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Radikaa Sarathkumar's fans pray for safe return after her narrow escape from blasts in Sri Lanka

Tamil actress Radikaa Sarathkumar had a narrow escape from bomb blasts in Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Apr 22, 2019

Sri Lanka blasts aftermath: 4 JD(S) leaders dead, 3 missing after the Easter Sunday bombings

The JD(S) party leaders had left to Sri Lanka on April 20 after campaigning for the Congress candidate representing Chikkaballapur constituency Veerappa Moily in Bengaluru.

Apr 22, 2019

PM Modi condemns blasts in Sri Lanka, says he can defeat the 'terrorists'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have promoted the government's national security record as a vote winner in India's staggered general election that began on April 11 and will end on May 19.

Apr 22, 2019

5 JD(S) leaders among 7 Indians killed in Sri Lanka blasts, 24 suspects arrested

Explosions were reported from three five-star hotels - the Shangri-La, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury in Colombo.

Apr 22, 2019

Was Sri Lanka alerted about suicide attacks by Islamist group National Thowheeth Jama'ath?

Sri Lankan police chief Pujuth Jayasundara had sent an intelligence warning on April 11 to the top officers alerting them of a potential attack on the Indian High Commission and prominent churches in Colombo.

Apr 21, 2019

Sri Lanka announces nationwide curfew after 8 explosions on Easter Sunday; 7 arrested

The seventh explosion was reported from Tropical Inn hotel near the zoo in the suburban district of Dehiwala and the eighth blast was reported from Mahavilla Garden Road.

Apr 21, 2019

Nearly 200 killed, 560 injured as explosions hit Sri Lankan churches and hotels on Easter Sunday

There have been "many casualties including foreigners," tweeted Sri Lankan MP Harsha de Silva. Two locations of the explosions were Kochchikade church and Shangri-la hotel in Kingsbury, Colombo.

Apr 21, 2019

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Vistara gets green signal to fly on international routes

Vistara has sought permission to fly between Delhi and Colombo seven days a week.

Mar 13, 2019

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India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rice export prices fell a the second consecutive week in India on a weakening rupee and slow demand, while strict inspections from top consumer China muted exports from Vietnam.

Dec 6, 2018

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena

Sri Lanka's political crisis deepens as President Sirisena dissolves parliament; general elections on January 5

The move comes after an intense power struggle in the past two weeks which followed Sirisena's sudden sacking of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesingh.

Nov 10, 2018

China extends 'string of pearls' around India with strategic port in Myanmar

Smaller South Asian nations have a big growth and investment deficit and Chinese money is flowing in to fill the vacuum.

Nov 9, 2018

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres

UN chief voices concern over deepening political crisis in Sri Lanka

Guterres called on the Sri Lankan government to respect democratic values and constitutional provisions and process.

Oct 29, 2018

Watch: Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar sets example of professionalism by waiting in rain to confirm decision

As all the players along with the square leg umpire left the field, the Pakistani waited in the rain for the DRS decision to come through, even as the covers were coming on.

Oct 26, 2018

India ranks lower than Bangladesh, Nepal in Human Capital Index report; irks Finance Ministry

Singapore took the numero uno position in the inaugural report thanks to its phenomenal rating in the universal health care system, education exams results and life expectancy figures.

Oct 12, 2018

ICC to investigate corruption in Sri Lanka Cricket; PM and President briefed about allegations

The Prime Minister, President and Sports Minister of Sri Lanka have been informed about the ongoing investigations.

Oct 4, 2018

Tamim Iqbal reveals the reason why he batted with one hand against Sri Lanka

Tamim was struck on his left wrist by a Suranga Lakmal delivery in the second over of the game. The ball was banged in short of a good length and even as Tamim wanted to pull it away, he was hit on the wrist and left the field immediately.

Sep 17, 2018

China attempts to build infrastructure in northern Sri Lanka

The latest push from the Chinese government has come amid heavy criticism of a big Chinese port in Hambantota which is forcing Sri Lanka under huge debt.

Aug 26, 2018

China will not be allowed to use Hambantota port for military purposes, says Japanese Defence Minister

Onedera, whose visit to Colombo comes amid concerns over increasing Chinese influence, is the first defence minister of Japan to visit Sri Lanka.

Aug 23, 2018

Sri Lanka may grant visa free entry to tourist friendly nations; is India on the list?

Sri Lankan government plans to study the possibility of granting free visa to certain tourist friendly countries in order to promote tourism in Sri Lanka as well as escape the hassles of immigration.

Aug 6, 2018

Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

After coming under fire from several South Asian countries, the social media giant is considering removing any post that instigates violence in a tie-up with third parties.

Jul 19, 2018

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Sri Lanka

Radikaa Sarathkumar's fans pray for safe return after her narrow escape from blasts in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka blasts aftermath: 4 JD(S) leaders dead, 3 missing after the Easter Sunday bombings

PM Modi condemns blasts in Sri Lanka, says he can defeat the 'terrorists'

5 JD(S) leaders among 7 Indians killed in Sri Lanka blasts, 24 suspects arrested

Was Sri Lanka alerted about suicide attacks by Islamist group National Thowheeth Jama'ath?

Sri Lanka announces nationwide curfew after 8 explosions on Easter Sunday; 7 arrested

Nearly 200 killed, 560 injured as explosions hit Sri Lankan churches and hotels on Easter Sunday

Vistara gets green signal to fly on international routes

India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Sri Lanka's political crisis deepens as President Sirisena dissolves parliament; general elections on January 5

China extends 'string of pearls' around India with strategic port in Myanmar

UN chief voices concern over deepening political crisis in Sri Lanka

Watch: Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar sets example of professionalism by waiting in rain to confirm decision

India ranks lower than Bangladesh, Nepal in Human Capital Index report; irks Finance Ministry

ICC to investigate corruption in Sri Lanka Cricket; PM and President briefed about allegations

Tamim Iqbal reveals the reason why he batted with one hand against Sri Lanka

China attempts to build infrastructure in northern Sri Lanka

China will not be allowed to use Hambantota port for military purposes, says Japanese Defence Minister

Sri Lanka may grant visa free entry to tourist friendly nations; is India on the list?

Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

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