India-Sri Lanka participating in 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023'
The ninth edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023” commenced on Thursday in Aundh (Pune).
New Delhi: The island of Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait between Sri Lanka and India's Tamil Nadu state has garnered national attention after four decades. During his response to Opposition bloc INDIA’s no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded the House how the strategic island was given away as a gift to Sri Lanka by the Indira Gandhi government in 1974.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to visit India on July 21
New Delhi: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will visit India on July 21, officials said on Tuesday.
India-Sri Lanka participate in 10th edition of bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23
New Delhi: The 10th edition of IN-SLN bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-23 is scheduled at Colombo from Apr 3 - 8.
Sri Lankan Airlines CEO thanks India for helping the carrier during economic crisis
Colombo: Sri Lankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall has said the Indian government helped the country’s airlines running amid challenges brought on by the economic crisis.
Indian Consulate General office in Sri Lanka's Jaffna attacked: 3 arrested
Jaffna: Sri Lankan police on Thursday arrested three people for allegedly throwing glass bottles at the office of the Consulate General of India in Jaffna, media reports said.
Sri Lankan Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon appreciated India's continued support to the Sri Lanka Armed Forces during his meeting with Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.
Sri Lanka receives Dornier 228 Aircraft gifted by India
Colombo: Sri Lanka on Monday received the Dornier 228 Aircraft, which was gifted to the Island Nation by India, the Indian High Commission said.
Sri Lankan PM Dinesh Gunawardena thanks India for extending humanitarian assistance
Colombo: Sri Lankan PM Dinesh Gunawardena has thanked neighbour India for extending generous humanitarian assistance to his country amid the crisis.
Sri Lanka seeks $500 mn credit line from India
Colombo: Sri Lanka has sought an additional $500 million credit facility from the Indian EXIM Ban to import fuel, which is in major short supply in the island nation.
Midst of escalating financial and petroleum crises, India launches a rescue effort on Sri Lanka
As Sri Lanka's economic crisis deepened, political instability erupted in the form of large-scale protests. Sri Lankans were irked by the government's mismanagement of financial affairs,corruption and bad judgment on initiatives that backfired, leaving the country impoverished - mostly in terms of lacking foreign exchange reserves.
Midst of escalating financial and petroleum crises, India launches rescue effort on Sri Lanka
As Sri Lanka's economic crisis deepened, political instability erupted in the form of large-scale protests. Sri Lankans were irked by the government's mismanagement of financial affairs, corruption and bad judgment on initiatives that backfired, leaving the country impoverished - mostly in terms of lacking foreign exchange reserves.
Western fleet deployment to Sri Lanka ends on high note
New Delhi: The Western Fleet’s deployment to Sri Lanka culminated in a maritime partnership exercise between the two navies on Mar 12.
Narendra Modi wishes Sri Lanka on Independence Day
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted people of Sri Lanka as the island nation celebrated its Independence Day.