Indian arrested in Colombo over plot to assassinate Sri Lankan President
An Indian national who was aware of an alleged plot to assassinate Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has been arrested, a court was told.
Sep 26, 2018, 14:49 PM 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
President Maithripala Sirisena gives Sri Lanka's thumbs up for CPEC in Pakistan: Report
According to an official statement, Maithripala Sirisena reportedly said CPEC is a promising sign for Pakistan's economic progress.
Mar 24, 2018, 11:02 AM IST
President Sirisena lifts nationwide state of emergency in Sri Lanka
On March 6, the government imposed a state of emergency blocking Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media sites.
Mar 18, 2018, 12:45 PM IST
Sri Lankan women to challenge alcohol ban in country's top court
Several women have approached the top court of the country against a Cabinet decision to revoke two gazette notifications which permit women to buy alcohol.
Jan 18, 2018, 18:05 PM IST
Rajapaksa blames Lanka president for breakdown of party unity talks
Former Sri Lankan leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, who leads a rival faction of the ruling SLFP, has blamed his successor President Maithripala Sirisena for the breakdown of unity talks between the two sides.
Dec 05, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
Sri Lanka to probe phone tapping of legislators
Sri Lanka's parliament Tuesday announced an investigation into how the private phone records of legislators were leaked in a scandal that has deepened acrimony between President Maithripala Sirisena and his coalition.
Nov 21, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena offers prayers at Venkateswara Temple
It is Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisen's third visit to the temple town as Head of State, since 2015.
Oct 08, 2017, 10:32 AM IST
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena appoints new army chief
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Tuesday appointed Mahesh Senanayake as the new army chief.
Jul 04, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena attends India organised Yoga Day
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday performed a number of yoga asanas and joined thousands of yoga enthusiasts to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.
Jun 17, 2017, 13:54 PM IST
Sirisena orders action against attackers targeting Muslims in Lanka
Buddhist Monk, Galagodaatte Gnanasara is accused of issuing public threats on Muslims and verbally abusing Islam faith.
May 23, 2017, 15:47 PM IST
Lankan President names new foreign minister in cabinet reshuffle
The move to switch the portfolios of foreign minister Mangala Samaraweera and finance minister Ravi Karunanayake was part of the first cabinet reshuffle by Sirisena.
May 22, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
Sri Lanka president switches foreign, finance ministers in reshuffle
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena switched the finance and foreign ministers in a cabinet reshuffle on Monday in a bid to restore confidence in the administration`s handling of the economy.
May 22, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Narendra Modi inaugurates super-speciality hospital in Dickoya in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a Rs 150 crore super-speciality hospital in Sri Lanka built with India's assistance in Dickoya, home to a large Tamil community who are of Indian-origin.
May 12, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi participates in Vesak Day celebration in Sri Lanka
The Vesak Day marks the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Lord Buddha.
May 12, 2017, 10:54 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
PM Narendra Modi to begin two-day visit to Sri Lanka today: Here's what he plans to do
It will be Narendra Modi's second trip to Sri Lanka as Prime Minister after March 2015.
May 11, 2017, 09:20 AM 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
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
VP Hamid Ansari takes up fisherman killing issue with Lankan President Sirisena
The issue of killing of an Indian fisherman allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy was taken up by Vice President Hamid Ansari with its President Maithripala Sirisena who told him that he has ordered a thorough probe into the incident.
Mar 08, 2017, 11:32 AM IST
