Search For "lanka"
Sri Lanka: Former Cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga to be arrested over alleged o
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sri Lanka's bribery commission informed on Monday that Former Cricketer and Minister Arjuna Ranatunga would be arrested and produced before court after he was named as a suspect in an incident in which an alleged loss of nearly Rs. 800 million was caused to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (
Read More
IPL 2026 set to kick off on March 26, final to be played on May 31
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to take place from March 26 to May 31, continuing its traditional slot in the cricket calendar. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to release the complete schedule, the 19th edition of the tournament is expected to beg
Read More
IPL 2026 auction: 350 players to go under hammer, all eyes on Cameron Gree
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to be one of the most expensive picks, given that several teams will be looking for a hard-hitting all-rounder and will feature in the first set. South Africa's Quinton de Kock, George Linde and Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage, who were initially
Read More
Eutelsat, Airtel aid Indian Army with Low Earth Orbit connectivity for rel
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The satellite link has become critical for the Indian Army as it seeks to reach isolated communities. With steady communication, teams are able to check on villages, report medical needs and coordinate rescue movements in real time. The release says that this work shows why strong satellite
Read More
Indian Army steps up efforts to restore connectivity in Sri Lanka, begins
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Engineer Task Force is currently holding four sets of Bailey bridges, airlifted by C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, for the restoration of disrupted connectivity. In addition, the task force is equipped with pneumatic boats, outboard motors, HESCO bags and new-generation equipment
Read More
UAE relief teams conclude humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UAE relief teams have concluded their humanitarian mission in the Republic of Sri Lanka as part of the urgent response launched by the United Arab Emirates, under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the landslides th
Read More
US raids cargo ship travelling from China to Iran
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Unnamed officials told the newspaper that US military personnel boarded the ship several hundred miles from Sri Lanka, according to the report on Friday. It was the first time in several years US forces had intercepted cargo travelling from China to Iran, according to the newspaper, as quote
Read More
Sri Lanka: Indian HC Santosh Jha visits Cyclone Ditwah-affected areas, bri
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha visited the areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah on Friday and was briefed by the local authorities on the rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in the region. He also paid respect to Mahanayake Theros of Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters and
Read More
CWIT contributes LKR 100 million towards rebuilding Sri Lanka after Cyclon
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) on Saturday contributed LKR 100 million towards the rebuilding of Sri Lanka, as the country works to restore normalcy following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
Read More
Lankan Army appreciates work of Indian Army Engineers in restoring bridge
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army visited the Chilaw Bridge Site.
Read More
Foreign Secy Vikram Misri hands over essential medicines to Sri Lanka to h
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Official MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X about the meeting, writing about the assistance provided under Operation Sagar Bandhu, "Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lanka High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne, and reiterated India's steadfast commitment to continued support
Read More
Op Sagar Bandhu: India extends humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after cyclone
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In keeping with India's Neighbourhood First policy, Operation Sagar Bandhu was launched to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Sri Lanka affected by the devastating cyclone Ditwah.
Read More