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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.
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After India, Sri Lanka accuses Trudeau of engaging in 'electoral vote bank politics' I KNOW WHY
World | May 21, 2024, 10:26 PM ISTThe Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was criticised by the Sri Lankan government for allegedly playing electoral politics by accusing Sri Lanka of genocide during its conflict with the LTTE, which ended in 2009.
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'India marching towards economic glory': Sri Lanka hails 'excellent' ties with New Delhi
World | May 21, 2024, 12:02 PM ISTSri Lanka's foreign minister Ali Sabry affirmed that its economic relationship with India continues to expand across several sectors and pledged to not let anybody threaten New Delhi's security threats. He also expressed Sri Lanka's desire to join the BRICS group and sought India's assistance.
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24 more Indian fishermen, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, repatriated to India
World | Apr 26, 2024, 07:33 PM ISTFollowing the recent announcement of repatriation of 24 fishermen by the High Commission of India in Colombo, the total number of fishermen released and returned to India by Sri Lanka in April reaches 48.
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Sri Lanka: Seven killed, over 20 injured as motorsports race car drives into spectators
World | Apr 21, 2024, 08:48 PM ISTThe accident happened when a competing car in the racing event held at the central hill resort of Diyathalawa veered off the track and collided with the spectators, killing seven.
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Indian statements on 'reclaiming' Katchatheevu island have 'no ground', says Sri Lankan minister
World | Apr 05, 2024, 12:40 PM ISTPM Modi slammed the Congress and DMK for overlooking national interests and "callously" ceding the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. A no-fishing pact was signed in 1976, after which 6,000 Indian fishermen have been arrested by Sri Lanka in last 20 years, said EAM Jaishankar.
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'No need for further discussions': Sri Lanka on Katchatheevu island ceded by India decades ago
World | Apr 04, 2024, 06:18 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 04, 2024, 09:46 AM ISTLord 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 | Apr 03, 2024, 11:48 AM ISTAnother 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 | Apr 01, 2024, 10:04 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 01, 2024, 05:37 PM ISTKatchatheevu 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
Tamil Nadu | Apr 01, 2024, 10:23 AM ISTPM 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 | Mar 28, 2024, 01:40 PM ISTDuring 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 | Mar 15, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 14, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTAccording 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 | Mar 10, 2024, 07:23 AM ISTNuwan 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 | Mar 04, 2024, 09:21 PM ISTShoriful 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 | Feb 22, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTSri 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 | Feb 12, 2024, 02:31 PM ISTMauritian 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 | Feb 12, 2024, 06:57 AM ISTCharith 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.