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India’s Concerns Prompt Cancellation of Pakistan-Sri Lanka Naval Drills in Trincomalee

19 Apr 2025

A planned military exercise between the navies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to be conducted off Sri Lanka's strategic Trincomalee coast, was recently canceled after India objected to the exercise with the Sri Lankan government, sources said. Trincomalee on Sri Lanka's northeast coast is strategically located in the Indian Ocean...

PM Modi Visits Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple in Sri Lanka

06 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday traveled to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. The Prime Minsiter offered his prayers at the Buddhist temple. PM Modi Accompanied by Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Narendra Modi was accompanied by Sri Lankan President...

Ranil Wickremesinghe Calls for Stronger India Ties, Infrastructure Boost | WATCH

05 Apr 2025

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Colombo following his attendance at the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, anticipation grew over his bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Anurak Desanayake. The visit is a strategic move to further cooperation in the spheres of trade, connectivity, and infrastructure. In an exclusive conversation...

India and Sri Lanka Sign 7 MoUs During Modi’s Landmark Visit

05 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his first official trip to Sri Lanka in his third term on Saturday. He received a ceremonial guard of honour, marking the beginning of an important visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties. India and Sri Lanka Sign Seven MoUs During the visit, India and Sri...

PM Modi’s Sri Lanka Visit Marks New Chapter in Bilateral Ties

05 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a grand welcome on Friday evening in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He was received at Bandaranaike International Airport by five senior Sri Lankan ministers, among them Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, and Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar. On the morning of Saturday, PM...

Sri Lanka’s Demining Workers in Crisis as US Freezes Aid

04 Apr 2025

Sri Lanka’s demining program faces a major setback after the US froze funding, threatening its goal of becoming mine-free by 2028. Since joining the Ottawa Treaty in 2017, Sri Lanka has cleared many landmines planted by the Tamil Tiger rebels (LTTE). However, 23 square kilometers remain contaminated, and the sudden...

Thailand Welcomes PM Modi For BIMSTEC: Big Moves In Regional Diplomacy | WATCH

03 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his official visit to Thailand on Thursday to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, scheduled for April 4. The visit comes at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. In his departure statement, PM Modi highlighted the crucial role of India's North Eastern...

Sri Lanka Conducts Wildlife Census to Assess Crop Damage from Animals

15 Mar 2025

Sri Lanka took a national wildlife census on Saturday morning by sending 40,000 local authorities to survey wild animals around farms and settlements. The five-minute survey was for species like wild boars, lorises, peacocks, and monkeys, which have been known to cause huge damage to crops. In the northern-central division...

India Donates Essential Medicines to Sri Lanka Amid Health Crisis

14 Mar 2025

In a demonstration of solidarity and humanitarian support, India has gifted 50,000 ampoules of Furosemide injection (20mg/2ml) to Sri Lanka to address the acute shortage of this essential medicine in Sri Lankan hospitals. The donation was made following an urgent request from Colombo, underscoring India’s commitment to supporting its neighbor...

After Arrest in Sri Lanka, 25 Indian Fishermen Finally Return to Chennai

27 Feb 2025

A group of 25 Indian fishermen, who were repatriated from Sri Lanka, arrived at Chennai International Airport on Thursday. Visuals captured their arrival at the airport before they were sent to their respective homes. The fishermen had been detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly crossing the International Maritime...

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