Sri Lanka

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

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a virtual meeting with the Finance Minister of Sri Lanka, Basil Rajapaksa on the festive day of 'Pongal', an auspicious day for the Tamil community, which also has a strong presence in Sri Lanka.

Jan 15, 2022

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

Inflation has meanwhile been spurred by the Sri Lankan government printing money to pay off domestic loans and foreign bonds.

Jan 2, 2022

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

Mahinda Rajapaksa and his wife were on a two-day visit to the Hindu pilgrimage. The dignitary was welcomed by TTD JEO Veerabrahmam and other functionaries.

Dec 24, 2021

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

To help Sri Lankan government whose decision to go fully organic and ban chemical fertilisers has created the sudden crisis, India rushed two Indian Air Force planes with a consignment of nano nitrogen fertiliser

Nov 4, 2021

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

By declaring an economic state of emergency, SL authorities can seize stocks of staple foods and set their prices in a bid to curb inflation.

Sep 1, 2021

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

A blue sapphire weighing approximately 80 kilograms was discovered in a gem mine in Rakwana, Ratnapura in Sri Lanka on Friday, local media reported.

Jul 31, 2021

1st T20I: India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs

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

India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first T20I in Colombo to take a 1-0 lead.

Jul 26, 2021

4 lions in Chennai zoo diagnosed with Delta variant; Sri Lanka's Covid-infected lion is recovering

An 11-year-old lion infected with Covid-19 at the Dehiwala Zoo in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo has been recovering, wildlife officials said.

Jun 21, 2021

Sri Lanka warned of acid rain due to burning X-Press Pearl cargo ship

As a result of the burning X-Press Pearl container ship, Sri Lanka's Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has warned that acid rain could impact the island nation.

May 29, 2021

Fact-check: Viral video of crazy auto-rickshaw race is from Sri Lanka and not India

A video of a thrilling auto-rickshaw race from Sri Lanka is going viral on the Internet as "India's version of Formula One race".

Dec 20, 2020

Sri Lanka Cricket willing to host India-England Tests next year: report

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka Cricket is willing to host the India-England test series which has been delayed till 2021.

Aug 15, 2020

Sri Lanka cricketer Kusal Mendis held for running over and killing 64-year-old man

Kusal Mendis got arrested in Panadura, Sri Lanka after a car accident. The Sri Lankan cricketer ran over a 64-year-old man who died suffering the injuries from the crash.

Jul 5, 2020

Sri Lanka to firmly support, accelerate Port City development

The prime minister pledged to accelerate the implementation of the preferential policies of the Colombo Port City from the government level as early as January 2020.

Dec 9, 2019

Sri Lanka to launch green projects to protect ecosystem

The government said the section along the southern expressway from Matara to Matala in the south, will soon be greener when the viaducts placed there for elephant crossings are converted to vertical gardens.

Dec 5, 2019

Sri Lanka strongman Rajapaksa set to become president after rival concedes defeat

Rajapaksa, who oversaw the military defeat of Tamil separatists under his brother and then president Mahinda Rajapaksa 10 years ago, has promised strong leadership.

Nov 17, 2019

'Itna Kashmir kiya ke Karachi bhool gaye' - Gambhir mocks security provided to SL team [Watch]

PCB has put into place elaborate security arrangements and as such, there is a near curfew like situation in Karachi, where the ODIs are being played.

Oct 1, 2019

Lasith Malinga, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Champions Trophy, warm-up

Did India lure Sri Lankan players out of Pakistan tour? Island nation's minister responds

As many as 10 Sri Lankan players including Lasith Malinga and Angelo Mathews have pulled out of the upcoming Pakistan tour.

Sep 11, 2019

Virat Kohli on verge of becoming most successful captain; Is he the best skipper ever?

The 30-year-old Indian cricketer is arguably one of the best captains who has led the Indian cricket team.

Aug 26, 2019

5 LeT terrorists infiltrate into Tamil Nadu, high alert sounded in Coimbatore

There was an intelligence input that a group of terrorists, including a Pakistani national and five people from Sri Lanka, were planning to carry out a possible terror attack.

Aug 23, 2019

China gifts Sri Lanka a warship it decommissioned 4 years ago

The 'Tongling' warship was decommissioned by the PLA in 2015. A former navy chief had warned against accepting ageing vessels as gifts as they come with high maintenance costs.

Jul 17, 2019

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