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Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lanka president, commits to work jointly to ensure region's safety

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. They discussed bilateral ties and regional security, peace, and prosperity. Singh conveyed Prime Minister Modi's best wishes to the Sri Lankan President. India reaffirmed its commitment to stand with Sri Lanka during crises. This marks the first…

The Economic Times

‘India has always been the first responder’: Sri Lanka’s Premadasa hails ties as Rajnath Singh visits Colombo

Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader expressed gratitude for India's steadfast assistance during challenging times, characterizing New Delhi as a key and cherished partner. Constructive discussions with India's Defence Minister were highlighted as progressive steps forward. India’s prompt response to Sri Lanka's requests showcases their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with…

The Economic Times

'India will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Sri Lanka,' says Rajnath Singh; calls ties 'relationship of hearts and souls'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Sri Lanka, highlighting bilateral ties, economic cooperation, disaster relief efforts under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', and New Delhi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy while emphasising that ties are built on shared heritage.

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ICC chief Jay Shah to meet Sri Lanka President Dissanayake over SLC interim committee issue

ICC Chairman Jay Shah will visit Colombo to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with Sri Lanka Cricket's interim committee appointment high on the agenda. The ICC views the committee as contrary to its rules and has reportedly urged democratic elections for SLC's governance. This follows a previous ICC suspension due…

The Economic Times

'An Example of Leadership': World Leaders React As Modi Becomes India's Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving continuously elected PM, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record.

International Business Times UK

'Grateful for India’s swift support': Sri Lanka President thanks PM Modi for fuel aid amid Middle East crisis

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External affairs minister S Jaishankar after India sent an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruption due to Middle East conflict.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war

Effective closure of strait of Hormuz also affecting Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, which have brought in crisis measures

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Sri Lanka takes control of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sunk an Iranian warship

Sri Lanka is bringing more than 200 sailors from an Iranian ship ashore after the vessel sought assistance near the Indian Ocean island nation

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka evacuates 208 crew members of 2nd Iranian vessel day after US sunk IRIS Dena

Sri Lanka evacuated 208 crew members of an Iranian Navy vessel on Thursday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said, a day after a US submarine struck and sank another Iranian frigate under its Operation Epic Fury against the Islamic Republic.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka MPs vote overwhelmingly to scrap their pensions in post-crisis reform move

Sri Lankan legislators have overwhelmingly voted to scrap their pensions, as the Marxist-leaning government fulfills a key campaign promise

The Independent UK

Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Sri Lanka as 366 killed

Sri Lankan leader says island battling ‘largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history’

The Independent UK

The country gambling on new casinos following economic collapse

Legislation to regulate gambling has also been passed in parliament, reflecting the industry's growing importance

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Ex-president Rushed To Intensive Care After Jailing

Sri Lanka's jailed former president was rushed to intensive care at a state hospital on Saturday, a day after being charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel.

International Business Times

Former Sri Lankan president admitted to hospital after arrest

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who faces charges of using public funds for private travel, treated for acute dehydration

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Al Jazeera

New Sri Lanka mass grave discovery reopens old wounds for Tamils

So far, 19 bodies have been found. Thousands of Tamils were disappeared during civil war that ended in 2009.

Al Jazeera

‘Need answers’: Will Sri Lanka’s Tamils find war closure under Dissanayake?

Tamils commemorating loved ones lost or ‘disappeared’ during the civil war are still waiting for answers.

Dynamite News

Sri Lanka Reaffirms Commitment to India’s Security, Seeks Support on Maritime Issue

Sri Lanka assures India it won’t allow its territory to be used against India’s security. Read more at Dynamite News

International Business Times

India's Modi Clinches Defence, Energy Deals In Sri Lanka

India secured defence and energy deals with neighbouring Sri Lanka on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, seen as a move to counter rival China's growing influence in the region.

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Al Jazeera

India’s Modi visits Sri Lanka to shore up defence and energy ties

Indian PM is first foreign dignitary to visit island since leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake swept elections last year.

International Business Times

India's Modi In Sri Lanka For Defence And Energy Deals

Sri Lanka's leader rolled out the red carpet on Saturday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Colombo balances ties with neighbouring giant India and its biggest lender, China.

The Independent UK

India's Modi in Sri Lanka on a 2-day state visit as concerns grow over China's influence

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a two-day state visit to neighboring Sri Lanka, where he is expected to sign several power and defense agreements

International Business Times

Sri Lanka Signs $2.5b Debt Deal With Japan

Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement with bilateral creditors who had pledged debt relief to the cash-strapped nation last year.

The Independent UK

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka marks independence day as new president pledges to rebuild the country

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka has marked its 77th independence anniversary with a military parade, while the country’s newly elected president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, pledged to heal Sri Lanka's economic woes by the end of his five-year term

International Business Times

Sri Lanka Signs Landmark $3.7 Bn Deal With Chinese State Oil Giant

Sri Lanka has secured its biggest-ever foreign investment after signing a deal with Chinese state-run oil giant Sinopec, officials said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka seeks to navigate China-India rivalry and emerge from its economic crisis

Sri Lanka’s Marxist-leaning President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, one month after visiting India on his first overseas trip since winning election in September

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