India announces USD 15 mn grant for Sri Lanka to strengthen Buddhist ties
The grant will be used for constructions and renovation of Buddhist cultural sites in the Indian ocean country, archaeological cooperation, the reciprocal study of Lord Buddha’s relics, strengthening of Buddhist scholarship, and supporting the clergy.
Sep 26, 2020, 15:59 PM IST
Newly-appointed Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa sworn-in
Newly-appointed Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa`s cabinet was on Monday sworn in amid increasing pressure on President Maithripala Sirisena to convene an early session of the Parliament.
Oct 30, 2018, 09:10 AM IST
To avoid China's debt trap, Malaysia to re-examine projects under Belt and Road Initiative
Malaysia's PM Mahatir Mohamad has said many countries have taken China's easy loans without thinking of how they will repay them.
Jun 06, 2018, 15:16 PM IST
Sri Lankan embassies sheltered criminals: Foreign minister
Sri Lanka's foreign minister on Friday accused the previous administration of using its embassies abroad as "safe houses" for murderers accused of perpetrating human rights abuses during the civil war.
May 05, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapakse's wife interrogated over fraud allegations
Mahinda Rajapakse was defeated by his one-time Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena in the presidential election last year.
Feb 01, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Sri Lanka arrests Rajapakse's son over money laundering
Yoshitha, a navy lieutenant, was taken before a magistrate court in a suburb of Colombo and remanded, a court official said.
Jan 30, 2016, 20:43 PM IST
Sri Lanka sentences top cop and five others to death
Rajapakse`s own son was accused of being involved in the controversial murder of a rugby player in May 2012, which the former leader denies.
Nov 27, 2015, 20:56 PM IST
Sri Lanka slashes list of 'terrorists' in reconciliation bid
The government did not immediately comment on the move, but it had promised eight months ago to carry out a review as part of reconciliation efforts.
Nov 22, 2015, 04:22 AM IST
IMF rules out fresh bailout for Sri Lanka
The IMF on Wednesday ruled out a fresh bail-out for Sri Lanka, which had hoped to secure loans of more than $4.0 billion to restructure expensive debt taken on by the previous regime.
Mar 04, 2015, 17:15 PM IST
