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Indian, Sri Lankan navy members meet, discuss maritime security

Nov 04, 2023, at 10:28 pm

The 33rd edition of annual IMBL meeting between the representatives of Navies and Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka was held onboard INS Sumitra on Friday at the Indo - Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Point Calimere at Palk Bay.

Ferry service between Tamil Nadu, northern Sri Lanka launched, PM Modi attends virtually

Oct 14, 2023, at 11:37 pm

In line with the announcement made by the leaders of the two countries in July 2023 during the visit of the President of Sri Lanka to India, the ferry service between Nagappatinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka commenced on Saturday (October 14, 2023).

India-Sri Lanka launch logo to mark 75th year of diplomatic ties

Oct 12, 2023, at 04:16 pm

India and Sri Lanka recently launched a logo to mark 75 years of diplomatic relationship.

'Terrorists found safe haven in Canada': Sri Lankan FM slamming Justin Trudeau amid Delhi-Ottawa row

Sep 26, 2023, at 06:53 pm

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday said terrorists have found safe haven in Canada, amid the bilateral tension between New Delhi and Ottawa, media reports said.

Mamata Banerjee invites Sri Lankan President to join business summit

Sep 13, 2023, at 05:30 pm

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she had a very pleasant meeting with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Dubai International Airport and invited him to join the Kolkata business summit.

Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow to review defence ties

Sep 01, 2023, at 11:42 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Sri Lanka to review the defence ties with the neighbouring nation.

India-Sri Lanka relationship is strong and close, says Minister Jeevan Thondaman remembering New Delhi's contribution during economic crisis

Aug 02, 2023, at 10:49 pm

Sri Lankan Minister Jeevan Thondaman, who was recently in India, appreciated New Delhi's positive contribution when the Island Nation was facing an economic crisis in recent times.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe feels India's growth will be beneficial to Indian Ocean Region

Jul 23, 2023, at 10:53 pm

New Delhi/Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said India's growth will be beneficial to the neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region (IOR).

India, Sri Lanka discuss challenges, opportunities in the region: Vinay Kwatra

Jul 23, 2023, at 08:28 pm

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday said the bilateral talks between India and Sri Lanka not only focussed on the opportunities but also the challenges faced by the neighbouring nations in the maritime domain.

President Droupadi Murmu says India will continue to support Sri Lanka during its hour of crisis in future

Jul 22, 2023, at 02:35 pm

New Delhi: Indian President Droupadi Murmu met her visiting Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe and said India will continue to support the neighbouring nation during its hour of need in future.

PM Modi announces projects worth Rs 75 cr for Indian-origin Tamils; MoUs on UPI, renewable energy, economic development signed with Sri Lanka

Jul 22, 2023, at 02:50 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a string of projects worth Rs 75 crore have been announced for the Tamils of Indian origin living in Sri Lanka.

This is a very important visit: India on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit

Jul 21, 2023, at 10:25 pm

New Delhi: India on Thursday described the visit of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a major step as the country shares important, multifaceted relations with the island nation.

Maiden embarkation of scientists onboard India’s research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’ – Colombo Security Conclave

Jul 03, 2023, at 11:12 pm

New Delhi/Colombo: In a landmark event concerning maritime collaboration under the framework of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) between the nations of Indian Ocean Region, scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius embarked onboard India’s research vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’ on 29 June 2023 to participate in the joint ocean expedition spanning nearly 35 days.

13 named in NIA chargesheet in Indo-Lanka illegal drugs/arms trade case over suspected LTTE revival

Jun 18, 2023, at 08:04 am

Chennai: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed chargesheet against 13 people, including Sri Lankan nationals, in the India-Sri Lanka illegal drugs (sourced from Pakistan) and arms trade case relating to attempts to revive the banned LTTE in the two countries.

India committed to capacity building of Sri Lankan armed forces: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane

Jun 08, 2023, at 05:14 am

New Delhi: Sri Lanka is India’s priority partner and in line with the country's ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, New Delhi stands committed to ensuring capacity and capability building of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, said Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka-India grid connectivity to be achieved by 2030: Lankan Minister Kanchana Wijesekara

Jun 07, 2023, at 05:28 am

Colombo/UNI: Grid link between Sri Lanka and India would be implemented by 2030, Sri-Lanka Power & Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Indo-Lanka ties: Two photographs of Sri Lankan origin unveiled in New Delhi

Apr 24, 2023, at 03:08 am

Colombo: Marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Indo-Lanka diplomatic relations, which falls this year, two photographs of Sri Lankan origin were unveiled at the office of the State Minister of External Affairs and Culture of India at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi on Saturday.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to S Jaishankar over release of 12 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

Apr 07, 2023, at 01:29 am

Chennai/UNI: Expressing grave concern over the frequent attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister MK Stalin Thursday urged External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar to secure the release of 12 fishermen and 109 boats through diplomatic channels.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe seeks India’s help for policy reforms, governance, capacity building, digitalization, and public service delivery

Apr 04, 2023, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi: During the two-day visit of an Indian delegation led by the Director General of National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Bharat Lal on the invitation of the Sri Lankan Government, called on the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on Apr 1.

Sri Lanka to request $1 billion in credit from India to purchase crucial goods

Mar 28, 2023, at 05:08 am

Colombo/IBNS: Sri Lanka plans to request a new short-term credit facility worth USD 1 billion from India in order to buy essential commodities such as food and medicine, according to official media reports on Monday.

Blood is thicker than water, says S Jaishankar on India-Sri Lanka relationship

Mar 18, 2023, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said it is natural that India will stand by Sri Lanka during difficult times as 'blood is thicker than water'.

India continues to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka, distributes ration

Mar 18, 2023, at 12:09 am

India, under its  'Neighbourhood First' policy, has once again approached to help debt-ridden Sri Lanka as New Delhi distributed ration  in Kalmunai.

Sri Lanka uses aid from India to buy textbooks for students

Mar 12, 2023, at 02:30 am

Colombo: Sri Lanka has used more than $10 million of the $1 billion aid provided by India to print nearly 50% of the textbooks required for its four million school-going children, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said on Saturday, reported media.

Aero India 2023: Rajnath interacts with Nepal, SL defence ministers

Feb 13, 2023, at 09:48 pm

Bengaluru: Indian Defence MinisterRajnath Singh on Monday interacted with Nepal and Sri Lanka Defence Ministers Hari Prasad Uprety and Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, respectively, on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 here in the city.

Sri Lankan officials 'thankful' to India for Jaffna Cultural Centre

Feb 13, 2023, at 12:26 am

Jaffna:  Governor of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, Jeevan Thiagarajah, on Saturday thanked the Indian government for Jaffna Cultural Centre.

Indian government dedicates Jaffna Cultural Center to people of Sri Lanka

Feb 12, 2023, at 03:27 am

The iconic Jaffna Cultural Center, which was built with India's assistance and is a magnificent example of the bilateral development partnership between the two nations, was dedicated to the people of Sri Lanka on Saturday.

V Muraleedharan to visit Colombo tomorrow to join Sri Lankan Independence Day celebration, scheduled to meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Feb 03, 2023, at 09:33 pm

New Delhi: At the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, V. Muraleedharan is visiting Colombo to participate in the celebrations connected with the 75th Independence Day of Sri Lanka on Feb 4.

Sri Lankan Airlines CEO thanks India for helping the carrier during economic crisis

Feb 02, 2023, at 05:09 am

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.

S Jaishankar says India supports both political, economic stability of Sri Lanka

Jan 20, 2023, at 11:35 pm

Colombo: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the country supports both the political and economic stability of Sri Lanka.

S Jaishankar visiting Maldives, Sri Lanka

Jan 18, 2023, at 11:48 pm

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka from Jan 18-20.