Srilanka
-
India summons Sri Lankan envoy, registers strong protest over death of Indian fisherman
World | Aug 01, 2024, 02:14 PM ISTA Sri Lankan naval vessel collided with an Indian fishing boat in the early hours of Thursday, resulting in the death of a fisherman while another is missing. The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India and Sri Lanka and the matter was raised by Indian officials.
-
Sri Lanka to vote for new president on September 21, first election after 2022 economic unrest
World | Jul 26, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTSri Lanka was plunged into an unprecedented economic crisis in 2022 after running out of foreign reserves, leading to large-scale protests and the ouster of ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe brought down inflation and steered the economy to positive growth.
-
Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine Indian fishermen, seizes two powerboats for alleged illegal fishing
Tamil Nadu | Jul 23, 2024, 10:40 AM ISTThis came days after massive protests by fishermen in Rameswaram, who demanded the release of 74 fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka this year. India and Sri Lanka regularly spar over the issue of fishermen, with several Indian fisherfolk arrested every year.
-
BIMSTEC: India pitches for infusing new energies, EAM emphasises finding regional solutions itself
World | Jul 12, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTIndia has been making concerted efforts to make BIMSTEC a vibrant forum for regional cooperation as initiatives under SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) were not moving forward for a variety of reasons.
-
India, Russia to run China-built Lanka airport soon: Aviation Min says in major geopolitical victory
World | Jul 03, 2024, 07:39 PM ISTMattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), funded by China EXIM Bank, has stoked controversy since its opening in 2013 due to a low number of flights, environmentally sensitive location and persistent financial losses.
-
Sri Lanka Police arrests 12 more Indian nationals in cybercrime case, 70 nabbed so far
World | Jul 02, 2024, 10:03 PM ISTSri Lanka Police apprehended a group of 12 Indian nationals suspected of cybercrimes at a residence in Halloluwa, Kandy, approximately 120 kilometres east of Colombo. It seized 22 desktop computers, four laptops, and more than 50 sophisticated cellular phones of advanced technology.
-
Mahela Jayawardene resigns as Sri Lanka's consultant coach within six months
Other Sports | Jun 27, 2024, 10:19 AM ISTJayawardene had signed a one-year extension contract with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in January 2024. But with Cricket consultant Sanath Jayasuriya's role having some overlaps with his role, Mahela has stepped down from his role writing a letter to SLC.
-
Stalin writes to Jaishankar over arrests of fishermen by Sri Lanka, urges to convene joint meet
Chennai | Jun 25, 2024, 04:19 PM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to secure the release of all the fishermen and their fishing boats under the custody of Sri Lankan authorities.
-
Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka President, unveils Maritime Centre built with USD 6M grant from India
World | Jun 20, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe where they jointly unveiled the virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre built with a USD 6 million grant from India.
-
Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka on his first foreign trip, all eyes on Katchatheevu island issue
World | Jun 20, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTNotably, the Katchatheevu Island became a hot topic during Lok Sabha elections when PM Modi slammed the Congress over the ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The 1.9 square km island is located at Palk Strait, 20 km from the Indian shore.
-
EAM Jaishankar to embark on first visit to Sri Lanka after Katchatheevu island controversy
India | Jun 19, 2024, 04:39 PM ISTThe Katchatheevu Island became a hot topic during Lok Sabha elections when PM Modi slammed the Congress over the ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The 1.9 square km island is located at Palk Strait, 20 km from the Indian shore.
-
Sri Lanka hammer Netherlands to end ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign on positive note
Cricket | Jun 17, 2024, 10:02 AM ISTSri Lanka finished third on the Group D points table behind South Africa and Bangladesh. They lost their first two games against South Africa and Bangladesh by six and two wickets respectively. Their fixture against Nepal ended in a washout.
-
Top leaders from India's neighbourhood grace swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi I IN PICS
World | Jun 10, 2024, 01:40 PM ISTTop leaders from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday graced the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
-
'India will continue to work even...': This is what PM Modi tells world leaders after taking oath
World | Jun 10, 2024, 08:16 AM ISTPM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'SAGAR Vision'. He emphasised that in his third term, India will continue to work for the peace, progress and prosperity of the region in close partnership with the countries.
-
From Bangladesh to Sri Lankan PMs, these leaders are invited to PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony
World | Jun 06, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTBesides, Bangladesh and Sri Lankan PM, leaders of Bhutan, Mauritius, and Nepal are also expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
-
Indian couple on holiday trip drowns at sea beach in Sri Lanka
World | Jun 05, 2024, 04:00 PM ISTInvestigations revealed that the victims were a married couple, and the incident had occurred during a visit to Sri Lanka with their family.
-
India's neighbouring Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutanese leaders congratulate PM Modi on victory of NDA
World | Jun 04, 2024, 10:31 PM ISTAs Narendra Modi is set to win a rare third term in office, India's neighbouring nations including Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepalese leaders took to social media, and congratulated him for NDA's victory.
-
15 killed, 19,000 trapped as heavy rains batter Sri Lanka, schools shut for today
World | Jun 03, 2024, 12:13 PM ISTHeavy rains in Sri Lanka exceeding 300 mm have triggered floods, caused landslides and uprooted trees in several parts, trapping thousands of people. The government has suspended electricity supply in some areas and schools have been shut in the wake of this situation.
-
Sri Lanka police arrests 'handler' of four ISIS suspects apprehended in Gujarat
World | Jun 01, 2024, 03:28 PM ISTOsman Pushparaja Gerard, 46, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department in Colombo after a Rs 2 million cash award was announced for his whereabouts. He is suspected to be the handler of the four Sri Lankans with alleged links to ISIS, who were arrested in Gujarat on May 19.
-
Sri Lanka's top police officer to lead team probing 4 Lankan nationals arrested in India
World | May 22, 2024, 07:01 PM ISTA senior Deputy Inspector General will head a team appointed to investigate four of its citizens arrested in Gujarat. They were arrested at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel airport in Ahmedabad after they travelled from Colombo via Chennai.