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]India, Sri Lanka to discuss release of detained Indian fishermen at meet on Dec 30
The established bilateral mechanisms for discussions and cooperation on the issue of fishermen could not be convened because of Covid-19-related restrictions and the two sides have now mutually agreed to hold a meeting of the joint working group at the end of the month.
Updated on Dec 17, 2020 08:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
66 Indian nationals tested Covid-19 positive in Sri Lanka
The National Operations Centre for Prevention of Covid said the fish market cluster has emerged as the biggest source of the deadly viral infection in Lanka.
Updated on Nov 13, 2020 02:43 PM IST
Colombo | Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
Sri Lankan villagers and navy rush to rescue about 100 stranded whales from coast
Men waded into the breaking surf to push the small whales back out to sea on Monday while curious villagers gathered on the beach at Panadura.
Published on Nov 03, 2020 09:38 AM IST
Sri Lanka | Reuters | Posted by: Srimoyee Chowdhury
Sri Lanka imposes new curfew zones to check Covid-19 spread
The new curfew zones are mostly from capital district Colombo and eastern district Batticaloa.
Updated on Oct 25, 2020 01:08 PM IST
Colombo | Press Trust of India | Posted by Srivatsan K C
Opposition fears of autocracy as Sri Lankan President gains more powers
The new constitutional amendments were passed by parliament late on Thursday with a two-thirds majority after a raucous two-day debate.
Published on Oct 23, 2020 03:02 PM IST
Colombo | Reuters | Posted by Srivatsan K C
Lanka Premier League Draft: Kandy pick Gayle, Malinga joins Galle, Russell goes to Colombo
Mathews, du Plessis and Russel are some of the top names picked by the Colombo Kings in the Lanka Premier League Player’s Draft on Monday.
Updated on Oct 19, 2020 08:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Covid-19: Sri Lanka orders closures of bars, restaurants, casinos
Updated on Oct 09, 2020 12:25 PM IST
Associated Press | Posted by Kaleem Ullah Fasihi
India, Sri Lanka to hold virtual bilateral summit on September 26
President Rajapaksa also made it clear recently that Sri Lanka’s strategic security policy will have an “India first” approach though Colombo remains open to dealing with other key players for economic development.
Updated on Sep 23, 2020 07:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
Indian Oil Corp’s VLCC catches fire off Colombo: Report
The full loaded vessel was heading to Paradip in eastern India from Mina Al Ahmandi in Kuwait, Refinitiv’s ship tracking data shows
Updated on Sep 03, 2020 12:09 PM IST
New Delhi | Reuters | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
Sri Lanka to have ‘India first’ approach for security policy, says foreign secretary Colombage
Colombage made similar remarks in an interview with the Daily Mirror newspaper, pointing out Sri Lanka is “between two economic giants”.
Updated on Aug 26, 2020 09:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Fresh opportunity for India, Sri Lanka to enhance bilateral engagement, says Indian High Commission
The High Commission said in a statement that the strong mandate received by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa provides a fresh opportunity for New Delhi and Colombo to enhance bilateral engagement including mitigating the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19.
Updated on Aug 09, 2020 08:12 AM IST
Colombo, Sri Lanka | Asian News International | Posted by Shivani Kumar
Sri Lankan cafe owner’s free food for stranded tourists is simply ‘hope in a box’
Ratnayake, a cafe owner in Ella, a former colonial hill station in Sri Lankan tea country, organized free food and shelter for dozens of stranded tourists.
Published on Jun 05, 2020 08:32 PM IST
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka | Associated Press | Posted by: Srimoyee Chowdhury
India’s envoy-designate to Sri Lanka flies to Colombo with medical supplies
Gopal Baglay, who has served as spokesperson of the external affairs ministry and whose last stint was in the Prime Minister’s Office, was named the next high commissioner to Colombo in February.
Updated on May 08, 2020 09:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
AI cancels all flights to Italy, France, South Korea and three other countries till April 30
A total of 16 foreign airlines have cancelled 492 international flights to India so far due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Puri informed Parliament on Thursday.
Updated on Mar 13, 2020 05:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Highlights, 1st ODI at Colombo
Sri Lanka vs West Indies Highlights: Follow score and updates of Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st ODI at Colombo.
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 06:29 PM IST
Hindsutan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sri Lankan students in China’s Wuhan to be evacuated as coronavirus cases increases
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry said that instructions have been given to the students to protect themselves from the fast-spreading infection.
Published on Jan 25, 2020 09:41 PM IST
Colombo | Press Trust of India
Won’t allow ‘outside interference’ in Sri Lanka’s internal affairs: China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, “As Sri Lanka’s strategic partner, China will continue to stand by Sri Lanka’s interests.”
Updated on Jan 15, 2020 06:14 AM IST
Colombo | Press Trust of India
India stresses justice for Tamils in Sri Lanka
The process of national reconciliation in order to meet the aspirations of the Tamil minority for “equality, justice, peace and dignity” should be taken forward, said external affairs minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with the newly elected Sri Lankan president.
Updated on Nov 22, 2019 05:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Engaging with Colombo’s new regime
Do business with Gotabaya, but don’t sacrifice key interests
Updated on Nov 19, 2019 08:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Sri Lanka presidential hopeful says won’t honour deal with UN
Rajapaksa is accused by opponents of being behind men in mysterious vehicles whisking away rebel suspects, journalists and activists. Many people taken away in the so-called “white van abductions” were never seen again.
Updated on Oct 15, 2019 05:40 PM IST
Colombo | Press Trust of India
PCB disappointed at SLC Chief’s ‘fed up’ with security comments
A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) source said top officials had communicated their displeasure with SLC after learning about Silva’s comments.
Updated on Oct 14, 2019 11:05 AM IST
Karachi | PTI
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa passes Lanka court test on eligibility to be presidential runner
In a major relief to presidential election front-runner Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, a Sri Lankan court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the citizenship of the former defence secretary and his candidacy for the November polls.
Published on Oct 04, 2019 10:05 PM IST
Colombo | Press Trust of India
Skeletal elephant dies in Sri Lanka weeks after parade outcry
The government has ordered an autopsy for Tikiri, a domesticated Asian elephant that died Tuesday night in Kegalle, 80 kilometres (50 miles) east of the capital Colombo, a wildlife department official said.
Updated on Sep 25, 2019 05:36 PM IST
Colombo | Press Trust of India
Sri Lanka squad arrive in Pakistan despite security concerns
The Sri Lanka team were attacked in Lahore in 2009 and since then most international teams have refused to tour the South Asian country, leaving Pakistan to play nearly all their “home” games in the United Arab Emirates.
Updated on Sep 24, 2019 10:02 PM IST
Karachi | Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka rebuts Pakistan’s claim on its stand over Kashmir situation
In a swift rebuttal, the Sri Lankan government clarified that Jayasuriya did not say anything and had merely listened to his Pakistani counterpart without expressing any such views on the issue.
Updated on Sep 20, 2019 11:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka by an innings and 65 runs to level series 1-1
Victory was achieved with an hour left on day five when Lasith Embuldeniya edged a short delivery from Trent Boult to Kane Williamson at gully.
Updated on Aug 26, 2019 06:16 PM IST
Colombo | Reuters
Watling, De Grandhomme put New Zealand ahead in second Test against Sri Lanka
De Grandhomme, scoring 83 off 75 balls, and Watling, on 81, put together an unbeaten 113-run stand for the sixth wicket to frustrate the Sri Lankan bowling at Colombo’s P. Sara Oval.
Updated on Aug 25, 2019 07:37 PM IST
Colombo | Agence France-Presse
Tom Latham ton drives New Zealand’s reply against Sri Lanka
Latham, on 111, put together an unbeaten 70-run stand with B.J. Watling, on 25, to thwart the Sri Lankan bowling attack that had made early inroads into the Kiwi batting.
Updated on Aug 24, 2019 07:04 PM IST
Colombo | Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka to return to Pakistan for three short-form matches
Citing safety fears, Fernando said two Tests could instead be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where Pakistan has held many of its home series.
Updated on Aug 22, 2019 07:12 PM IST
Colombo | Agence France-Presse
Kane Williamson, Akila Dananjaya reported for suspect bowling action
While Williamson is a part-time spinner who bowled only three overs, Dananjaya bowled 62 overs in the match, picking up five wickets in the first innings to set up Sri Lanka’s victory.
Updated on Aug 20, 2019 12:30 PM IST
Reuters | Reuters