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Sri Lankan Government Says SORRY To Muslims, Know Why?

24 Jul 2024

Sri Lanka's government formally apologized to the country's Muslim minority on Tuesday for enforcing cremations on COVID-19 victims, ignoring WHO guidelines that permitted burials according to Islamic traditions. The cabinet issued an apology for the compulsory cremation policy during the pandemic and announced a new law ensuring the right to...

Explosions Heard After Massive Fire Erupts On A Cargo Ship Off Goa Coast, 1 Dead

20 Jul 2024

A significant fire erupted on a container cargo ship approximately 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa on Friday evening, causing explosions at the front of the vessel. The ship was en route from Mundra port in Gujarat to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Coast Guard reported that efforts to combat the...

Shocking Incident! Former Sri Lanka U19 Skipper Dhammika Niroshana Shot Dead at 41

17 Jul 2024

Former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket captain Dhammika Niroshana tragically passed away at the age of 41 on Wednesday, following a fatal shooting outside his residence, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. The incident, where Niroshana was targeted by an unidentified assailant, has left the cricketing community in shock. According to ESPNcricinfo, the...

EAM S Jaishankar Arrives In Sri Lanka for High-Level Discussions

20 Jun 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Colombo on Thursday, marking his first official visit since the beginning of the new term. During his stay, he is set to engage in high-level talks with the Sri Lankan leadership. Upon his arrival, EAM Jaishankar expressed his gratitude to Sri Lanka's Minister...

‘South Asia First’ Policy: India’s Pioneering Support in Regional Crises

08 Jun 2024

In recent years, India has consistently demonstrated its commitment to regional solidarity through a series of strategic and humanitarian initiatives aimed at bolstering its ties with neighboring countries. This policy, often referred to as the "South Asia First" policy, has seen India step up as a first responder in times...

Sri Lanka Pledges To Safeguard India’s Security Amidst Chinese Interests

21 May 2024

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to protecting India's national security interests, emphasizing Colombo's stance as a responsible neighbor. Sabry assured that Sri Lanka would not permit any actions that could compromise India's security. Addressing concerns about the visits of Chinese research vessels to Sri Lankan...

Sri Lanka Eager To Join BRICS, Seeks Backing From India

21 May 2024

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry expressed Sri Lanka’s interest in joining the BRICS grouping on Monday, highlighting the significance of India's participation in the group. He remarked on the BRICS' growing influence and mentioned that Sri Lanka would seek India's support before formally applying to join. “We will look...

4 ISIS Terrorists Arrested In Ahmedabad, Identified As Sri Lankan Nationals

20 May 2024

Authorities at the Ahmedabad airport recently apprehended four individuals suspected of ties to ISIS. These arrests came shortly after the airport received a bomb threat. The suspects, believed to be Sri Lankan nationals, were intercepted by the Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) while allegedly awaiting their handler at the airport. Four...

India’s PhonePe’s UPI Service Debuts In Sri Lanka

15 May 2024

In a significant move towards enhancing financial connectivity in the Indian Ocean region, India's leading fintech company, PhonePe, has launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Sri Lanka. The launch event, attended by Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha,...

US Diplomat Donald Lu To Commence Visit To India today

10 May 2024

The Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, is set to undertake an official journey to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh from May 10-15, as confirmed by the US State Department. This visit aims to bolster bilateral cooperation with each nation and underscore US backing...