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Buddhism's message of peace answer to arc of violence: Narendra Modi

He also mentioned that India's development cooperation with Sri Lanka amounted to $2.6 billion

Buddhism's message of peace answer to arc of violence: Narendra Modi
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 7:47 PM IST

Diversity calls for celebration, not confrontation: PM Modi in Sri Lanka

India to assist Colombo in improving living conditions of minority Tamils in Sri Lanka

Diversity calls for celebration, not confrontation: PM Modi in Sri Lanka
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 7:47 PM IST

Sri Lanka leased Hambantota port to China for 99 yrs. Now it wants it back

The port is emblematic of the controversy dogging Chinese President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road initiative from Kenya to Myanmar

Sri Lanka leased Hambantota port to China for 99 yrs. Now it wants it back
Updated On : 30 Nov 2019 | 1:58 AM IST

India announces $450 mn line of credit for infra development in Sri Lanka

Cooperation in fighting terrorism was the highlight of the official meeting between Narendra Modi and Gotabaya Rajapaksa

India announces $450 mn line of credit for infra development in Sri Lanka
Updated On : 30 Nov 2019 | 12:03 AM IST

Modi announces $50 mn assistance to Sri Lanka to deal with terrorism

In a media statement, Modi said India's line of credit of $400 million will further boost Sri Lanka's development

Modi announces $50 mn assistance to Sri Lanka to deal with terrorism
Updated On : 29 Nov 2019 | 9:03 PM IST

Will strive to take ties with India to very high level: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

He also said both India and Sri Lanka need to work together on issues related to security and overall welfare of the people of the two countries

Will strive to take ties with India to very high level: Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Updated On : 29 Nov 2019 | 12:32 PM IST

Lanka president Gotabaya to arrive in India for two-day visit on Thursday

Rajapaksa stormed to victory in Sri Lanka's presidential elections, the results of which came on Sunday

Lanka president Gotabaya to arrive in India for two-day visit on Thursday
Updated On : 27 Nov 2019 | 11:58 PM IST

Spin legend Muralitharan to be governor of Sri Lanka's North Province

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa "personally invited" him to accept the post as the governor of Sri Lanka's North Province

Spin legend Muralitharan to be governor of Sri Lanka's North Province
Updated On : 27 Nov 2019 | 7:12 PM IST

Rajapaksas returning to power in Sri Lanka worries Tamil Nadu politicians

As parties in the state continue to fear for the future of the Tamils in the island nation, they have sought the Centre's help to protect them

Rajapaksas returning to power in Sri Lanka worries Tamil Nadu politicians
Updated On : 24 Nov 2019 | 10:21 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints interim Cabinet

The 16-member Cabinet included President's brothers- Mahinda Rajapaksa, 74, and Chamal Rajapaksa, 77, two Tamils and a woman

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints interim Cabinet
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 11:32 AM IST

Will India kiss and make up with the Rajapaksa brothers? Wait and watch

Appointing his China-friendly brother Mahinda the prime minister ahead of India visit marks a testing point for the new president's neighbourhood policy

Will India kiss and make up with the Rajapaksa brothers? Wait and watch
Updated On : 22 Nov 2019 | 2:24 AM IST

Speculation over cricket legend Muralitharan becoming Lanka Governor

According to reports, Murali will likley join Rajapaksa presidency as the governor of the Northern province, which has a huge majority of Sri Lankan Tamils

Speculation over cricket legend Muralitharan becoming Lanka Governor
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 10:04 PM IST

Will work with India for peace, prosperity: Lanka PM Rajapaska to PM Modi

President Gotabhaya has accepted Prime minister Modi's invitation to visit India on November 29

Will work with India for peace, prosperity: Lanka PM Rajapaska to PM Modi
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 7:06 PM IST

Is Sri Lanka the next Argentina?

Sri Lanka suffers from cleavages along many different lines, notably ideology, ethnicity, language, and religion

Is Sri Lanka the next Argentina?
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 3:32 AM IST

With water plants and hospitals, China is on a charm offensive in Sri Lanka

This month's presidential election, won by Gotabaya Rajapaksa, puts Beijing back in the driving seat in Sri Lanka

With water plants and hospitals, China is on a charm offensive in Sri Lanka
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 7:40 AM IST

Lanka President Rajapaksa to visit India on Nov 29 on PM Modi's invitation

70-year old Rajapaksa defeated Sajith Premadasa in the recently concluded Presidential elections

Lanka President Rajapaksa to visit India on Nov 29 on PM Modi's invitation
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 11:26 PM IST

Over 2,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen attacked, chased away by Sri Lankan Navy

The fishermen from this island town had ventured into the sea on Monday and were fishing when the Lankan naval personnel trespassed into Indian waters and drove them

Over 2,000 Tamil Nadu fishermen attacked, chased away by Sri Lankan Navy
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 1:12 PM IST

US stands ready to work with Sri Lanka's new president, says Pompeo

Gotabaya stormed to victory on Sunday in the presidential election, trouncing his nearest rival Sajith Premadasa by a margin of over 1.3 million votes

US stands ready to work with Sri Lanka's new president, says Pompeo
Updated On : 19 Nov 2019 | 2:20 AM IST

Sri Lankan reset

Gotabaya's election presents challenges and opportunities

Sri Lankan reset
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 11:14 PM IST

Would remain neutral in matters among global powers: Sri Lanka President

"We will always work with the United Nations, but I can't recognise what they (UN) have signed with (the) past governments," he said

Would remain neutral in matters among global powers: Sri Lanka President
Updated On : 18 Nov 2019 | 4:58 PM IST