India gifts 16,000 handcrafted candles to Sri Lanka
The candles have been specially handcrafted from the paraffin wax produced at the world's oldest operating refinery in Digboi in Assam, MEA said in a statement.
May 12, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi invokes ''chai pe charcha'' to connect with Sri Lankan Tamils
Invoking his famous `chai pe charcha` concept, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday sought to establish an instant rapport with the Indian-origin Tamils of Sri Lanka, who dominate the plantation areas that produce the world famous Ceylon tea.
May 12, 2017, 16:08 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
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka where he will be the chief guest at the International Vesak Day celebrations.
May 11, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
