Tag: Sri Lanka

Mallikarjun Kharge congratulates Anura Kumara Dissanayake for winning Sri Lankan Presidential election

The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, also conveyed his greetings to Dissanayake following his victory.

September 23, 2024

Anura Dissanayake to be Sri Lanka’s new president, early trends show

Polling was held on Saturday from 7 am to 4 pm local time in 22 electoral districts.

September 22, 2024

Sri Lanka announces visa-free access to Indians, 34 other nations from October 1

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry appreciated the development and called it the first step towards a visa-free regime.

August 23, 2024

India summons Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi over death of Indian fisherman

Out of the four Indian fishermen who were on board the vessel, one died, another is missing, while two of the fishermen have been rescued and brought ashore to Kankesanthurai.

August 1, 2024

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka, to hold discussions with leadership

The External Affairs Minister noted that Sri Lanka is central to India's Neighborhood First and SAGAR policies.

June 20, 2024

Sri Lanka green lights Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service

In May, Musk launched Starlink in Indonesia to improve access in remote parts of the archipelago.

June 8, 2024

Sri Lanka renews visa-free entry for Indians

The Sri Lankan government's move will open exciting possibilities for seamless travel between the two nations.

May 7, 2024

India allows onion export to Sri Lanka, gives additional quota to UAE

Buffer stock is maintained to meet any exigencies and for price stabilisation if rates go up significantly during the lean supply season.

April 16, 2024

19 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, reach Chennai

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested a total of 21 fishermen who hailed from Ramanathapuram and surrounding areas for fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

April 10, 2024

Tamil Nadu: 19 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka

The fishermen also declared their intent to return their voter ID cards to the central government and boycott the elections if their demands remain unmet.

April 4, 2024