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Shammi Silva re-elected as Sri Lanka Cricket President for fourth consecut
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Jayantha Dharmadasa and Ravin Wickramaratne have been re-elected as vice-president, while Sujeewa Godaliyadda, Chryshantha Kapuwatte, and Lasantha Wickremasinghe will continue as treasurer, assistant secretary, and assistant treasurer, respectively.
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Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Rameswaram urge Centre, TN govt to facilitate
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Struggling without recognition or financial aid, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Rameswaram have urged the Indian government to facilitate their return to Sri Lanka. Fleeing economic turmoil, these families have been living in hardship, unable to access education or employment, while the Tamil
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6th BIMSTEC summit in Thailand will not be impacted: Secy East Jaideep Maz
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
During a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, Secretary East Jaideep Mazumdar on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the upcoming 6th BIMSTEC summit in Thailand beginning April 3, with the earthquake in the region
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PM Modi to raise fishermen issue during his meeting with Sri Lankan Presid
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during the special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, said that the long-standing issue of fishermen is expected to feature in the talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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"India has come to the assistance of Sri Lanka at critical moments": Forei
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, during the special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, emphasised that Sri Lanka is an integral part of India's "Neighborhood First" policy and provided the help to the island nation at critical moments.
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PM Modi to travel to Sri Lanka on State visit on Apr 4, several MoUs expec
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
During his visit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
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PM Modi to visit Thailand, Sri Lanka next week; attend BIMSTEC Summit
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bangkok from April 3 to 4 to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, hosted by Thailand, the current BIMSTEC Chair, and for an official visit.
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"Our government has inherited the problem": EAM replies on Indian fisherme
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Jaishankar detailed Sri Lanka's legal framework, stating, "Sri Lanka has two laws--the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act of 1996 and the Fisheries Regulation of Foreign Fishing Boats of 1979. Both these acts were amended in 2018 and 2023, providing for much stiffer sentences, bigger fin
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Tamil Nadu: 7 fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison reach Chennai
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Seven fishermen who were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy were released from the prison and reached Chennai Airport on Thursday.
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Sri Lankan navy apprehends 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen, takes them to Kangesan
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen and took them to Kangesanthurai Naval camp for investigation, the officials said on Thursday.
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India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup; Final set for Mullanpur
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
India, as the host nation, has already secured its place in the tournament, along with Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The final two spots will be determined through the Women's World Cup Qualifiers, set to take place in Lahore on April 9.
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Jaishankar concludes 2025 Consultative Committee meet on India's ties with
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday concluded the first Consultative Committee Meeting of 2025 for External Affairs, focusing on India's relationships with its neighbouring countries--Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
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