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Sri Lanka seeks investors for loss-making Mattala airport built with Chinese loansSri Lanka is seeking investors for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The airport has been a financial drain since opening in 2013. A...26 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST- Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiorityUS-Iran war news: Tehran showcased its power over the Strait of Hormuz with a video of commandos boarding a cargo ship. This comes after pe...24 Apr, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
- Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talksIran has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the breakdown of peace talks. The United States has boarded another tanke...23 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Who was Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, the Lion of Ladakh who received India’s second-highest wartime gallantry award for Kargil heroicsColonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Maha Vir Chakra awardee, has passed away at 61. He was honored for his bravery during the Kargil War in the Batal...12 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Operation Pawan sacrifices must be honoured, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh called for honouring Indian soldiers' sacrifices during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka. He noted the Modi gove...14 Jan, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- 143 Indian troops died on duty in Africa under peacekeeping missions since UN's inception: GovernmentA total of 143 Indian UN peacekeeping troops died on duty in Africa under peacekeeping missions since the UN's inception, the government sa...02 Feb, 2023, 06.40 PM IST
- India dismisses reports about sending troops to Sri LankaIn its first reaction to the massive political turmoil in Colombo, India on Sunday said it stands with the Sri Lankan people in their aspir...11 Jul, 2022, 11.53 AM IST
- India fully supportive of Lanka's democracy; denies speculative media reports on sending troops: Indian missionThe crisis is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which has meant that the country cannot afford to pay for imports of staple foo...11 May, 2022, 04.26 PM IST
- Mike Pompeo cancels Sri Lanka visit over anti-US base sentimentsUS mission in Colombo says ‘scheduling issues’ behind cancellation of Secy of State’s trip.25 Jun, 2019, 08.41 AM IST
- Sri Lanka promises dialogue after UN accuses its troops of war crimesSri Lankan government has been resisting foreign probe and has promised a fair probe with truth and reconciliation commission on the lines ...16 Sep, 2015, 11.07 PM IST
- Ex Lankan envoy faces probe for arms deals with Ukraine rebelsThe pro-Russian rebels are fighting Ukranian troops largely in the Donetsk province in the eastern region of the country.22 Mar, 2015, 04.30 PM IST
- Former Tamil Tiger rebel killed in Sri LankaFormer Tamil Tiger rebel has been killed in Sri Lanka's Northern Province by an unidentified person but police today said the murder was a ...14 Nov, 2014, 11.21 PM IST
- Rajiv Gandhi didn't consult even his cabinet on sending troops to Sri Lanka: Natwar SinghThe troops ended up fighting the now vanquished Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and returned home in March 1990 after losing nearly...01 Aug, 2014, 12.17 PM IST
- Mahinda Rajapaksa slams nations staying away from victory celebrationsRajapaksa accused them of being ignorant to the progress Sri Lanka has made since the end of the war with the Tamil Tigers in 2009.18 May, 2014, 03.47 PM IST
- Video footage of execution of Tamil presenter is cruel: DMK chief M KarunanidhiDMK today described as "cruel" the alleged execution scenes in a video documentary of a Tamil TV presenter by the Sri Lankan troops.03 Nov, 2013, 07.57 PM IST
- We will not abide by UNHRC resolution: Sri Lanka"We had taken a decision not to abide by the resolution irrespective of the result", external affairs minister G L Peiris told reporters.26 Mar, 2012, 11.00 PM IST
- All's not hunky dory for Lankan tourism industryAttractive holiday packages have not saved Sri Lanka’s tourism industry from taking a beating owing to activities of LTTE.31 Mar, 2007, 12.01 AM IST
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