Sri Lanka
- India
India, Sri Lanka decide to ramp up defence, energy, trade ties
New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka on Monday, December 16, adopted a futuristic vision to expand their partnership, resolved to soon conclude a defence cooperation pact and decided to ramp up energy…
- Photos
Photos: PM Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan President Disanayaka
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence,…
- India
Sri Lankan President Disanayaka begins 3-day India visit
New Delhi: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka arrived in India on Sunday on a three-day visit in his first foreign trip after assuming the top office in September. Prime Minister Narendra…
- Chennai
Press SL Prez for release of Indian fishermen: TN Congress MP to Jaishankar
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Congress MP R. Sudha met Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, urging him to press the visiting Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the immediate release of…
- Andhra Pradesh
SL releases 2 AP fishermen following ‘union minister’s efforts’
Amaravati: Two fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, who were jailed by Sri Lanka for entering its territorial waters were released, following efforts by Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, his office said…
- Pakistan
2025 Champions trophy may relocate from Pakistan amid political unrest
New Delhi: The 2025 Champions Trophy is likely to be moved out of Pakistan completely following the latest political unrest in the country which resulted in the Sri Lanka A cutting short…
- World
Sri Lanka President Dissanayake to visit India in December
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India at the invitation of the Indian government in mid-December, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on Monday. He will call on Prime Minister…
- World
Ruling NPP heading for absolute majority in Sri Lanka parliamentary poll
Colombo: The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) party led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken an unassailable lead in the parliamentary election held on Thursday. As of 6 am local time…
- World
Voting begins in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election
Colombo: Voting in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary poll started on Thursday to elect 225 members to the Parliament with President Anura Kumara Dissanyake seeking a majority. President Dissanyake is seeking a majority to…
- India
TN CM Stalin urges EAM Jaishankar on release of fishermen by SL Navy
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, requesting immediate action to secure the release of Tamil fishermen recently detained by the Sri Lankan Navy.…
- World
Coast guards of India, Sri Lanka hold high-level meeting in Colombo
New Delhi: Coast guards of India and Sri Lanka held a high-level meeting in Colombo on Monday as part of efforts to enhance cooperation in addressing various maritime challenges for strengthening the…
- World
Sri Lankan Navy arrests 23 Tamil fishers for crossing IMBL
Chennai: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 23 Tamil fishermen early on Sunday morning for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). Along with the fishermen, the Navy also seized three mechanised…
- Sports
Clinical bowling effort helps Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in 1st T20I
Dambulla: A clinical bowling performance helped Sri Lanka to a comprehensive four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first match of the two-match T20I series here on Saturday. Dunith Wellalage claimed 3-20…
- World
FBI Alleges Iranian operative planned to Kill Trump, attack Israeli tourists in SL
Washington: An Iranian national charged by the FBI for plotting assassination on president-elect Donald Trump was tasked by the Iranians to target Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka, the Department of Justice has…
- World
Sri Lankan president, Indian envoy discuss bilateral ties, fishing issues
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha held a meeting here on Friday during which they stressed on the importance of a long-term solution to the…
