US issues travel advisory for Sri Lanka
Apr 22, 2019, at 01:55 pm
Washington, Apr 22 (UNI) The US state department on Monday issued a revised travel notice about Sri Lanka, warning that “terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Sri Lanka," and reminding travelers to exercise caution.
Five Indians killed in Sri Lanka bomb blasts
Apr 22, 2019, at 08:39 am
Colombo, Apr 22 (IBNS): Five Indian nationals were among the 207 people who were killed in eight blasts that rocked Sri Lanka on Sunday and disrupted peace in the Island Nation which had witnessed civil wars for several years, officials said on Monday.
Three Indians killed in Sri Lanka attacks
Apr 21, 2019, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Three Indians have been killed in the serial blasts that rocked Sri Lanka's capital Colombo and some nearby areas on Easter Sunday, India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said.
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti condemn serial blasts in Sri Lanka
Apr 21, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Srinagar, Apr 21 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have condemned the serial blasts in Sri Lanka that left over 150 people dead and over 300 others injured.
India condemns blasts in Sri Lanka which claimed 156 lives
Apr 21, 2019, at 04:15 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): India on Sunday condemned the serial blasts in Sri Lanka which left at least 156 people killed.
PM Modi, other Indian leaders condemn Sri Lanka multiple blasts
Apr 21, 2019, at 02:42 pm
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the multiple blasts in Sri Lanka with Catholic churches and star hotels being prime targets in the national capital, which left at least 137 killed and over 400 injured.
Parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka calls on President Kovind
Sep 10, 2018, at 08:19 pm
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS): A parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka led by Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
General Bipin Rawat to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow
May 13, 2018, at 10:12 pm
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff shall be visiting Sri Lanka from 14 to 17 May 2018 on an official visit.
Sri Lanka violence: Buddhist monks condemn anti-Muslim violence
Mar 11, 2018, at 08:08 pm
Colombo/Kandy, Mar 11 (IBNS): Displaying their solidarity, Buddhist monks staged a silent protest against anti-Muslim violence while another group of Buddhist monks from leading temples in Colombo suburbs visited mosques on Friday to guard until devotees end their prayers.
India’s development grants to Sri Lanka amounts to US $ 2.76 billion
Jan 27, 2018, at 12:38 am
Colombo, Jan 26 (IBNS) Congratulating the Sri Lankan government for completing its three-years in office, the Indian government has said that it had given US $ 2.76 billion development grants to Sri Lanka.
Prime ministers of India and Sri Lanka meet to discuss bilateral ties
Nov 23, 2017, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, at the Hyderabad House, in New Delhi.
Sri Lankan Minister Tilak Marapana calls on Prime Minister
Sep 10, 2017, at 03:05 am
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) Tilak Marapana, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
Sri Lanka flood situation worsens, Indian Navy joins rescue mission
May 27, 2017, at 07:21 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives and property in Sri Lanka due to flooding and landslides.
Narendra Modi ends Sri Lanka visit
May 13, 2017, at 01:03 am
Colombo, May 12 (IBNS): Ending his Sri Lanka visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his journey towards India on Friday.
PM Modi inaugurates hospital in Dickoya, addresses Indian Origin Tamil community in Norwood
May 12, 2017, at 11:56 pm
Colombo, May 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a hospital in Dickoya in Central Province of Sri Lanka, built with Indian assistance.
Narendra Modi announces direct Colombo-Varanasi flight
May 12, 2017, at 09:44 pm
Colombo, May 12 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a direct flight between Colombo and Varanasi, his constituency.
Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen alleging breach of territorial waters
Feb 02, 2017, at 07:18 pm
Chennai/Colombo, Feb 2 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Navy arrested five Indian fishermen and impounded their boats alleging they were fishing in their territorial waters, according to media reports on Thursday.
Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy visiting India
Jan 30, 2017, at 10:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Vice Admiral RC Wijegunaratne, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy is on an official visit to India from 29 January to 02 February 2017. The visit is aimed at consolidating bilateral naval relations between India and Sri Lanka and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation.
Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen for allegedly breaching borders
Jan 05, 2017, at 06:10 pm
New Delhi/Colombo, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, India, media reported on Thursday.