Sri Lanka

SL Bankruptcy: DMK to contribute Rs 1 crore; Stalin appeals to people for help

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has appealed to the people to contribute to the state government to buy food materials, and ship them to Sri Lanka to help the people of the island nation currently reeling under an economic crisis.

18 days ago

Shakib Al Hasan switches team for Dhaka Premier League, aims to prepare for Sri Lanka series

Interestingly, Shakib originally signed for the Super Six, but the team failed to qualify for the Super Six after the group stage.

Apr 22, 2022

Economic crisis: India may help Sri Lanka with $2bn more

India may help Sri Lanka with $2 billion more to help the island nation deal with the economic crisis, in line with its neighbourhood first policy. New Delhi has already helped Sri Lanka with $2.5 billion for rapid post Covid-19 economic recovery.

Apr 14, 2022

India speeds up rice shipments to help crisis-ridden Sri Lanka

India supplies 11,000 MT of rice to Sri Lanka ahead of its national new year " Aluth Avurudda/Puthandu"

Awaiting to usher the National New Year, crisis-ridden Sri Lanka on Tuesday welcomed a consignment of 11,000 MT of rice received under the concessional Indian Credit Facility of $1 billion.

Apr 13, 2022

Caught in Chinese debt trap, India's neighbours Pakistan and Sri Lanka stare at economic ruin

Indias neighbourhood, especially Pakistan and Sri Lanka, is in peril as the Chinese debt trap strangulates these economies

Apr 9, 2022

Sri Lanka economic crisis teaches important lessons; why PAK could be next [details]

Both nations share a number of similarities comprising the vicious circle of economic crisis, with the Chinese debt-trap being the most controversial one

Apr 6, 2022

Failing to secure oppn support, SL govt to lose majority in parliament: Coalition partner

Failing to secure opposition support to form an all-party cabinet, the Gotabaya Rajapaska government would lose its majority when the Parliament is convened on Tuesday, a ruling coalition MP has predicted.

Apr 5, 2022

Who is responsible for Sri Lanka's political and financial mess; all fingers point to Rajapaksa clan [here's why]

The spiralling economic crisis of the island nation has been in the making for long now. Experts blame chronic budget deficit, ill-advised taxation policies, and irregularities by the Rajapaksas further compounded by the pandemic.

Apr 4, 2022

Sri Lankan military denies arrival of Indian troops amid crisis

Sri Lankan military and Indian High Commission have denied the claims that Indian troops have entered the island nation amid the growing crisis, with people taking to streets against the government.

Apr 3, 2022

TN beefs up security along coast as refugees land from Sri Lanka

The elite 'Q' branch of the Tamil Nadu Police have increased security across the coastal areas of the state following the possibility of a huge refugee influx from Sri Lanka in view of the internal crisis in the island nation.

Mar 24, 2022

India acts big brother to Sri Lanka [Opinion]

Indian policy in the region towards smaller countries, seems to be paying dividends, as compared to China, which is more and more is being seen as a hawk, intent on taking over smaller countries natural resources, writes Asad Mirza, a political commentator.

Mar 21, 2022

Despite assurances, Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen

While Sri Lanka has been assuring India that they would not be troubling the Indian fishermen, the Tamil Nadu 'Q' branch police has said that 16 Indian fishermen from Rameswaram were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy at Deft island in the early hours of Tuesday.

Feb 8, 2022

Sri Lankan FM to meet Jaishankar on 3-day visit to India

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris is slated to embark on a three-day visit to India on Sunday during which he will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. A bilateral meeting between Peiris and Jaishankar will take place at the Hyderabad House here on Monday evening.

Feb 6, 2022

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Sri Lanka

SL Bankruptcy: DMK to contribute Rs 1 crore; Stalin appeals to people for help

Shakib Al Hasan switches team for Dhaka Premier League, aims to prepare for Sri Lanka series

Economic crisis: India may help Sri Lanka with $2bn more

India supplies 11,000 MT of rice to Sri Lanka ahead of its national new year " Aluth Avurudda/Puthandu"

Caught in Chinese debt trap, India's neighbours Pakistan and Sri Lanka stare at economic ruin

Sri Lanka economic crisis teaches important lessons; why PAK could be next [details]

Failing to secure oppn support, SL govt to lose majority in parliament: Coalition partner

Who is responsible for Sri Lanka's political and financial mess; all fingers point to Rajapaksa clan [here's why]

Sri Lankan military denies arrival of Indian troops amid crisis

TN beefs up security along coast as refugees land from Sri Lanka

India acts big brother to Sri Lanka [Opinion]

Despite assurances, Sri Lankan Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan FM to meet Jaishankar on 3-day visit to India

India takes cultural diplomacy shot, calls Sri Lanka on "Pongal"

Sri Lanka could go bankrupt this year; financial, humanitarian crisis worsens [details]

Sri Lankan PM, wife offer prayers at Tirumala temple; receive ceremonial blessings [details]

Sri Lanka farmers up in arms over fertiliser scarcity; India airlifts nano nitrogen

Sri Lanka declares economic emergency; SL rupee tanks, food prices soar [details]

80 kg blue sapphire unearthed from Sri Lanka's Ratnapura gem mine; valued at $100 million

Cricket: India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in first T20I

Does Vitamin D affect fertility; all important questions answered [details]

Biden calls South Korean prez Moon 'good friend'; thanks for strengthened alliance [details]

India, Vietnam likely future production hubs for Apple: Report

Chennai, suburbs to receive light rainfall for next 2 days [details]