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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.

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  Fishermen go on indefinite strike in Rameswaram as Sri Lanka Navy arrests 32 in Palk Bay Sea

  February 24, 2025 14:37 IST

  Expressing concern over the latest arrests, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging to convene a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting to ensure the release of all the arrested fishermen and their boats.

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  India Masters vs Sri Lanka Masters highlights: India win by four runs

  Cricket | February 23, 2025 0:03 IST

  India Masters defeated Sri Lanka Masters by four runs in the opening game of the International Masters League. Stuart Binny and Yusuf Pathan had a stellar day with the bat before Kumar Sangakkara and Isuru Udana stole the show.

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  'Hanuman set Lanka on fire': Memes flood internet after monkey causes power outage in Sri Lanka

  Trending | February 11, 2025 15:52 IST

  A monkey caused a power outage in Sri Lanka on Sunday, said Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi. While the country struggles with energy security, hilarious memes flooded the internet. Check them here.

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  Monkey causes power outage, plunging Sri Lanka into darkness: Here's the full story

  World | February 11, 2025 12:26 IST

  A monkey in Sri Lanka caused power outage in Sri Lanka, forcing a power outage in the island nation. The power minister confirmed the news, adding the power was restored at key installations after an hour of disruption.

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  Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team

  Cricket | February 10, 2025 22:13 IST

  Sri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match ODI series at the former's home. The Lankan Lions have announced their squad for the two ODIs with only one change to their previous team that toured New Zealand last month.

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  Nathan Lyon becomes first spinner to name major Test record

  Cricket | February 01, 2025 14:04 IST

  Australia spinner Nathan Lyon became the first spinner to clinch 200 wickets in the World Test Championship. He is also currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament's history. Pat Cummins with 200 wickets, is second on the list.

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  India lodged strong protest over Sri Lankan Navy's firing on Indian fishermen, confirms MEA

  India | January 31, 2025 23:28 IST

  India protested against Sri Lanka after its Navy allegedly fired on Indian fishermen in the Jaffna Sea, injuring two from Karaikal. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Sri Lanka’s diplomat to express concerns over recent incidents, including the detention of Indian fishermen.

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  India Lodges 'Strong Protest' Against Firing by Lankan Navy During Apprehension

  News | January 29, 2025 10:29 IST

  In the latest escalation in contentious Indo-Lanka fisheries conflict, Sri Lankan navy ‘opened fire’ on Indian fishermen on Jan 28. Reacting to the unprecedented incident, India has lodged a ‘strong protest’ against the firing on Indian fishermen.

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  Sri Lanka vs Australia: Schedule, squads, live streaming and all you need to know

  Cricket | January 28, 2025 18:26 IST

  Sri Lanka and Australia will lock horns in a two-match series starting January 29 at Galle International Stadium. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will miss the series while Sri Lanka will be hoping to clinch the series after a terrific 2024.

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  India summons Sri Lankan envoy after five fishermen injured in naval firing

  World | January 28, 2025 15:53 IST

  The fishing vessel had 243 Indian fishermen onboard out of which five sustained injuries. While two were seriously injured, three sustained minor injuries.

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  Matt Henry becomes second-fastest New Zealand bowler to 150 ODI wickets, surpasses Hadlee, Southee

  Cricket | January 11, 2025 10:55 IST

  Matt Henry took another four-wicket-haul as he got to 150 ODI wickets in the third game against Sri Lanka in Auckland. Henry has become the second-fastest New Zealand bowler to get to 150 ODI scalps, going past the likes of Richard Hadlee and Tim Southee.

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  NZ vs SL 1st T20I pitch report: How is pitch likely to play at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui for opener?

  Cricket | December 27, 2024 22:19 IST

  New Zealand's newly-appointed full-time captain Mitchell Santner will be leading the Blackcaps in the T20I series that gets underway at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on December 28. Here is all you need to know about the venue.