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5 More Indian Fishermen Repatriated to India from Sri Lanka

1 Min Read

Apr 24, 2024

PTI

Days after a Sri Lankan media outlet claimed to have exposed an India-funded housing project scam, Indian High Commissioner to the Indian Ocean island nation Santosh Jha made it clear why there are no anomalies involved.

Indian High Commissioner Makes It Clear: No Role in Alleged Housing Project Scam in Sri Lanka

7 Min Read

Apr 23, 2024

Aroonim Bhuyan

Sri Lanka's Vedda Tribals Have Genetic Affinity with Indian Ethnic Groups: Study

2 Min Read

Apr 20, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Head of the local church Cardinal Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith announced that over 200 Catholic devotees killed in the 2019 Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka will be honored as "heroes of faith." The bombings, carried out by the Islamist extremist group National Thawheed Jamaat, targeted three churches and luxury hotels.

Sri Lanka Easter Bombing Victims to Be Honoured as 'Heroes of Faith'

2 Min Read

Apr 17, 2024

PTI

India has expressed its commitment to remain a reliable partner to Sri Lanka, offering modern defence equipment. India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, highlighted the close cooperation between the two countries on security and defence matters, highlighting the interconnected nature of their security, which has expanded to include energy, health, food, and economic security.

India to Remain Sri Lanka's Most Reliable Friend; Offers Modern Defence Equipment

4 Min Read

Apr 10, 2024

PTI

India Has No Ground for Request to Return of Kachchatheevu: Sri Lanka Minister

2 Min Read

Apr 5, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Sacred Lord Buddha Relics from Sri Lanka to Be Presented to Dalai Lama on Thursday

2 Min Read

Apr 4, 2024

ANI

19 Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka Navy return home

1 Min Read

Apr 3, 2024

PTI

Katchatheevu Row | Indira Gandhi Was Correct, Took the Step in National Interest: Former Diplomat

3 Min Read

Apr 3, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Sri Lanka to Probe Hazardous Cargo on Vessel Dali: Minister

2 Min Read

Apr 2, 2024

PTI

Sri Lanka 'Hails' India's Assistance in Stabilizing Island Nation's Economy during Delhi Talks

2 Min Read

Apr 1, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Stalin alleges Sri Lanka "waging undeclared war" against TN fishermen, slams PM Modi

1 Min Read

Mar 26, 2024

PTI

Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena’s startling claim that he has the information about who the actual perpetrators were behind the 2019 Eastern Sunday attacks has created a huge outcry in the political circles of India’s southern neighbour.

2019 Easter Sunday attacks: What does then Sri Lanka President Sirisena know?

4 Min Read

Mar 25, 2024

Aroonim Bhuyan

Wanindu Hasaranga has been suspended for two Bangladesh Tests after his return to Test cricket from retirement.

Sri Lanka All-Rounder Wanindu Hasaranga Suspended for Bangladesh Tests

2 Min Read

Mar 20, 2024

ANI

India has offered a grant of $61.5 million to fully develop the Kankesanthurai Port in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. This is yet another instance of the importance New Delhi attaches to its Neighbourhood First Policy. ETV Bharat looks at the importance of this port and how it will boost people-to-people ties between India and Sri Lanka.

India to Give $61.5 million Grant to Develop Port in Northern Sri Lanka

4 Min Read

Mar 19, 2024

Aroonim Bhuyan

Sri Lanka cabinet firms up ways to use up Indian loan for solar energy

1 Min Read

Mar 19, 2024

PTI

In the wake of the India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership Vision document that was signed during Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to New Delhi in July last year, Indian firms are getting increasing opportunities to tap the renewable energy potential in the Indian Ocean island nation.

Why India is Emerging as a Big Player in Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector

5 Min Read

Mar 18, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

The BCCI was forced to take harsh decision after a host of state units, including the Delhi and Puducherry had talks with foreign boards, mainly the associate nations to play some competitive cricket and host them to give more exposure to their players to ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.

BCCI Set to Bar State Units from Direct Cricketing Tie-up with Foreign Boards

2 Min Read

Mar 13, 2024

PTI

Rajiv Assassination Convict Sriharan to Be Escorted to Sri Lanka Consulate for Visa Interview: TN Govt Tells Court

Rajiv Assassination Convict Murugan to Be Escorted to Lankan Consulate tomorrow: TN Govt Tells Court

2 Min Read

Mar 12, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Tamil Nadu fishermen who went fishing near Neduntheevu, the Sri Lankan Navy which patrolled the area, arrested 22 fishermen on a charge of cross-border fishing.

22 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

1 Min Read

Mar 10, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Sri Lanka

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