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Topic: Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Indians for fishing across border

The fishermen from Salalanga have been taken to Mannar Naval Base for investigation.

Adani pulls out of Sri Lanka wind power projects following Colombo’s review of power purchase agreements

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had said he would cancel the deal if elected, but instead he revoked the PPA with Adani & renegotiated for lower energy prices.

Sri Lankan PM stresses importance of ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ program

Harini Amarasuriya underscored the government's commitment to fulfilling the expectations of the public who voted for change in the last election.

Indian fishermen were ‘aggressive’, says SL Navy after its envoy’s summoned by India over firing incident

5 of 13 Indian fishermen apprehended Monday were injured, 2 seriously. The Indian High Commission in Colombo has also raised the matter with the Sri Lankan foreign ministry.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister pledges to address issues faced by indigenous Vedda community

This commitment came during a discussion held at the Parliament Complex on 22 January, focusing on the progress of a Parliamentary bill.

Japan, Sri Lanka boost bilateral cooperation, discuss debt restructuring, airport project

JICA Senior VP Shohei Hara reaffirms dedication to aid Sri Lanka during meeting with PM Harini Amarasuriya.

Sri Lanka, Malta deepen ties

Ahead of 25th Anniversary of diplomatic partnership, Malta's High Commissioner met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister in Colombo.

Sri Lankan govt reaffirms commitment to vocational training

761 students were awarded diplomas in a ceremony marking completion of programs under SLVTA.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake holds ‘fruitful’ discussions with Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval

This is the first bilateral visit of Dissanayake to India after his election in September.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake set to visit India, meeting with DMK delegation on cards

Anura Kumara Dissanayake is slated to arrive in India Sunday evening, with a delegation including foreign minister Vijitha Herath & deputy minister of economic development Anil Fernando.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?