Infrastructure, energy and debt on agenda as Sri Lanka president arrives in IndiaSri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives in New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day visit hoping to strengthen economic ties between th...
20 Jul, 2023, 04.42 PM IST
India extends USD 1 bn credit line to Sri Lanka for another yearIndia on Tuesday extended its under-utilised USD 1 billion credit line to Sri Lanka for another year to help the island nation hit hard by ...
30 May, 2023, 06.54 PM IST
China promises Sri Lanka deal on debt treatment in coming monthsEXIM Bank of China has told Sri Lanka that it will not seek immediate repayment of debt for 2022 and 2023, and expedite negotiations on "me...
08 Mar, 2023, 05.53 PM IST
Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka's High Commissioner, bilateral ties discussedJaishankar further stated that will be discussing the India-Sri Lanka partnership with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, Minister of Ports, Shipp...
01 Feb, 2023, 07.18 AM IST
Reconstruction work of century-old railway track in northern Sri Lanka begins under India's assistanceIRCON International, an Indian company that has contributed to several railway reconstruction projects in Sri Lanka, is headlining this pro...
09 Jan, 2023, 02.16 PM IST
Sri Lanka aims to cut fiscal deficit in budget 2023 amidst economic crisis: Senior ministerIn its latest assessment, the World Bank has said that Sri Lanka has been ranked 5th with the highest food price inflation in the world.
23 Aug, 2022, 02.18 PM IST
China's envoy plays down controversy over Chinese research ship docking in Sri LankaSri Lanka had asked China to defer the visit amid India's concerns over it. On Saturday, Colombo granted the port access to the vessel from...
16 Aug, 2022, 02.35 PM IST
Chinese ship to dock in Hambantota port only for 'refuelling': Sri Lankan ministerThe Chinese space and satellite tracking research vessel 'Yuan Wang 5' is visiting Hambantota Port from August 11 to 17, weeks after Sri La...
06 Aug, 2022, 09.08 PM IST
Chinese spy ship in Lanka only for refuelling: ColomboRanil heaps praise on India for early response to address eco crisis.
03 Aug, 2022, 11.25 PM IST
Sri Lanka looks for friendly settlement of Chinese research ship issue: PM GunawardenaSri Lanka is looking forward to settle the issue of a Chinese research vessel's visit to a strategic port in the country with an "approach ...
02 Aug, 2022, 08.54 PM IST
Former president Rajapaksa to return to Sri Lanka from Singapore: Cabinet spokesmanGotabaya Rajapaksa is not in hiding and is expected to return to the country from Singapore, Cabinet spokesman Bandula Gunawardena revealed.
26 Jul, 2022, 03.16 PM IST
Sri Lanka under virtual lockdown, fuel halted for private cars, citizens told to stay homeThe island nation’s cabinet of ministers Monday decided to limit distribution of fuel to essential services until July 10, spokesman Bandul...
28 Jun, 2022, 07.57 AM IST
With no fuel, Sri Lanka limits itself to essential services till July 10All schools in capital and other main cities are to be closed until July 10 while long distances bus services are also to be cancelled from...
28 Jun, 2022, 07.01 AM IST
Sri Lanka needs $5 bn, help from China for essentialsTo tide over the turmoil, Sri Lanka will need about $3.3 billion for fuel imports, $900 million for food, $250 million for cooking gas and ...
07 Jun, 2022, 01.21 PM IST
Sri Lanka to seek $400 mn debt swap facility from RBI to meet short term financial needsSri Lanka will enter into the agreement with the RBI for a Bilateral Currency Swap Arrangement worth $400 million. The facility from RBI is...
24 Apr, 2020, 04.46 PM IST
Sri Lanka President expels Rajapaksa loyalists from key body"I have three children, I could obtain party tickets for them from any party. But I will not do that. I do not want family in politics,"
12 Apr, 2015, 03.07 PM IST
- Pak, Lanka must increase cooperation to boost trade
Concerned over the slow pace of growth bilateral trade, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have called for increased cooperation to give impetus to the...
08 Dec, 2007, 08.45 PM IST