PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Kushinagar International Airport, launch development projectsThe inauguration of the Kushinagar International Airport will be marked by the landing of the inaugural flight at the airport from Colombo,...
19 Oct, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
India offers Sri Lanka full support to fight 'Jihadi terrorism'Both the Mahanayake Theras deeply appreciated India's unconditional and strong support for Sri Lanka including in the security sphere.
18 May, 2019, 02.25 PM IST
Sri Lankan government pledges autonomy to TamilsTamils, who live predominantly in the north and east of Sri Lanka, form the largest minority group in the country constituting for 11.1 per...
05 Jul, 2017, 10.10 PM IST
India may relax visa norms for 55k Sri Lankan monksMore than 55,000 monks visit India every year on employment visa to work in monasteries across India, said officials.
25 Oct, 2016, 01.00 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's Ravana terrorism comment draws ire in Sri Lanka"We condemn the statement made by the Indian PM equalling King Ravana to a terrorist," Ittapane Saddhatissa, a Buddhist monk who leads the ...
14 Oct, 2016, 06.27 PM IST
China lauds Sri Lanka for not permitting Dalai Lama's visit"Sri Lanka is friendly neighbour of China and Sri Lankan side respects and understand relevant concerns of China on this issue."
03 Apr, 2015, 03.32 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
TNA reminds Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena the need to address Tamil issuesAbout 75 per cent of the 15.04 million electorate voted in election called two years ahead of schedule by Rajapaksa, who was confident of s...
09 Jan, 2015, 03.46 PM IST
Buddhists under jihadist threat: Radical Myanmarese clericThe controversial cleric Ashin Wirathu addressed a convention, organised by the hardline Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) or Forces of Buddhist Power.
28 Sep, 2014, 09.14 PM IST
Devotees throng Bodh Gaya temple as it reopens to publicThousands of people thronged the temple immediately after the gate was opened at 6 PM, Arvind Singh, a member of BTMC, said.
08 Jul, 2013, 10.17 PM IST
India delaying visa for Sri Lankan envoy Sabrullah Khan: ReportSri Lanka's newly appointed Deputy High Commissioner to India has not been able to take up the post in Chennai due to a delay by Indian aut...
07 Apr, 2013, 06.10 PM IST
- Port workers in Colombo urge boycott of south Indian cargo
Port workers here today threatened to stop handling cargo from south Indian ports to protest the harassment of Sri Lankan monks and pilgrim...
02 Apr, 2013, 09.08 PM IST
Sri Lanka may pull its mission out of Tamil NaduFaced with growing anti-Sri Lankan sentiments in Tamil Nadu, Colombo may shift its deputy high commission office out of Chennai, a report s...
24 Mar, 2013, 10.31 PM IST
- Attacks on Sri Lankan monks in Tamil Nadu isolated incidents: India
India today said that the recent incidents of assault on Sri Lankan Buddhist monks in Tamil Nadu were "isolated".
23 Mar, 2013, 09.35 PM IST
- All measures to be taken to protect Lankan visitors: India
India today assured Sri Lanka that it will continue to take all measures to ensure safety, security and well-being of all Lankan visitors t...
19 Mar, 2013, 09.47 PM IST
India calls off defence talks with Sri Lanka; protect our citizens, Colombo tells DelhiNo reason was given for cancellation of the secretary-level talks which were to be held here for three days.
18 Mar, 2013, 10.49 PM IST
- Sri Lanka calls for Indian protection to Lankans
Sri Lanka asks India to provide necessary security to Lankan people and property there following continued protests especially in Tamil Nad...
18 Mar, 2013, 10.35 PM IST