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"Tremendous uplift in Sri Lankan economy": Ircon Chairperson on India-back
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
India's assistance to Sri Lanka's railway development is expected to boost the country's economy significantly. The upgraded railway track from Maho to Omanthai, spanning 128 kilometers, will allow for faster travel times, increased load capacity and improved safety.
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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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"Committed to working closely with India": Sri Lankan Minister Arun Hemach
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, on Saturday expressed confidence that relations between New Delhi and Colombo will continue to strengthen in the near future.
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PM Modi holds productive meeting with President Dissanayake; India, Sri La
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday with the two countries fostering their partnership in a range of areas including defence and energy.
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PM Modi meets 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket legends in Colombo
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
PM Modi is on a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6 at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Disanayaka. His arrival in Colombo on Friday marked his first visit to Sri Lanka since 2019. He met the 1996 WC-winning Sri Lanka team, which won the country their maiden world title by de
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PM Modi meets leaders of Indian Origin Tamil community in Colombo, reitera
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He said that India will support the construction of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, the sacred site Seetha Eliya temple, and other community development projects for the Indian-origin Tamil community in cooperation with the Sri Lankan government.
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Congress MP Manickam Tagore urges PM Modi to 'claim' Kachchatheevu during
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to broach the issue of the retrieval of Kachchatheevu Island with the Sri Lankan leaders during his ongoing visit to the neighbouring country.
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Agreement reached to build multi-product pipeline, develop Trincomalee as
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He announced a support package of approximately 2.4 billion Lankan Rupees for the social and economic development of the Eastern provinces. He further said, "Today, we also inaugurated Sri Lanka's largest warehouse for the welfare of farmers."
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PM Modi meets Sri Lanka's Opposition leader Premadasa, appreciates his com
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the two leaders exchanged views on ways to further advance cooperation between the two nations.
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India, Sri Lanka discuss fishermen issue; Colombo to release 11 fishermen
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka on Saturday, Misri said that during his talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, PM Modi emphasized the humanitarian aspect of the issue and suggested that some recent actions taken by Sri
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Held extensive, productive talks with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake: PM
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held "extensive and productive talks" with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Saturday.
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PM Modi thanks Sri Lanka for honouring him with 'Mitra Vibhushana', says '
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He said that the honour demonstrated the deep-rooted friendship and historical ties between the people of the two nations.
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