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Mumbai, April 2 INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai on Thursday as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, aimed at reinforcing the country's commitment to regional maritime security and international cooperation.The ship, carrying...

Ahmedabad, April 2 FitsAir, a private airline from Sri Lanka, will launch direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo starting May 15, offering a three-times-a-week service that is expected to significantly reduce travel time and boost tourist flow from Gujarat to the island nation.The...

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to India for its support in providing fuel to the country during the West Asia crisis, following the arrival of a major shipment of petroleum in Colombo. In a social media post, President Dissanayake stated that he had...

Colombo, March 29 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday for sending an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruptions in the island nation caused by the West Asia conflict.A shipment of 38,000 MT of fuel, comprising 20,000 MT of...

Colombo, March 29 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed gratitude to India on Sunday for its swift support after 38,000 metric tons of fuel shipped by New Delhi arrived in Colombo.President Dissanayake noted that India's prompt response came after he had discussed with Prime...

Colombo, March 26 Sri Lanka and Russia began talks here on Thursday aimed at purchasing Russian oil to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation, officials said.The talks were led by visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin, the Russian Embassy said.Officials of the state oil...

March 24, Colombo – Vivekananda College, Sri Lanka’s oldest Hindu educational institution, celebrated its centenary on Tuesday with a sense of reverence and festivity, honoring a century of learning and cultural heritage closely linked to India’s spiritual legacy.The occasion held special...

March 21, New Delhi – Muslims across Sri Lanka are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, charity, and community gatherings.Large congregations have gathered at mosques and open grounds nationwide since early morning for special Eid prayers, with one of the main gatherings taking place at...

Colombo, March 20 – The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board has decided to conduct mandatory fitness tests for its players before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for their participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins on March 28.This decision comes...

March 20, New Delhi – Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that the country has maintained a neutral stance in responding to recent requests from Iran and the United States, rejecting allegations of bias.Speaking a day after meeting US envoy Sergio Gor, President...

March 19, New Delhi – Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met visiting US Special Representative for South and Central Asia and Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today.The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the...

March 16, Colombo – Sri Lanka’s state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has assured the public that sufficient fuel stocks are available to meet demand until the end of next month.Speaking to the media, Chairman of CPC, D. J. Rajakaruna stated that previously ordered fuel shipments continue...

March 13, New Delhi — A three-day Indian film festival has begun in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as part of India Week 2026, celebrating the cultural ties between the two nations.The festival opened on Friday with the premiere of the Bollywood film 'Diplomat.'The event was attended by members of the...

Kochi, March 8 Coast Guard personnel were searching for two crew members of a fishing boat after a ship collided with their vessel off the Kollam coast, officials said on Sunday.Nine other crew members were rescued, they added.Even though the Coast Guard on Sunday evening claimed that two...

Kochi, March 8 Two crew members of a fishing boat have been killed after a ship collided with their vessel off the Kollam coast, police officials said on Sunday.The bodies of the deceased were recovered by the coast guard and will be brought to Vizhinjam on Monday, the coastal police said...

In light of the ongoing situation in West Asia, Air India has decided to operate an additional 78 flights on nine routes between October 10th and 18th to meet the high demand for reliable travel options.In its advisory, the airline stated that these additional flights will operate between...

New Delhi, March 8 Air India will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes from March 10 to 18 as the airline seeks to provide more travel options amid the disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.The airline will operate 78 additional flights on 9 routes connecting New...

Colombo, March 8 At least 22 Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena, the Iranian ship that was torpedoed by the US, have been discharged, hospital authorities said on Sunday.“They were transported by ambulance to the Sri Lanka Air Force facility at Koggala, outside Galle, under heavy security,”...

March 08, New Delhi - The Indian men's team secured their first-ever bronze medal by defeating Chinese Taipei 3-0 at the 2026 Colombo Asia Qualification Event for the Wheelchair World Team Cup.The tournament serves as the Asian qualifying pathway to the prestigious World Team Cup and is widely...

New Delhi, March 7 – The route from Nepal to Sri Lanka via India, used for smuggling drugs, has come under the scrutiny of law enforcement agencies. This route, which had been relatively quiet, has once again become active and is being used to smuggle hashish oil and charas.A multi-state...