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Kathmandu, April 7 Nepal has recalled its ambassadors from six countries, including India, who were appointed by the previous K P Sharma Oli-led government.The government has recalled ambassadors serving in India, Australia, Sri Lanka, Denmark, South Korea and South Africa through a cabinet...

Colombo, Apr 7 At least 30 Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka on Tuesday and are currently on their way back home, authorities said."30 Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka today and are on their way home," the Indian High Commission here said in a post on X...

Colombo, April 7 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced an economic relief package on Tuesday aimed at minimizing the impact of the West Asia conflict.Speaking in parliament, Dissanayake said that India has agreed to provide the island nation with petrol and diesel."As a...

Colombo, April 7 Thirty Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka on Tuesday and are currently returning home, officials said."Thirty Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka today and are on their way home," the Indian High Commission here said in a post on X.The fishermen...

Colombo, April 7 – Thirty Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka on Tuesday and are currently on their way back home, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced.Sharing the update on X, the Indian mission said, "Thirty Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka today and...

Visakhapatnam, April 6 – The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body for professional golf in India, announced the inaugural edition of the Andhra Open, which will be held at the picturesque East Point Golf Club from April 7 to 10. The total prize money for the...

Colombo, April 4 – India views the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) not merely as a regional platform, but as a key pillar of its broader geopolitical and economic strategy.Guided by its twin pillars of the 'Act East' policy and the...

Guwahati, April 4 Delegations from various election management bodies will visit Assam for two days from April 8, in connection with the upcoming state assembly elections.The visiting team will comprise representatives from several countries, including Angola, Bhutan, Egypt, Portugal, Sri...

Dhaka, April 4 – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), led by President Aminul Islam Bulbul, held a meeting on Saturday to review cricketing ties with India, confirming that formal communication has been sent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding upcoming bilateral tours...

Colombo, April 3 At least 152 foreigners, mostly Chinese, were arrested in connection with an online financial scam and have been remanded in custody until April 9, police said on Friday.The group, which includes 133 Chinese, 13 Vietnamese and Taiwanese, Bangladeshis, and Malaysians, was...

Colombo, Apr 3 The decision to sell off state-owned enterprises by the previous government has been reversed, the Sri Lankan government informed the Supreme Court.Sri Lankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Telecom, Sri Lanka Insurance, and Lanka Hospitals will not be sold, according to Attorney General...

Colombo/Washington, April 3 Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year partnership aimed at supporting the island nation's economic recovery and boosting private investment, according to a joint announcement.A new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) has been...

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...

New Delhi, April 2 LG Electronics India announced on Thursday that it had sold over a million air conditioners in the first quarter of 2026 and claimed to be a "leading player" in the category.However, Tata Group firm Voltas disputed this claim, stating that it still leads the residential air...

Colombo, Apr 2 Sri Lanka has met all the targets set under the IMF's Extended Fund Facility program, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Thursday.He made the remarks during a meeting with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, which is visiting the island nation for a combined...

India today called for ensuring the safety and security of UN peacekeepers. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India condemns the recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in UNIFIL and has sought accountability for crimes against...

New Delhi, April 2 Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached a record high of 22.64 billion in terms of volume in March."UPI achieves 22.64 billion transaction count in March'26! Thank you, India, for embracing digital payments and driving this revolution forward. Let's...

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...

New Delhi, April 2 – Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar reflected on the emotions of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final on the 15th anniversary of one of India’s most iconic triumphs, a night that remains etched in the nation’s memory.Tendulkar played a key role in India’s successful 2011 World...

New Delhi, April 1 – The downfall of the National Thowheed Jamath (NJT), which masterminded the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, came as a major relief for security agencies. The NJT had not only spread its ideology in Sri Lanka, but was also active in the southern states, particularly in...