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CM Stalin writes to Jaishankar over repatriation delays for released fishe
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The letter detailed the Jaffna Court proceedings against the Tamil Nadu fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy, seeking to draw attention to a judgment delivered by the Sri Lankan Court in the case.
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Indian Army successfully builds third 120-feet-long Bailey bridge in Sri L
Updated : 4 months ago IST
This achievement follows the earlier successful launch of two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions. Collectively, these engineering efforts have restored road connectivity, improved access to essential services, and provided much-needed relief to communities affected by Cyclone Dit
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Lankan Army appreciates work of Indian Army Engineers in restoring bridge
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army visited the Chilaw Bridge Site.
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Indian Army accelerates bridge restoration, medical aid in Sri Lanka under
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Engineer Task Force (ETF) of Indian Army has commenced retrieval and de-launching operations of the damaged Puliyampokkanai Bridge at Jaffna. Indian Army is assisting the Road Development Authority (RDA), Sri Lanka by employing a wheeled excavator for de-launching bridge panels.
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Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Ramaswamy Par
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rajnath Singh wrote: "Remembering and paying tributes to Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran on his 'Balidan Diwas'. He showed exceptional courage and leadership during 'Operation Pawan' in Jaffna. His supreme sacrifice and steadfast resolve remain a guiding li
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Sri Lankan cricketer Jayasuriya seeks PM Modi's help in bringing internati
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The video of the interaction from Saturday was released on the YouTube channel of the Prime Minister's Office. In January 1996, Sri Lanka was rocked by bomb blasts at the Central Bank. Due to this, Australia and West Indies refused to send their teams to Sri Lanka due to security reasons.
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IndiGo announces direct flight between Tiruchirappalli-Jaffna from March 3
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This new exclusive route has been introduced to cater to the growing demand and will provide more options for both business and leisure travellers who wish to travel from South India to this historical gem in the northern province of Sri Lanka.
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India lodged "strong protest" against Sri Lanka over firing on Indian fish
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a troubling episode this week, two Indian fishermen from Karaikal sustained injuries after the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly opened fire at them in Jaffna Sea.
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India lodges strong protest against firing by Sri Lankan Navy during appre
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India has lodged strong protest involving firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the close proximity of Delft Island on Tuesday.
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Firing in Jaffna Sea leaves two Indian fishermen injured
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Two Indian fishermen from Karaikal were injured after the Sri Lankan Navy opened fire when they attempted to escape following an arrest attempt in the Jaffna Sea. Both injured fishermen are undergoing treatment at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, while the Sri Lankan authorities have detained t
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PM Modi welcomes re-naming of Cultural Center in Jaffna as 'Thiruvalluvar
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed re-naming of the iconic Cultural Center in Jaffna built with Indian assistance, as 'Thiruvalluvar Cultural Center' in honour of Tamil philosopher, poet and thinker Thiruvalluvar.
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Hitting doesn't come naturally to me: Somerset batter Tom Abell opens up a
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Somerset cricketer Tom Abell opened up about the challenges of adapting to T10 cricket during his recent stint in the Lanka T10 Super League with the Jaffna Titans.
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