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100 Sri Lankan hotel workers arriving in Israel
Tel Aviv, April 9: The first group of hotel workers from Sri Lanka landed in Israel on Wednesday. Additional hotel workers are expected to arrive in the coming days, during the week, approximately 100 workers for the hotel industry will arrive in the country.
Kashvee Gautam, N Shree Charani, Shuchi Upadhyay earn maiden call-ups for India's ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, April 8: India has announced a revamped ODI squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, which will also feature South Africa, with several fresh faces earning their maiden national call-ups. Kashvee Gautam, N Shree Charani, and Shuchi Upadhyay have been included in the team for the first time, marking a significant step forward in their careers, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Sri Lanka's population increases by over 1.4 million to 21.76 million
Colombo, April 7: The total population of Sri Lanka reported in the Census of Population and Housing 2024 is 21,763,170, an increase of 1,403,731 over the total population reported in the Census of Population and Housing 2012, the country's Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said on Monday.
Sri Lanka lauds India's 'unwavering support' in strengthening maritime capabilities
Colombo, April 7: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence on Monday stated that the State Visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the shared vision of both nations for a prosperous and secure Indian Ocean Region (IOR), strengthening further the profound historical, cultural, and strategic ties that unite both countries.
Opening of Colombo Terminal to create thousands of local jobs: Karan Adani
Ahmedabad, April 7: The opening of the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in Sri Lanka will create thousands of jobs locally, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), said on Monday.
INS Sahyadri docks in Colombo amid high-level India-Sri Lanka engagements
Colombo, April 7: In a display of deepening maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy's indigenously-built warship, INS Sahyadri, arrived at the port of Colombo as part of its mission deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), an official press releaseby the Indian Navy stated.
Adani Group's Colombo Terminal commences operations
Ahmedabad, April 7: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced the commencement of operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), located at the Port of Colombo.
Adani's Colombo terminal begins operations, landmark moment in India–Sri Lanka maritime ties
Ahmedabad, April 7: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) on Monday said it has commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in Sri Lanka, located at the Port of Colombo.
Adani Group's Colombo Terminal commences operations
Ahmedabad, April 7: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced the commencement of operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), located at the Port of Colombo.
Buddhist monk welcomes PM Modi's second visit to sacred Bodhi Tree, cites 2,000-year connection
Anuradhapura, April 6: Ven. K Medhankara Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk expressed his happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura, highlighting the 2,000 years historical connection between Anuradhapura and India.
DCCI to host India's first-ever T20 bilateral series against Sri Lanka
New Delhi, April 6: Following India's stellar performance in the recently concluded Champions Trophy, the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), in strategic collaboration with Wilspoke Sports and Entertainment (WSE), announced the inaugural India vs Sri Lanka Physical Disability (Standing) T20 Cricket Series on Sunday.
Whenever Sri Lanka is in trouble, India stands up like family, says Buddhist monk
Anuradhapura, April 6: Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero, a prominent Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka, has expressed his happiness and gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura and praised India's support, saying "whenever Sri Lanka is in trouble, India stands up like a family."
Sri Lankan cricketer Jayasuriya seeks PM Modi's help in bringing international cricket to Jaffna
Colombo, April 6: During his recent visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the island country's 1996 World Cup-winning cricketers, including Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva and recalled India's 1996 tour amid unrest as a symbol of strong ties between the two countries.
Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side gave birth to T20 cricket, says PM Modi
Colombo, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he believes Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side with their aggressive and unique style of batting gave birth to T20 cricket.
Deeply grateful: PM Modi reaffirms deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties with Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude towards Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the warmth extended during his stay.
Prabhu Shri Ram a uniting force for all of us: PM Modi shares aerial view of Ram Sethu
Ramanathapuram, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who returnted to India after a State visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday highlighted how he was able to have the "darshan" of both Ram Setu and Ayodhya's 'Surya Tilak'.
PM Modi inaugurates India-assisted rail infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Disanayaka, on Sunday participated in a ceremony to inaugurate and launch two railway projects built with Indian assistance in Anuradhapura.
Tremendous uplift in Sri Lankan economy: Ircon Chairperson on India-backed railway projects
Anuradhapura, April 6: India's assistance to Sri Lanka's railway development is expected to boost the country's economy significantly. The upgraded railway track from Maho to Omanthai, spanning 128 kilometers, will allow for faster travel times, increased load capacity and improved safety.
Highest civilian honour to PM Modi milestone in India-Sri Lanka ties: SL Deputy Foreign Minister
By Sahil Pandey, Colombo, April 6: Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, on Saturday said that the Mitra Vibhushana award conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a significant milestone in the bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka.
PM Modi always been an inspiring figure to all of us, says Sri Lanka politician M Senthil Thondaman
Colombo, April 6: M Senthil Thondaman, President, Ceylon Workers' Congress, Sri Lanka's politcial party, expressed his satisfaction with Prime Minister Modi's fourth visit to Sri Lanka and stated PM Modi's always been an "inspiring figure" to all of us, especially politicians.
Committed to working closely with India: Sri Lankan Minister Arun Hemachandra
Colombo, April 6: Sri Lanka Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, on Saturday expressed confidence that relations between New Delhi and Colombo will continue to strengthen in the near future.
PM Modi holds productive meeting with President Dissanayake; India, Sri Lanka boost defence, energy ties
Colombo, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday with the two countries fostering their partnership in a range of areas including defence and energy.
Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during PM Modi's visit
Colombo, April 6: In a significant gesture underscoring growing bilateral goodwill, Sri Lanka on Sunday released 14 Indian fishermen, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island nation.
PM Modi, Lankan Prez Dissanayake launch India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Sunday jointly inaugurated and flagged off key India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura, marking a significant milestone in the growing bilateral infrastructure cooperation between the two nations.
PM Modi visits Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, visited the Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Anuradhapura to seek blessings.
PM Modi to inaugurate India-assisted railway projects in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour from the Sri Lankan Air Force upon his arrival at the historic city of Anuradhapura, where he, along with Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will inaugurate major India-assisted infrastructure projects.
PM Modi has 'personally' intervened in arrest of Indian fishermen issue: Senthil Thondaman
Chennai, April 5: President of the Ceylon Workers Congress and former Governor of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, Senthil Thondaman, said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'personally' intervened in the arrest of Indian fishermen issue with the Sri Lankan authorities.
It was a great honour meeting PM Modi, say Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning cricketers
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most powerful leader in South Asia, said Chaminda Vaas while Sanath Jayasuriya described meeting him as "a great experience". The members of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning squad went gaga over PM Modi after meeting him as a team in Colombo on Saturday.
PM Modi pays tribute at Indian Peace Keeping Force Memorial in Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited and laid a wreath at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, near Colombo, on Saturday evening. While paying respects, he hailed the brave soldiers of the IPKF who had laid down their lives in the service of peace, unity and the territorial integrity of Sri Lanka.
In Sri Lanka, PM Modi reiterates India's strong commitment to development of Indian Origin Tamil community
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's strong commitment to the development and progress of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community in Sri Lanka during his meeting with the community leaders in Colombo.
PM Modi gives booster shot to Sri Lanka's clean energy drive
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the 120 MW Sampur Solar power project, being developed as a joint venture between the two nations.
PM Modi pays tribute at Indian Peace Keeping Force Memorial in Colombo
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited and laid a wreath at the 'Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial' in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, near Colombo on Saturday.
PM Modi meets 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket legends in Colombo
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Sri Lanka's cricket legends who won the 1996 Cricket World Cup, including Sanath Jayasuriya, Chaminda Vaas, Aravinda de Silva, Marvan Atapattu, and others in Colombo.
PM Modi meets leaders of Indian Origin Tamil community in Colombo, reiterates India's commitment to development of community
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with leaders of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community in Sri Lanka's Colombo on Saturday and stressed that the community "constitutes a living bridge" between two nations for more than 200 years.
BJP leaders hail Sri Lanka's 'Mitra Vibhushan' to PM Modi as 'proud moment' for India
New Delhi, April 5: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan', the country's highest civilian honour for Heads of State and Government, senior BJP leaders hailed it as a proud moment and a testament to India's rising global stature.
India, Sri Lanka sign MoU on defence cooperation; Misri says two countries share commitment to regional security, stability
Colombo, April 5: India and Sri Lanka on Saturday signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stating that there is a recognition at the leadership level that the security interests of India and Sri Lanka are interlinked.
PM Modi meets Sri Lanka's Opposition leader Premadasa, appreciates his commitment to strengthening ties
Colombo, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Sri Lanka's Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa and appreciated his personal contribution and commitment to strengthening the friendship between the two nations.
Unbreakable bond exists between our nations, says PM Modi after holding 'productive talks' with Lankan President in Colombo
Colombo, April 5: Praising Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his "personal commitment to India-Sri Lanka ties", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the two countries have added more momentum to linkages in security, trade, agriculture, housing, culture and other sectors during the bilateral discussions held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, on Saturday.
India and Sri Lanka sign updated agreement on defence cooperation during PM Modi's visit
Colombo, April 5: Several key agreements, including on defence cooperation and development of Trincomalee as an energy hub, were signed following the bilateral discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, on Saturday.
India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue; Colombo to release 11 fishermen imminently: Foreign secy Misri
Colombo, April 5: The issue of fishermen was discussed in considerable detail between India and Sri Lanka, with Sri Lankan authorities informing India that they have decided to release 11 fishermen "imminently," according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.