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Sri Lankan minister criticises India for power-sharing call with Tamils

India in 1987 intervened to end the civil war between Sri Lankan government forces and minority ethnic Tamil rebels

Sri Lanka's ex-resident appears before panel probing Easter Sunday attacks

The Commission issued notices to Sirisena on September 22 to testify before it on October 5

Sri Lanka coronavirus update: Schools closed until further notice

Schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed from Monday until further notice amid a sudden spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in the island-nation, according to the Education Ministry

Sri Lanka imposes indefinite curfew in 2 towns after new Covid case surface

Sri Lanka imposed an indefinite curfew on two western provincial towns to contain the spread of the coronavirus following the detection of a community case after a gap of nearly six months

Sri Lanka bans cattle slaughter, to import beef for those who consume it

A programme will also be launched for ageing cattle which cannot be used effectively for agricultural purposes.

Lankan govt to introduce multiple amendments to 20th Constitution Amendment

A total of 39 petitions have been filed so far in the Supreme Court against the controversial bill which was tabled in Parliament by the government

Lanka seeks currency swap facility, deferment of debt payments from India

Sri Lanka owes about $960 million to India and earlier this year India agreed to a $400 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka until November 2022

India pitches for devolution of powers by Lankan govt to minority Tamils

In the talks, Modi emphasised on full implementation of the 13th amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution, saying it is essential for the peace and reconciliation process, according to MEA

India extends $15 mn assistance to Sri Lanka for promoting Buddhist ties

During the summit, the two leaders also reviewed the entire range of bilateral matter and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common consensus

Indian, Sri Lankan discuss bilateral economic, development cooperation

Indian Acting High Commissioner Vinod K Jacob on Wednesday met Sri Lankan state minister Shehan Semasinghe and held discussions on Indian and Sri Lankan bilateral economic and development cooperation

Salvage team looks for rescue port for oil transfer from wrecked IOC vessel

The vessel is now in Sri Lankan water at about 70 nautical miles from the coast

Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that his country is against any country dominating the Indian Ocean and that it would stay neutral.

Sri Lankan govt tables Bill giving sweeping powers to the President

The 19A was seen as the most progressive pro-democracy reformist move since Sri Lanka came to be governed under the all-powerful executive presidency in 1978.

Modi holds telephonic talks with Bhutan's King, Lankan president, PM

PM Modi invited the Bhutanese king and his family to visit India during a conversation with him in which both leaders underlined the unique ties of trust and affection that bind their countries

States fail when they let their monopolies on violence or taxation slide

Do you know of a state which has let vigilantes commit violence on its behalf and has reneged on disbursal of taxes? I can't think of any, writes Devangshu Datta

Second fire on oil tanker off Sri Lankan coast now under control: Navy

The fresh fire on board a giant oil tanker that went up in flames last week off Sri Lanka's eastern waters while carrying crude oil from Kuwait to India is now under control, the Lankan Navy said

Patch of diesel fuel found in ocean near Sri Lanka oil tanker fire

The MT New Diamond is carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude oil and officials have warned of possible massive environmental damage to Sri Lanka''s coast if the ship leaks or explodes

Fire on supertanker off Sri Lankan coast extinguished: Navy spokesman

The New Diamond is carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil, although a senior Sri Lankan navy official said on Friday there was no real risk of a spill

In pics: Fire on MT New Diamond under control, Rescue ops by Indian Navy

The explosion on MT New Diamond, a Greek owned vessel, under charter by Indian Oil Corporation took place on September 3 when it was transiting in Sri Lankan exclusive economic zone

Oil tanker on fire off Sri Lankan coast towed to safety, fire 'localised'

ICG Fast Patrol Vessel Ameya with 1000 litres Oil Spill Dispersants has been deployed to augment pollution response efforts