Modi affirms India's support for Lankan TamilsIndia was always committed to ensuring that the Tamils there lived with equity, equality, justice, peace and dignity, he said here, after l...
14 Feb, 2021, 03.10 PM IST
Sri Lankan train drivers to boycott Made in China railway carriagesThe Sri Lankan Locomotive Engine Operators' Union (LEOU) Secretary Indika Dodangoda recently said that railway carriages made in China pose...
02 Feb, 2021, 06.49 PM IST
Railways to reintroduce Ramayana Circuit tours, take tourists around sites associated with epicThe Indian Railways Ramayana Circuit tours, which cover sites associated with Lord Rama, will be reintroduced this year owing to its succes...
23 Aug, 2019, 12.05 PM IST
India smoothens journey from Colombo to Jaffna via railThe upgradation of this track happening for the first time in hundred years.
18 Jul, 2019, 08.53 PM IST
Sri Lanka opens new railway line built with China's assistanceThe 26.75-km long Matara-Beliatta railway extension is the first to be constructed in Sri Lanka since 1948.
09 Apr, 2019, 05.09 PM IST
India hopes for consensus on resolution at UNHRC on Sri LankaThe issue of human rights and the situation pertaining to the ongoing discussions on UN Human Rights Council came up during a meeting betwe...
26 Sep, 2015, 02.35 PM IST
India supports Sri Lankans' quest for justiceThe issue of human rights and the situation pertaining to the ongoing discussions on UNHRC came up during a meeting between Modi and Sirise...
26 Sep, 2015, 10.44 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 in Sri Lanka: Offers line of credit of up to $318 million for railwaysAir India will soon start direct flights between New Delhi and Colombo. Currently, Sri Lankan Airlines run a daily Delhi-Colombo flight.
14 Mar, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
India to take bilateral ties with Sri Lanka to new level: EnvoyAddressing the celebrations of the 66th Indian Republic Day held at India House here, Sinha said India stands ready to continue to provide ...
26 Jan, 2015, 10.11 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
- Indian Railways to undertake $149 million project in Sri Lanka
General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways, B A P Ariyaratne and Managing Director of Ircon, Mohan Tiwari, signed the agreement.
18 Nov, 2011, 11.29 PM 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
- Indian consulate in Jaffna likely
India is planning to set up a consulate at Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka. With Mr Rajapaksa now back in power, the matter is expected to gat...
29 Jan, 2010, 04.55 AM IST
- RITES team to visit Lanka to give shape to $170 mn project
A RITES delegation will visit Sri Lanka this month to give final shape to its 170 million dollar project.
07 Feb, 2008, 01.59 PM IST
- Loo in passenger bogies to go green
Rlys is in the process of developing and procuring environment-friendly toilets for coaches.
02 Mar, 2007, 03.43 PM IST
- Indian Railways to chug into Lanka
Indian Railways is set to expand its operations to Sri Lanka, adding yet another chapter in its turnaround story.
30 Jan, 2007, 02.14 AM IST