PM Modi reaches Anuradhapura to launch Maho-Anuradhapura railway linePrime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the Maho-Anuradhapura railway line, highlighting...
06 Apr, 2025, 10.43 AM IST
Buddhism in India’s Foreign Policy: PM Modi’s vision for global harmonyPrime Minister Modi places Buddhism at the heart of India's cultural diplomacy, emphasizing India's role globally. His visits to key Buddhi...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
Sri Lankan activists protest dog round-up ahead of PM Modi's visitAnimal rights activists in Sri Lanka protested the round-up of stray dogs ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. Authorities...
03 Apr, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
PM Modi to travel to Rameswaram from Sri LankaPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, to inaugurate India's first vertical lift sea bridge, the new Pamban Bridge...
27 Mar, 2025, 11.41 PM IST
Sri Lanka to host PM Modi next month as country navigates ties with India and ChinaIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka next week for bilateral talks and a pilgrimage to Anuradhapura. This visit highlig...
24 Mar, 2025, 02.39 PM IST
India, Sri Lanka agree for greater defence cooperationIndia and Sri Lanka have agreed for enhanced cooperation in the areas of security and defence including regional security, said a statement...
08 Apr, 2019, 05.14 PM IST
India approves $318 million loan for Sri Lanka RailwaysIt will also be used to buy six power sets with air-conditioned carriages, 10 engines and 160 carriages, 30 wagons with oil tanks and 20 co...
27 Jul, 2016, 08.18 PM IST
India approves $318 million loan for Sri Lanka RailwaysThe loan be used to buy six power sets with air-conditioned carriages, 10 engines and 160 carriages, 30 wagons with oil tanks and 20 contai...
27 Jul, 2016, 05.06 PM IST
Mahindra Rajapaksa fears LTTE revival in Sri LankaRajapaksa, who led the Sri Lankan forces in the bloody victory over the LTTE in 2009, plans to contest parliamentary polls in another bid t...
30 May, 2015, 01.27 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to visit temple and gurudwara on his trip to CanadaSuch outreach programme has been part of the PM’s itinerary in countries having a large Indian population.
09 Apr, 2015, 10.32 AM IST
PM flags off train service at Talaimannar in Sri LankaModi flew in here by an IAF chopper from the ancient holy town of Anuradhapura where he offered prayers at the sacred Mahabodhi tree.
14 Mar, 2015, 01.22 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi offers prayer at Mahabodhi tree in Lanka's ancient capitalAnuradhapura is an archaeologist's delight and contains several monuments of historical importance.
14 Mar, 2015, 12.16 PM IST
Sri Lanka to release 86 Indian fishermen to mark Narendra Modi's visitAs many as 86 Indian fishermen arrested for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters are set to be released as a goodwill gesture to mark Pr...
11 Mar, 2015, 11.27 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi’s Sri Lanka visit to push soft power & project India’s Buddhist linksIndia is trying to include in the itinerary a brief visit to Anuradhapura, a World Heritage Site and Sri Lanka’s capital from 4th century B...
25 Feb, 2015, 04.14 AM IST
- Trip planner: How to plan a trip to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has something for everyone, from beaches and tea gardens to heritage monuments and wildlife.
14 Jan, 2013, 08.17 AM IST
- Ircon signs deal with Sri Lankan Railways for signalling system
Railway PSU Ircon has entered into an agreement with Sri Lankan Railways for installation of signalling and telecommunication system on the...
18 Aug, 2011, 01.43 PM IST
- 14 killed and over a million affected in Sri Lanka floods
A total of 1053,499 have been affected due to floods in several parts of the country, the Disaster Management Centre said today.
06 Feb, 2011, 07.50 PM IST