Diversity calls for celebration and not confrontation: Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Sinhala and Tamil communities in Sri Lanka should strengthen unity and harmony as he assured India's full support to the steps taken by Colombo to improve the living conditions of minority Tamils in the country.
May 12, 2017, 15:37 PM IST
Air India to operate direct flights between Colombo and Varanasi: PM Modi in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Sri Lanka, on Friday participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations here, the biggest festival of Buddhists.
May 12, 2017, 11:18 AM IST
Sri Lanka says no to Chinese submarine docking
"They asked for permission for May 14 and 15 to dock in the submarine. We refused," a top defence official said on the condition of anonymity.
May 11, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
No deals to be signed during Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka: Maithripala Sirisena
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would only attend the UN 'Vesak Day' celebrations and no bilateral agreements will be signed during his visit to Sri Lanka next week.
Apr 30, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
16 killed as garbage dump collapses after fire in Lanka
Over 400 troops were deployed to rescue the slum dwellers adjacent to the 300-foot garbage dump.
Apr 15, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Sri Lanka rubbish dump landslide kills six, engulfs dozens of houses
A rubbish dump landslide in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo killed at least six and injured 11, hospital sources said on Friday.
Apr 15, 2017, 00:31 AM IST
India rushes ships to douse fire on vessel off Colombo coast
The Sri Lankan Navy with assistance from India are battling a major fire on board a huge Panama-registered container carrier off the coast of Colombo.
Apr 05, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
War crime probes will hinder Sri Lanka's reconciliation: Ex-defence secretary
War crime investigations backed by some Western countries and the United Nations will exacerbate the differences between Sri Lanka's two main ethnic groups instead of uniting them, former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Monday.
Mar 28, 2017, 10:00 AM IST
Sri Lanka, China discuss ways to step up military cooperation
President Maithripala Sirisena today thanked China for its support for Sri Lanka's independence and national security in a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister as they discussed ways to bolster bilateral defence ties.
Mar 20, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
Hundredth Test: Bangladesh complete century in format with 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka
Tamim was declared the Man of the Match while Shakib was adjudged the Man of the Series.
Mar 19, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
Sri Lanka, India to release fishermen to defuse tensions
Sri Lanka and India today agreed to release the fishermen held in each other's custody after a high-level discussion between the two sides here following the killing of an Indian fisherman, a top government source said.
Mar 08, 2017, 23:43 PM IST
Indian bowler Mansi Joshi produces delivery of the year in a magical spell — WATCH
India women’s cricket team defeated Thailand by nine wickets in Group A match of the ongoing Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Colombo on Wednesday.
Feb 08, 2017, 23:44 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar feels excited about ICC Women's World Cup, says such events play big role in globalising the game
Tendulkar hoped that Indian stars such as pacer Jhulan Goswami and batter Mithali Raj will do their bit to light up the tournament.
Feb 04, 2017, 13:26 PM IST
Sri Lanka arrests five Indian fishermen
The Sri Lankan navy on Thursday arrested five Indian fishermen.
Feb 02, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena to probe controversial bond sale
President Maithripala Sirisena ordered an investigation Monday into alleged insider trading at Sri Lanka`s central bank that has heightened tensions between him and his prime minister.
Jan 23, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
600,000 people in Sri Lanka hit by worst drought in a decade
At least 600,000 people in Sri Lanka have been hit by the worst drought since 2006 in nearly 13 of the 25 districts, disaster management officials said today.
Jan 17, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Mithali Raj to lead Indian squad at Women's World Cup Qualifiers
India will play a warm-up match against South Africa before their opening Qualifier against Sri Lanka on February 7.
Jan 03, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Sri Lanka to release 20 Indian fishermen soon: Minister
In a goodwill gesture, Sri Lanka will soon release 20 Indian fishermen held for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters, a senior minister has said.
Dec 27, 2016, 18:19 PM IST
India U-19 beat Sri Lanka by 34 runs to lift Youth Asia Cup in Colombo
The Lankans lost the plot in the last 10 overs as their last six batsmen could contribute just 43 runs.
Dec 23, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
Sri Lanka seeks Donald Trump's help to drop war crimes charges against Lankan troops
Sri Lanka`s President Maithripala Sirisena has asked Donald Trump to pressure the UN Human Rights Council to drop war crimes allegations against the country`s troops.
Nov 27, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
