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Adani’s Colombo terminal begins operations, landmark moment in India–Sri Lanka maritime ties

downtoearthApril 7, 2025

by downtoearthApril 7, 2025

Ahmedabad, April 7: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) on Monday said it has commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in...

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In Sri Lanka, PM Modi reiterates India’s strong commitment to development of Indian Origin Tamil community

downtoearthApril 6, 2025

by downtoearthApril 6, 2025

Colombo, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India’s strong commitment to the development and progress of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) community in...

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PM Modi, Lankan Prez Dissanayake launch India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura

downtoearthApril 6, 2025

by downtoearthApril 6, 2025

Anuradhapura, April 6 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Sunday jointly inaugurated and flagged off key India-backed railway...

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PM Modi visits Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Sri Lanka

downtoearthApril 6, 2025

by downtoearthApril 6, 2025

Anuradhapura, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, visited the Jaya Shri Mahabodhi Temple in Anuradhapura to seek blessings....

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PM Modi to inaugurate India-assisted railway projects in Sri Lanka’s Anuradhapura

downtoearthApril 6, 2025

by downtoearthApril 6, 2025

Anuradhapura, April 6 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a ceremonial Guard of Honour from the Sri Lankan Air Force upon his arrival at...

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PM Modi gives booster shot to Sri Lanka’s clean energy drive

downtoearthApril 6, 2025

by downtoearthApril 6, 2025

Colombo, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the 120 MW Sampur...

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Unbreakable bond exists between our nations, says PM Modi after holding ‘productive talks’ with Lankan President in Colombo

downtoearthApril 6, 2025

by downtoearthApril 6, 2025

Colombo, April 5 : Praising Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his “personal commitment to India-Sri Lanka ties”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the...

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India and Sri Lanka sign updated agreement on defence cooperation during PM Modi’s visit

downtoearthApril 5, 2025

by downtoearthApril 5, 2025

Colombo, April 5: Several key agreements, including on defence cooperation and development of Trincomalee as an energy hub, were signed following the bilateral discussions held between...

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Sri Lanka confers its highest honour for global leaders on PM Modi

downtoearthApril 5, 2025

by downtoearthApril 5, 2025

Colombo, April 5 : In a grand recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday conferred with...

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PM Modi holds talks with Lankan Prez Dissanayake in Colombo; Defence pact on agenda

downtoearthApril 5, 2025

by downtoearthApril 5, 2025

Colombo, April 5 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, aimed at bolstering...

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Top Lankan ministers, Indian diaspora accord grand welcome to PM Modi in Colombo amid heavy rain

downtoearthApril 5, 2025April 5, 2025

by downtoearthApril 5, 2025April 5, 2025

Colombo, April 5: Hundreds of locals and members of the Indian diaspora community braved heavy rain to give a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

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PM Modi’s Sri Lanka visit: A look at how India and island nation share bonds in various sectors

downtoearthApril 1, 2025

by downtoearthApril 1, 2025

New Delhi, April 1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to leave for a two-day tour to Sri Lanka on April 4, at the...

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India and Sri Lanka to sign updated agreement on defence cooperation during PM Modi’s visit

downtoearthMarch 28, 2025

by downtoearthMarch 28, 2025

New Delhi, March 28 : India and Sri Lanka are working on an update of an existing agreement on defence cooperation that is expected to...

PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka after attending BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand

downtoearthMarch 28, 2025

by downtoearthMarch 28, 2025

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on official visits to Thailand and Sri Lanka from April 03 to April...

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India, Sri Lanka to bolster trade ties in critical mineral exploration

downtoearthFebruary 15, 2025

by downtoearthFebruary 15, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka on Saturday discussed fostering bilateral cooperation in mineral exploration and mining, particularly in securing critical minerals...

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President Murmu hosts banquet for visiting Sri Lankan counterpart at Rashtrapati Bhavan

downtoearthDecember 17, 2024

by downtoearthDecember 17, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday met her visiting Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, an...

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Maritime security in focus, India and Sri Lanka explore agreement on defence cooperation

downtoearthDecember 16, 2024

by downtoearthDecember 16, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Recognising shared security interests and challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India and Sri Lanka on Monday agreed to...

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Sri Lankan President receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

downtoearthDecember 16, 2024

by downtoearthDecember 16, 2024

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who is on a three-day state visit to New Delhi, was accorded a grand...

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50 Indian fishermen released as EAM Jaishankar meets Lankan President Dissanayake

downtoearthOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

by downtoearthOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Colombo, Oct 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday, affirming the island...

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EAM Jaishankar lands in Sri Lanka, to take forward ‘longstanding partnership’

downtoearthOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

by downtoearthOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday to meet the Sri Lankan leadership and his...

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EAM Jaishankar to meet Lankan President Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday

downtoearthOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024

by downtoearthOctober 3, 2024October 3, 2024

New Delhi/Colombo, Oct 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on new Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and...