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  'No need for further discussions': Sri Lanka on Katchatheevu island ceded by India decades ago

  World | April 04, 2024 18:18 IST

  The Katchatheevu island has become a hot election topic after PM Modi lashed at the Congress and then-Indira Gandhi government for ceding the territory to Sri Lanka in 1974. The unhappiness over the transfer of the island has persisted for about 20 years.

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  Sacred lord Buddha relics from Sri Lanka presented to Dalai Lama | WATCH

  India | April 04, 2024 9:46 IST

  Lord Buddha's sacred Kapilawasthu relics, currently located in Sri Lanka, will be presented to the Dalai Lama on Thursday. These relics, known for their historical and spiritual significance, have a profound connection to Lord Buddha's teachings.

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  Three convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination return to Sri Lanka after serving 30 years in prison

  India | April 03, 2024 11:48 IST

  Another Lankan national convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Santhan, had died recently in a jail in India.

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  'Mouthpiece of BJP': Chidambaram attacks S Jaishankar on Katchatheevu island row

  India | April 01, 2024 22:04 IST

  The attack came after External Affairs Minister Jaishankar reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusations against the Congress regarding the island dispute.

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  What is the Katchatheevu Island row all about. Know details

  Explainers | April 01, 2024 17:37 IST

  Katchatheevu Island row: According to the BJP the then Indira Gandhi government in 1974 had handed over the 1.9 square km island located at Palk Strait, 20 km from the Indian shore, to Sri Lanka.

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  ‘Congress, DMK did nothing to safeguard TN's interests’: PM Modi over new Katchatheevu details

  April 01, 2024 10:23 IST

  PM Narendra Modi lashed out at Congress and DMK over the "emerging" details in the Katchatheevu matter and said that the callousness of both parties on Katchatheevu has "harmed the interests of our poor fishermen and fisherwomen".

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  Sri Lankan PM meets Xi, Chinese President assures aid 'without interfering in internal affairs'

  World | March 28, 2024 13:40 IST

  During the meeting, the statement from Beijing said China and Sri Lanka agreed to continue to act under the friendship, peace, mutual respect and fivefold principle in international affairs. Besides, China also agreed to not interfere in the internal affairs of the island nation.

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  Sri Lankan Navy detains 15 Indian fishermen for alleged poaching in northern Jaffna Peninsula

  World | March 15, 2024 14:06 IST

  The fishermen and their trawlers were escorted by the navy to the Kankesanturai port and handed over to the fishing directorate for further action. The Palk Strait, a narrow strip of water separating Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, is a rich fishing ground for fishermen from both countries.

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  21 Indian nationals detained for illegally operating business on tourist visa in Sri Lanka

  World | March 14, 2024 7:00 IST

  According to officials, the detained Indians were illegally operating a computer-operated business in Negombo while on a tourist visa. Under Sri Lanka's law, those who visit the island nation on tourist visas are prohibited from engaging in any paid or unpaid work.

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  WATCH | Sri Lankan players imitate Angelo Mathews' 'timed-out' celebration after win over Bangladesh

  Cricket | March 10, 2024 7:23 IST

  Nuwan Thushara was the star of the final T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday (March 9). He bagged a match-winning hat-trick and became the fifth Sri Lankan player to achieve the feat in the shortest format of the game.

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  Shoriful Islam imitates Angelo Matthews' timed-out celebration during BAN vs SL 1st T20I | WATCH

  Cricket | March 04, 2024 21:21 IST

  Shoriful Islam reignited the timed-out celebration during the first T20I against Sri Lanka. He imitated veteran Angelo Matthews, who gestured it during the ODI World Cup 2023. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are facing each other in an all-format series.

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  Wanindu Hasaranga recommends 'another job' for Sri Lankan umpire Lyndon Hannibal

  Cricket | February 22, 2024 10:44 IST

  Sri Lanka were eyeing a clean sweep in the T20I series but missed out on the opportunity after a three-run defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in the final game on Wednesday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

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  UPI, RuPay go global: Sri Lanka, Mauritius join India's digital payment revolution | WATCH

  Business | February 12, 2024 14:31 IST

  Mauritian PM Pravind Jugnauth and Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined Modi at the virtual ceremony. The launch of the Indian services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius came amid New Delhi's increasing bilateral economic ties with the two countries.

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  Kusal Mendis begins captaincy tenure in style as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series against Afghanistan

  Cricket | February 12, 2024 6:57 IST

  Charith Asalanka won the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 97 off 74 balls. His knock was studded with nine fours and two sixes and came at a strike rate of 131.08.

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  World Cup 2023 captain dropped as Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Afghanistan series

  Cricket | February 08, 2024 17:23 IST

  Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 16-player squad for a three-match series against Afghanistan. The cricket board has made three changes to the team that faced Zimbabwe in an ODI series last month. The ODI series against Afghanistan begins tomorrow.

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  Indian Navy rescues six Sri Lankan fishermen from Somali pirates in a joint operation, 3 surrendered

  World | January 30, 2024 18:55 IST

  During the rescue operation, the Indian Navy said that at least three pirates surrendered to the Seychelles Coast Guard. and all six crew members were safe and the vessel was being escorted to Mahe, Seychelles.

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  Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test vs Sri Lanka, Rashid Khan still injured

  Cricket | January 29, 2024 18:41 IST

  Afghanistan is set to tour Sri Lanka for one-off Test, 3 ODIs and as many T20Is starting from February 2. The visitors have announced their squad for the Test match and have handed maiden call-ups to two players even as Rashid Khan has been ruled out of the game.

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  Sri Lankan state minister, security official killed in road accident

  World | January 25, 2024 11:44 IST

  Nishantha was elected to the Sri Lankan parliament in 2015 and 2020. He was accompanied by his security officer when his vehicle collided with a container truck and rammed into a fence, causing their deaths.

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  Hard-fought win in series opener against Zimbabwe ushers Sri Lanka's T20I era under Hasaranga

  Cricket | January 15, 2024 10:12 IST

  Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews played a gritty knock of 46 off 38 balls with the help of five fours and a maximum. He was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) for his match-winning innings.

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  Afghanistan to engage in all-format commitments with Sri Lanka, Ireland ahead of T20 World Cup

  Cricket | January 09, 2024 10:37 IST

  Afghanistan will be having a busy February and March as they face Sri Lanka and Ireland in two different all-format series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. The Afghans will travel to Sri Lanka first, while they will host Ireland in UAE next month.