India is making a big move to outflank China in Sri LankaIndia and China appear to be locked in an escalating energy rivalry in Sri Lanka. India plans a new energy hub at Trincomalee with the UAE,...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Ahmedabad-Colombo direct flights from May 15, travel time to drop to 3 hoursFitsAir is launching direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo on May 15, offering a three-times-a-week service. This new route will sig...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
India sends 38,000 MT petroleum to Sri Lanka amid global energy crisisIndia has sent 38,000 metric tons of fuel to Sri Lanka. This shipment arrived on March 28, 2026, after discussions between Prime Minister N...
29 Mar, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Sri Lanka to repatriate bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US submarine attackSri Lanka is repatriating on Friday the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who perished when their frigate was sunk nine days ago by a US submar...
13 Mar, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Sri Lanka escorts stranded Iranian ship IRIS Booshehr to harbour, moves crew to naval camp after Dena sinking: SourcesSri Lanka is assisting a second Iranian naval vessel, the IRIS Booshehr, and its 208 crew members. This follows the sinking of an Iranian w...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
SriLankan Air upbeat on India, will soon launch more flightsSriLankan Airlines aims to increase its revenue from the Indian market to 25% by the end of the next financial year, up from the current 20...
06 Feb, 2024, 01.10 AM IST
Sri Lanka seeks Indian FDI as it restructures state corporate sectorADB forecasts Sri Lanka's economic growth to dip to 2.4% in 2022 and improve marginally to 2.5% in 2023. The forecast indicates a better pr...
23 Apr, 2023, 08.07 AM IST
Indian Automakers in Sri Lanka wait and watch as crisis worsensTop executives at Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor and Mahindra Finance, which have operations in Sri Lanka, said it's a challenging envi...
12 May, 2022, 01.44 PM IST
Blue Star announces entry into Sri Lanka marketThe company in a release said the country is investing in sectors like hospitality, education, research, medical and tourism which have hug...
13 Jul, 2017, 03.45 PM IST
Vista Rooms to enter five new countries by 2016-endThe startup, which has forayed into the Sri Lankan market, is seeking to respond to interests from its customers in certain international d...
30 Mar, 2016, 05.15 PM IST
SriLankan Airlines adds 3 flights on Chennai-Colombo routeSriLankan Airlines has increased the frequency on Chennai-Colombo route by adding three more flights connecting the two destinations.
18 Aug, 2015, 09.25 PM IST
Ashok Leyland gets $17 mn order for supplying 630 buses in Sri LankaAshok Leyland has received an order worth USD 17 million (around Rs 104 crore) to supply 630 buses to Sri Lankan operators.
16 Oct, 2014, 03.32 PM IST
Start-ups eye cross-border opportunitiesSri Lankans look at India market to scale up, while Indian start-ups explore niche opportunities in Lanka.
26 Jul, 2014, 01.35 PM IST
Bharti Airtel in talks to sell its Sri Lankan operations to EtisalatBharti Airtel is in advanced discussions to sell off its Sri Lankan operations to Abu Dhabi’s Etisalat.
23 Aug, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Dastardly attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team shocks Indian board
Indian cricket board Tuesday expressed its shock over the dastardly attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.
03 Mar, 2009, 01.16 PM IST
- VSNL sells 10% in Lankan arm to Sunshine Holdings
The Tata Group promoted VSNL, which was recently renamed Tata Communications, has sold a 10% equity stake in its Sri Lankan subsidiary, VSN...
27 Dec, 2007, 02.01 AM IST
- MTNL may win race for Lanka's Suntel
State-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) is believed to have emerged as the highest bidder for Sri Lankan fixed line operator Sunte...
07 Jun, 2007, 01.39 AM IST