Sri Lanka's foreign minister Ali Sabry affirmed that its economic relationship with India continues to expand across several sectors and pledged to not let anybody threaten New Delhi's security threats. He also expressed Sri Lanka's desire to join the BRICS group and sought India's assistance.
Following the recent announcement of repatriation of 24 fishermen by the High Commission of India in Colombo, the total number of fishermen released and returned to India by Sri Lanka in April reaches 48.
The accident happened when a competing car in the racing event held at the central hill resort of Diyathalawa veered off the track and collided with the spectators, killing seven.
PM Modi slammed the Congress and DMK for overlooking national interests and "callously" ceding the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. A no-fishing pact was signed in 1976, after which 6,000 Indian fishermen have been arrested by Sri Lanka in last 20 years, said EAM Jaishankar.
The Katchatheevu island has become a hot election topic after PM Modi lashed at the Congress and then-Indira Gandhi government for ceding the territory to Sri Lanka in 1974. The unhappiness over the transfer of the island has persisted for about 20 years.
Lord Buddha's sacred Kapilawasthu relics, currently located in Sri Lanka, will be presented to the Dalai Lama on Thursday. These relics, known for their historical and spiritual significance, have a profound connection to Lord Buddha's teachings.
Another Lankan national convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Santhan, had died recently in a jail in India.
The attack came after External Affairs Minister Jaishankar reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusations against the Congress regarding the island dispute.
Katchatheevu Island row: According to the BJP the then Indira Gandhi government in 1974 had handed over the 1.9 square km island located at Palk Strait, 20 km from the Indian shore, to Sri Lanka.
PM Narendra Modi lashed out at Congress and DMK over the "emerging" details in the Katchatheevu matter and said that the callousness of both parties on Katchatheevu has "harmed the interests of our poor fishermen and fisherwomen".
During the meeting, the statement from Beijing said China and Sri Lanka agreed to continue to act under the friendship, peace, mutual respect and fivefold principle in international affairs. Besides, China also agreed to not interfere in the internal affairs of the island nation.
The fishermen and their trawlers were escorted by the navy to the Kankesanturai port and handed over to the fishing directorate for further action. The Palk Strait, a narrow strip of water separating Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, is a rich fishing ground for fishermen from both countries.
According to officials, the detained Indians were illegally operating a computer-operated business in Negombo while on a tourist visa. Under Sri Lanka's law, those who visit the island nation on tourist visas are prohibited from engaging in any paid or unpaid work.
Nuwan Thushara was the star of the final T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday (March 9). He bagged a match-winning hat-trick and became the fifth Sri Lankan player to achieve the feat in the shortest format of the game.
Shoriful Islam reignited the timed-out celebration during the first T20I against Sri Lanka. He imitated veteran Angelo Matthews, who gestured it during the ODI World Cup 2023. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are facing each other in an all-format series.
Sri Lanka were eyeing a clean sweep in the T20I series but missed out on the opportunity after a three-run defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in the final game on Wednesday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
Mauritian PM Pravind Jugnauth and Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined Modi at the virtual ceremony. The launch of the Indian services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius came amid New Delhi's increasing bilateral economic ties with the two countries.
Charith Asalanka won the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 97 off 74 balls. His knock was studded with nine fours and two sixes and came at a strike rate of 131.08.
Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 16-player squad for a three-match series against Afghanistan. The cricket board has made three changes to the team that faced Zimbabwe in an ODI series last month. The ODI series against Afghanistan begins tomorrow.
During the rescue operation, the Indian Navy said that at least three pirates surrendered to the Seychelles Coast Guard. and all six crew members were safe and the vessel was being escorted to Mahe, Seychelles.
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