Tag: Sri Lanka

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

Sri Lankans urged to use electricity sparingly as demand spikes due to dry weather

Usually, electricity consumption increases during dry periods in Sri Lanka as people use electric fans and air conditioning to keep cool, energy experts say.

February 19, 2024

“Special day for 3 friendly countries in Indian Ocean region”: PM Modi on launch of UPI services in Sri Lanka, Mauritius

As launch took place, the first UPI transaction was conducted by an Indian national in Mauritius. Separately, an Indian national in Sri Lanka also conducted the first UPI transaction.

February 12, 2024

“Lord Ram’s birthplace has returned to its glory days”: Sri Lankan MP after Ayodhya visit

Earlier, on Thursday, a delegation from Fiji, led by Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad, embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya to experience the divinity around the grand abode of Lord Ram.

February 10, 2024

Sri Lanka faces challenges to achieve economic stability in 2024: President

Wickremesinghe urged Sri Lankans to strive to make the New Year a prosperous one through responsible and dedicated efforts.

January 1, 2024

Dengue kills 50 in Sri Lanka in 2023

According to the NDCU on Friday, 84,038 dengue patients have been reported so far in the country.

December 23, 2023

Sri Lanka to reduce electricity tariff in Jan 2024 amid increasing hydropower generation

Sri Lanka is now producing more than 60 per cent of its electricity through hydropower, according to the CEB data.

December 20, 2023

Sri Lanka’s Prez underlines rise of Asian armed forces

He emphasized the need for a broader international perspective in military education and highlighted the evolving global landscape.

December 15, 2023