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India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Skipper Shikhar Dhawan, debutant Ishant Kishan shine in 7-wicket victory over SL
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Chasing 262, India completed the task with 80 balls to spare at the R Premadasa Stadium.
MP Govt to build temple at Ramayana site in Sri Lanka?
Ram Temple: The announcement of temple construction at Ramayana site was made by the Ex-CM of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Jayalalithaa writes to Narendra Modi, seeks release of 21 Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lanka Navy
A day after six more fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get 21 fishermen and 92 boats released from the island nation, including t
Sri Lanka to expedite Chinese-funded projects
The Sri Lankan government has decided to expedite development projects funded by China, the Ministry of National Policy and Economic Affairs has said.
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena vows to eradicate LTTE ideology
President Maithripala Sirisena said what is paramount to the country was the peace between the majority Sinhalese and the Tamil and Muslim minorities.
Sri Lanka to gradually ban house maids abroad amid abuses, social cost
Sri Lanka will gradually stop sending house maids abroad, mainly to the Middle East, due to rights abuses, social costs and a local labour shortage, government spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said...
Sri Lanka to curb car imports to ease traffic: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry has last week announced an import tax revision for cars with dealers claiming that the new tariff makes import of certain car types very...
Sri Lanka calls for foreign flood aid to tackle $2 bn worth damage due to floods
Sri Lanka today appealed for foreign assistance "for maximum possible support" to recover from the estimated $2 billion worth of damage caused by heaviest rains in more than 25 years that has claimed over 100 lives.
Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna & INS Sutlej sent with relief material for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
Two ships, INS Sunayna, an NOPV (Naval offshore patrol vessel) and INS Sutlej, a survey vessel have been sent to Colombo from Southern Naval Command Kochi.
UN official lauds India’s move to tackle abuse by peacekeepers
Under-Secretary-General for Field Support Atul Khare told the General Assembly that India, Benin, Ecuador and Uruguay have taken steps to designate national paternity focal points
Sri Lanka to take 25% stake in Google Loon for high-speed Internet
Sri Lanka today said it would buy a 25 per cent stake in a joint venture with Google, to deliver a high-speed Internet service powered by balloons...
Column: Sri Lanka’s rebirth
It will need balanced affirmative-action programmes that address the various dimensions of economic disparity
Paradise lost, will it be regained?
Mahinda Rajapaksa was wrong when he thought he would be remembered forever as the President who defeated the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka—and would be re-elected.
Sri Lanka elections: Ranil Wickremesinghe claims victory in parliamentary elections
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has reportedly claimed a victory in the island nation's 15th parliamentary elections.
Mahinda Rajapaksa accepts defeat in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections
Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said his United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) had lost after a close battle with the United National Party (UNP) of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Mahinda Rajapaksa says unlikely to lead next Sri Lanka government
Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said on Tuesday he was unlikely to lead Sri Lanka's next government as initial results from the general election gave a slight edge to the coalition government.
Angelo Mathews, Kaushal Silva take Sri Lanka to stable 166 run lead against Pakistan
Angelo Mathews and Kaushal Silva produced contrasting performances on Friday to help Sri Lanka take a stable 166-run lead at stumps on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan in Colombo.
Prez Maithripala Sirisena Sri Lanka appoints new air force chief Gagan Bulathsinhala
Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Air Vice Marshal Gagan Bulathsinhala as the country's 15th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) chief.
Sending IPKF to Sri Lanka was high level policy failure: V K Singh
V K Singh said here on Tuesday that the decision to send the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) to Sri Lanka in 1987 was "a high level policy failure".
Hunt for black money: Sri Lanka says Mahinda Rajapaksa’s men stashed over $2 bn in Dubai
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena, who defeated Rajapaksa in a January election, has ordered a probe into all financial deals sealed by his predecessor.
PM Narendra Modi returns home after three-nation tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home on Saturday night after wrapping up his five-day three- nation tour.
World’s engagement with India at ‘new level’: PM Narendra Modi in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says global confidence in India has been restored and the world’s engagement with the country is at a 'new level'.
India seeks edge over China as PM Narendra Modi visits Sri Lanka
When Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena received India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
PM Modi announces Visa on Arrival for Sri Lankans from April 14
PM has also revealed Air India's plans to start direct flight between New Delhi and Colombo
PM Modi announces visa on arrival for Sri Lankans from April 14
PM has also revealed Air India's plans to start direct flight between New Delhi and Colombo
RBI, Sri Lanka central bank agree on $1.5 bn currency swap deal during PM Narendra Modi’s visit
Narendra Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to come to Sri Lanka on a standalone bilateral visit since 1987.
PM Narendra Modi to address Lankan Parliament, visit Jaffna
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Sri Lanka's Parliament and visit Jaffna during his upcoming trip to the country...
