Who’s Joining Modi’s Third Term Oath Ceremony? Neighboring Leaders Unite

09 Jun 2024

Neighboring leaders from neighboring nations and the Indian Ocean region are poised to gather as distinguished guests at the eagerly awaited ceremony where BJP leader Narendra Modi will take oath as India's Prime Minister on Sunday evening. This marks Modi's third consecutive term, a feat equaling that of Jawaharlal Nehru,...

Sri Lanka Expresses Keenness to Join BRICS, Seeks India’s Support

21 May 2024

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry, expressed the country's interest in joining the BRICS grouping, highlighting its value after India's inclusion. He mentioned Sri Lanka's intent to approach India first when formally seeking BRICS membership. Sabry stated, "We'll pursue BRICS. The cabinet formed a sub-committee for recommendations. We seek multiple...

India Sends Sacred Sarayu Water to Sri Lanka for Seetha Amma Temple Consecration

28 Apr 2024

India has initiated the process of sending sacred Sarayu river water to Sri Lanka for the consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sita. The consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma Temple will take place on May 19. The decision came following a letter from Sri Lanka's representatives to...

24 Indian Fishermen, held by Sri Lankan Navy, Returned Home

26 Apr 2024

Twenty-four Indian fishermen, detained by the Sri Lankan navy, have been returned to India. The Indian High Commission in Colombo confirmed that all fishermen departed from Colombo and are en route to their homes. This recent repatriation is the third instance of Indian fishermen being released by Sri Lanka in...

India eases Onion Export Restrictions to UAE and Sri Lanka

16 Apr 2024

India has permitted a restricted amount of onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka, during a period when the export of this essential vegetable has been under stringent limitations. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, via the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), released a notification...

“We can’t ever trust Congress”: PM Modi over Katchatheevu island

31 Mar 2024

PM Modi strongly criticized the Congress party for relinquishing the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka during the tenure of the Indira Gandhi government in 1974, stating that this decision has angered the Indian populace and reaffirmed their distrust towards Congress. He accused the party of consistently undermining India's unity, integrity,...

Sri Lanka perseveres 1-0 up and a thriller sealed by Jaker Ali scare

05 Mar 2024

In Sylhet, Sri Lanka secured a narrow three-run victory against Bangladesh in the first T20i, with the match culminating in the last over. Chasing 207, Bangladesh needed 12 runs in the final over, but Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka delivered precise lines and lengths, leading to a crucial win. Jaker Ali,...

Indian coast guard ships conclude Exercise Dosti, head to Galle, Sri Lanka

28 Feb 2024

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships Samarth and Abhinav have arrived in Galle after completing Exercise Dosti in Male. The official Twitter account of India in Sri Lanka, @IndiainSL, announced their arrival, highlighting the visit for training and professional engagement with the Sri Lankan Coast Guard to enhance interoperability and...

Santhan, involved in Assassination Of Rajiv Gandhi Dies In Chennai Hospital

28 Feb 2024

T Suthendraraja, also known as Santhan, one of seven convicts released in the 1991 assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, died on Wednesday in a Chennai hospital, according to a hospital official. Santhan, a Sri Lankan national, had been admitted to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital for treatment a...

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to play two WTC matches, announced BCB

03 Feb 2024

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) recently announced that from March 22, Bangladesh would play two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) matches against Sri Lanka in Sylhet and Chattogram. Three T20Is and three ODIs will also be part of the series. The first Twenty20 International at Sylhet on March 4 will initiate...