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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...

Lucknow, March 29 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday asserted that while "emergency has been declared in many countries" due to the West Asia crisis, India is moving with full strength due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "visionary leadership.""The Gulf War has created an...

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...

Mumbai, March 28 Cameron Green won't be burdened by his high price tag, says Kolkata Knight Riders coach Shane Watson, noting that the Australian all-rounder prefers to play with absolute freedom.Green, who has played for Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the past, was picked...

Chandigarh, March 27 – The first edition of the International Invitation Relay Competition in Chandigarh on Saturday will feature the country's top sprinters as they prepare to earn a spot in the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana.The domestic competition on March 28 at the Sector 7...

Colombo, March 27 A combined shipment of 38,000 metric tonnes of diesel and petrol is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka from India on Saturday, according to the Indian High Commission on Friday.The fuel shipment will arrive at the Colombo Harbour following a telephone conversation held on March...

Colombo, March 27 A man who was accused of hoarding four litres of petrol in a town in northwest Sri Lanka has been sentenced to 21 days in jail.Sri Lanka has banned fuel hoarding shortly after the joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran.Lasantha Kumara Balasuriya, 48, from the...

Colombo, March 27 The Supreme Court fined a former health minister of Sri Lanka 75 million Sri Lankan rupees on Friday for violating fundamental rights by importing medicines under an Indian credit line in 2022 through a company not registered for that purpose.A three-judge bench of the island...

New Delhi, March 27 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on April 6, with a set of resolutions to be presented to members for approval, according to a report.According to SLC Secretary Bandula Dissanayake, a few changes to the constitution will be discussed...

Singapore, March 27 With global conflicts disrupting trade routes and Asian economies likely to experience significant shocks, experts at an international conference in Singapore expressed concern about the possibility of new waves of protests due to these pressures."While protests often...

FGN39 IRAN-INDIA-LD HORMUZIndia among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by TehranTehran/New Delhi: Iran has allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed...

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...

Colombo, March 26 Suresh Sallay, the former head of the state intelligence service, who was named as the third suspect in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks investigation, was ordered to appear in a Sri Lankan court next month.Sallay was arrested on February 25 and is currently being detained...

New Delhi, March 26 By extending the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM 2.0) until December 2028 with an enhanced budget, the government is emphasizing structural reforms, continuous public participation, operational and financial sustainability, and citizen-centric water quality governance, a senior...

Mumbai, March 26: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for India's (Senior Men) international home matches for the 2026-27 season. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host international games for the first time since the October 2024 Test against...

Moscow, March 25 Russia is set to redirect its hydrocarbon supplies to Asia amid growing demand, the Russian Energy Minister said on Wednesday, without naming any country, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.India and China have been the main importers of...

Colombo, March 25 Sri Lanka is hoping to receive two installments of its bailout package from the IMF when the IMF team arrives here to complete its mission, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday.An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will arrive here on Thursday and...

March 25, New Delhi – Sri Lanka has ordered the shutdown of street lights, neon signs, and billboard lighting as part of efforts to reduce energy consumption by 25 percent and address supply shortages.Government spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa said that all state institutions have been directed...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi stated that they discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with a particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy...