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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a call from US President Donald Trump yesterday. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that during their conversation, they discussed the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace...

New Delhi, March 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday and discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy security.After his telephone conversation with the Sri Lankan...

March 24, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call today from the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka.The two leaders discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, with a particular emphasis on disruptions affecting global energy security.Both leaders...

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...

New Delhi, March 24 BJP MP Nishikant Dubey questioned the diplomatic approach of the then government led by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, referring to historical developments involving Sri Lanka. He said that former Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa had written a strongly worded...

Colombo, March 24 – The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services in Sri Lanka has issued guidelines to government institutions on the prudent use of fuel and energy, in light of potential disruptions to fuel imports caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.The...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday to discuss the impact of the West Asia conflict on the global economy, with a particular focus on energy security.The Jaishankar-Rubio phone conversation came hours after US...

New Delhi, March 23 There is a need to create regional dependence rather than relying on global supply chains, whether in energy security, health security, or other areas. BIMSTEC Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey said this, according to a statement issued by Assocham on Monday.The key...

New Delhi, March 23 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla briefed a Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation on department-related standing committees on Monday, stating that they function as "mini-parliaments" and thoroughly examine issues related to governance and finances.He also informed the delegation of...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met the Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation in Parliament today. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Issues, S.M. Marikkar. In a social media post, the Lok Sabha Speaker stated that the interaction reflected...

New Delhi, March 23. Countries worldwide are taking drastic measures to conserve fuel and ensure continued energy access for their people in the wake of the disruption in oil and gas supplies triggered by the escalation in the Middle East conflict.The impact of the current disruptions in West...

Mumbai, March 23 Amid disruptions in the Middle East, a report released on Monday revealed that travel preferences have shifted in recent weeks, with more travelers opting for alternative international and domestic destinations, while Asian locations are seeing a surge in bookings this month...

Colombo, March 23 The Strait of Hormuz remains open to friendly countries, the Iranian envoy to Sri Lanka said on Monday, stressing that Tehran is ready to supply oil or other essential goods to the island nation if the need arises.The conflict in West Asia, involving the US, Israel, and Iran...

Dubai, March 23 Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for February 2026 after his outstanding performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka, where he scored 383 runs in seven matches (six innings) at an average of 76.60, including two...

Colombo, March 22 The Sri Lankan government on Sunday raised fuel prices by around 25 per cent, the second such increase in a week amid the West Asia conflict.This move comes in the backdrop of the joint US-Israel strikes against Iran and the retaliation by the Islamic nation that has spread...

Colombo, March 22 Non-state bus operators in Sri Lanka warned on Sunday that 90% of their fleet may be out of service due to the extensive increase in fuel prices, which came into effect at midnight.The island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such increase in a week...

New Delhi, March 22 In another setback for the Pakistan Super League, Sri Lanka captain and all-rounder Dasun Shanaka is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a replacement for the injured Sam Curran in the upcoming Indian Premier League.This move will make Shanaka the latest player to switch from...

New Delhi, March 22 – Sri Lanka’s all-rounder Dasun Shanaka is likely to join the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as a replacement for Sam Curran, who has been ruled out due to a groin injury.RR, the inaugural IPL champions, will begin their IPL 2026...

Colombo, March 22 – Sri Lanka's state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced a revision of fuel prices.All fuel products, including auto diesel, petrol, and kerosene, saw price increases ranging from 60 rupees (0.19 US dollars) to 90 rupees per litre, effective from midnight on Saturday...

Colombo, March 22 The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly in the face of potential shortages, amid volatile global oil markets.This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such increase in a week.As a...