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Buddhist monk welcomes PM Modi's second visit to sacred Bodhi Tree, cites
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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"Whenever Sri Lanka is in trouble, India stands up like family," says Budd
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
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 fami
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PM Modi inaugurates India-assisted rail infrastructure projects in Sri Lan
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The leaders inaugurated the 128 km Maho-Omanthai railway line refurbished with Indian assistance of USD 91.27 million, followed by the launch of construction of an advanced signaling system from Maho to Anuradhapura, being built with Indian grant assistance of USD 14.89 million, as per th
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In Lanka, PM Modi offers prayers at revered Mahabodhi tree at Anuradhapura
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The tree is believed to have grown from the Bo sapling that was brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamitta Maha Theri from India in the 3rd Century BCE, the statement added.
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PM Modi, SL President offer prayers at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple in Anura
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
PM Modi said that the moment of being there was humbling, and called the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi a living symbol of peace.
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PM Modi reaches Anuradhapura to launch Maho-Anuradhapura railway line
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached Anuradhapura with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to inaugurate the Maho-Anuradhapura railway line, a project supported by the Indian government.
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PM Modi receives unprecedented ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an unprecedented ceremonial welcome at Colombo's Independence Square as he began a three-day visit to Sri Lanka focused on deepening bilateral ties, regional cooperation, and cultural engagement.
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PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome as he begins Sri Lanka visit
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Colombo during a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, marked by cultural warmth, diplomatic engagements, and a focus on development cooperation.
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Toxic acids from China-funded Norochcholai Coal Power Plant could affect M
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The development comes as China is making a comeback in Sri Lanka as Beijing first gave its consent on conditionalities for the International Monetary Fund to lend money to the island nation. Reports have emerged that indicate that China's Sinopec has committed to invest in Sri Lanka's Hamban
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Sri Lanka: China-funded Norochcholai Coal Power Plant could affect Maha Bo
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to ecologists, there is a chance that clouds carrying dangerous acid deposits will move in the direction of Anuradhapura, where the revered Sri Maha Bodhi tree is located.
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Protestors hoot at Sri Lanka PM during his temple visit
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was hooted at by protestors when he visited Anuradhapura on Sunday morning, Sri Lankan media reported.
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India distributes food packets in Sri Lankan villages
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 12 (ANI): As Sri Lanka grapples with a deepening economic crisis, Indian Embassy distributed food packets to the families who are in need in Madawewa and Kirimetiyawa villages in the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
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