Karunanidhi, taken into confidence by Indira Gandhi on Katchatheevu deal, agreed to give Sri Lanka islandThere was, however, something amiss about this particular one: The usually alert Sezhiyan was probably unaware that TN CM M Karunanidhi had...
01 Apr, 2024, 03.15 PM IST
Sri Lanka pushes trilateral partnership with India & Japan to boost growthIndia is a natural trade and investment partner for Sri Lanka, considering its geographical proximity and its current “Neighbourhood First"...
11 Aug, 2023, 06.38 AM IST
We should go ahead with humane approach: PM Modi on fishermen's issue with LankaIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe have discussed the issue of fishermen during a visit to I...
21 Jul, 2023, 06.08 PM IST
President Rajapaksa sent resignation letter to Parliament Speaker through email: ReportsSri Lanka's embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday sent his resignation letter through an email to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Y...
15 Jul, 2022, 12.27 PM IST
'Basesless', says India on reports suggesting involvement in transit of Lankan President Rajapaksa through MaldivesHe departed from the Maldives on a Saudi Airline flight to Singapore.
14 Jul, 2022, 08.47 PM IST
Explained: How Sri Lanka fell into its worst economic crisis & what's nextDiminishing forex reserves, huge piles of debt, devaluation of currency, rising inflation and a falling economy has compelled the people to...
11 May, 2022, 11.42 PM IST
Auto companies slam brakes on Sri Lanka exports, productionShipments of vehicle kits, including those for light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses, have declined sharply, as the neighbouring coun...
05 Apr, 2022, 08.24 AM IST
Chinese defence minister calls on Sri Lanka's top leadership; discusses steps to boost bilateral tiesThe Chinese Defence Minister's visit assumes significance in the backdrop of a public diplomacy campaign launched by the Chinese embassy on...
29 Apr, 2021, 11.37 AM IST
Adani Ports gets initial nod to develop container terminal in ColomboThe Colombo Port is already the most preferred regional hub for transhipment of Indian containers and mainline ship operators with 45% of C...
15 Mar, 2021, 08.04 PM IST
India to take up with Sri Lanka on removal of Tamil leader's name from government institutions: Sushma SwarajSavumiamoorthy Thondaman was a Sri Lankan politician who represented the Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka. He was the leader of the political par...
16 Nov, 2017, 12.43 AM IST
Have evidence against Mahinda Rajapaksa regime members: Lanka government"Investigations are nearing end. All will be arrested and taken to court," said Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Health and government spokes...
30 Dec, 2015, 12.52 PM IST
Majoritirian politics has limited shelf life: Congress"The Sri Lankan presidential election results tell you that majoritarian politics has a limited shelf-life. Finally, the majority rejects i...
09 Jan, 2015, 02.56 PM IST
- Govt rejects reports of Lanka taking over parts of IOC depot
Govt on Thursday denied reports that Sri Lanka had decided to reposses a part of a strategic oil depot Indian Oil as was announced by Infor...
21 Mar, 2013, 07.49 PM IST
Indo-Lankan pact was the cure: ChoCho Ramaswamy, editor, Thuglak & political commentator, discusses the fallout of the latest Lankan developments in Tamil Nadu and what the ...
19 May, 2009, 04.57 AM IST
- DMK under pressure as Lanka mounts ‘final’ assault on LTTE
With the Sri Lankan Army continuing its pursuit of LTTE rebels after the decisive win in Mullaittivu town, the pressure is increasing on th...
27 Jan, 2009, 05.21 AM IST
- Visa on arrival for 18 nationalities
Govt will provide visa on arrival to citizens of 18 countries from October 2009. They will also be allowed to avail of multiple visa with f...
07 Feb, 2008, 12.50 AM IST
- Govt to link Buddhist destinations in UP to attract tourists
The move is part of the recommendations made by a study group for preparing a road map for rapid development of Uttar Pradesh. Hot and sizz...
28 Dec, 2007, 04.50 PM IST