes of Sanath Jayasuriya and Chaminda Vaas were present as well.

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  PM Modi calls his aerial 'darshan' of Ram Setu a divine coincidence with Surya Tilak in Ayodhya

  India | April 06, 2025 15:11 IST

  Calling it a divine coincidence, PM Modi said that it happened at the same time as the Surya Tilak (of Ram Lalla on the occasion of Ram Navami) was taking place in Ayodhya.

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  PM Modi Awarded Sri Lanka's Highest Honor For Strengthening Bilateral Ties| 5th April | Speed News

  Originals | April 05, 2025 18:58 IST

  PM Modi was awarded Sri Lanka's highest honor for strengthening bilateral ties. Nitish Kumar's JDU faced a rift as five leaders resigned over the waqf bill. Vadodara crash accused was high on marijuana, not alcohol, police reveal. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  PM Modi raises fishermen issue with Sri Lankan President, says 'agreed on humanitarian approach'

  World | April 06, 2025 0:00 IST

  PM Modi in Sri Lanka: As per MEA reports, Sri Lankan authorities have decided to release 11 fishermen imminently and a few more in the coming days on humanitarian grounds.

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  'Sri Lanka won't permit its territory to be used against India': Dissanayake reaffirms stand

  World | April 05, 2025 14:35 IST

  Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's stand that it will not permit its territory to be used against India. Earlier, India and Sri Lanka inked a major defence pact, set to bolster the New Delhi-Colombo ties.

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  PM Modi raises Tamil issue with President Dissanayake, says 'expect Sri Lanka govt to fulfil..'

  World | April 05, 2025 14:45 IST

  PM Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, held bilateral discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. While addressing joint press briefing, PM Modi raised issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka, saying that he expects the Sri Lankan government to fulfil their aspirations.

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  PM Modi in Srilanka: Ceremonial Guard of Honour Marks PM Modi’s Arrival in Sri Lanka

  News | April 05, 2025 12:29 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on Saturday, receiving a grand ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour to kick off his three-day visit to Sri Lanka. The visit aims to bolster bilateral relations, with expected agreements in defence, health, trade, and energy sectors.

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  PM Modi holds delegation level talks with Sri Lanka President Dissanayake, MoUs exchanged

  World | April 05, 2025 13:05 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, was earlier accorded a ceremonial welcome after he was received by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Independence Square.

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  PM Modi receives special welcome in Colombo; five Sri Lankan ministers arrive at airport | Video

  World | April 04, 2025 23:51 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a three-day visit to Sri Lanka. As per the schedule, PM will hold wide-ranging talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday.

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  PM Modi embarks on Sri Lanka visit: Defence pact to connectivity, check top agenda

  World | April 04, 2025 19:21 IST

  After concluding his Thailand visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for Sri Lanka on Friday. PM Modi earlier attended the BIMSTEC Summit grouping in Bangkok, where he held bilateral discussion with BIMSTEC partner nations.

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  PM Modi reaches Bangkok to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit, followed by Sri Lanka visit

  World | April 03, 2025 11:11 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bangkok to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. Following the summit, he will visit Sri Lanka for bilateral talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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  PM Modi's two-nation tour to Thailand, Sri Lanka begins next week; to attend BIMSTEC summit

  India | March 28, 2025 12:48 IST

  PM Modi's two-nation tour of Thailand and Sri Lanka is scheduled to begin from April 3. PM will visit Bangkok from April 3 to 4 and then will visit Sri Lanka.

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  Tamil Nadu: Seven Indian Fishermen Return To Chennai After Being Released From Sri Lankan Prison

  News | March 27, 2025 13:30 IST

  7 fishermen were released from Sri Lankan prison after being arrested for allegedly crossing border for fishing. Out of the 7, 4 belonged to Ramanathapuram district and the other 3 were arrested near Dhanushkodi.

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  Sri Lankan Navy detains 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen, moves them to Kangesanthurai camp for investigation

  March 27, 2025 12:06 IST

  Earlier on March 20, 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing outside the approved boundaries.

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  PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5: President Dissanayake in Parliament

  World | March 22, 2025 13:06 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka on April 5 to finalise agreements made during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to Delhi last year.

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  Sri Lanka's first animal census: From purple-faced langurs to giant squirrels, why it matters

  World | March 14, 2025 16:13 IST

  The animal census to be undertaken in Sri Lanka is aimed at assessing annual crop damage in the island country. Officials said that forms have been distributed to the households in the country to fill in the data.

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  Tamil Nadu: 27 Indian fishermen, jailed in Sri Lanka, arrive in Chennai after their release | Video

  February 27, 2025 9:38 IST

  Sri Lankan Navy on February 23 had said that it arrested 32 Indian fishermen and seized their five fishing boats for allegedly venturing into the territorial waters of the island nation.

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  South Africa M vs Sri Lanka M IMLT20 Highlights: Sri Lanka prevail against South Africa

  Cricket | February 27, 2025 18:58 IST

  Sri Lanka Masters rode on Asela Gunaratne and Chinthaka Jayasinghe's unbeaten fifties to make a light work of a 181-run chase against the South Africa Master to register their first win of the IMLT20 in Navi Mumbai. Hashim Amla scored a fifty for SA but needed their bowlers to pick regular wickets.