Ram Mandir will import stones from 'Ashok Vatika' where Goddess Sita was held captive
Sita Eliya has a temple dedicated to Goddess Sita and is said to mark the place where she was held captive by the demon King Ravana and where she regularly prayed to Lord Rama for her rescue.
Mar 19, 2021, 08:56 AM IST
West Indies vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Bee Swarm halts play, forces players to lie down, watch video
In the 38th over of the Sri Lankan innings, a swarm of bees suddenly hit the field at Antigua, which resulted in a halt of play in the first innings and forced players to take cover by laying down flat on the pitch and cover their heads to avoid any stings.
Mar 15, 2021, 20:21 PM IST
Ahead of crucial vote at UNHRC, Sri Lanka dials PM Modi seeking India's support
Ahead of a crucial vote at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Sri Lanka sought India's support by dialing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This was one of the key points discussed during the telephonic conversation between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday.
Mar 14, 2021, 00:03 AM IST
Sri Lanka to ban burqa, shut many Islamic schools: Minister Sarath Weerasekera
Sri Lanka will ban the wearing of the burqa and shut more than a thousand Islamic schools, a government minister said on Saturday, the latest actions affecting the country`s minority Muslim population.
Mar 13, 2021, 21:10 PM IST
Colombo irked over China-made Sri Lankan flag doormat, raises matter with Beijing
The flag manufactured by a Chinese company was advertised to be sold on e-commerce company Amazon.
Mar 13, 2021, 14:35 PM IST
WI v SL 2nd ODI: Lewis’ century helps West Indies take unassailable lead in series
West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second ODI to take unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series.
Mar 13, 2021, 10:11 AM IST
Indian envoy Gopal Baglay offers prayers at Ram Setu in Sri Lanka
High Commissioner offered prayers at Ramsethu the connecting bridge between India & Sri Lanka for centuries.
Mar 11, 2021, 15:38 PM IST
Indian Coast Guard thwarts smuggling of narcotics worth Rs. 2100 cr by Lankan
Based on the initial investigation, the Coast guard has said that the SLFB Akarsha Duwa was at sea for over a fortnight. Owing to rough sea conditions off Minicoy Islands, the boats were brought to Vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, 7th March for further interrogation by the security agencies.
Mar 08, 2021, 21:24 PM IST
India allows Pakistan PM Imran Khan's aircraft to use its airspace for Sri Lanka visit
Pakistan had requested for use of air space, which India granted permission. As per required protocol, whenever heads of state or governments pass through the air space of any other country, that country is alerted and due permission taken.
Feb 23, 2021, 10:01 AM IST
Govt has always taken care of welfare of our Tamil brothers, sisters in Sri Lanka: PM Narendra Modi at Chennai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that through development works, his Government is ensuring the welfare of Sri Lanka's Tamil community. "The resources given by our Government for Tamils have been much more than in the past," PM Modi said.
Feb 14, 2021, 17:42 PM IST
With ‘Ravan’ tweet, Subramanian Swamy takes a dig at his own party over fuel prices
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy, who is known for candid and forthright views, has now taken a dig at his own party over rising fuel prices. Expressing displeasure on fuel prices a day after the Union Budget 2021, the firebrand BJP MP compared fuel prices in India with that of Nepal and Sri Lanka while invoking characters from ‘Ramayan’.
Feb 03, 2021, 13:15 PM IST
India calls on Sri Lanka for implementation of eastern container terminal pact
India has called for early implementation of the 2019 trilateral pact for the development of Eastern Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo port even as Sri Lanka is seen as dragging its feet in the backdrop of local protests. Local media reported that on Monday evening, the Sri Lankan cabinet unanimously approved to operate the East terminal of the Colombo port 100% by the Sri Lanka port Authority (SLPA).
Feb 01, 2021, 23:51 PM IST
SL vs ENG, 2nd Test: James Anderson takes six-fer as England bowl Sri Lanka out for 381
Joe Root scored a breezy, unbeaten 67 and will resume on the third morning with Jonny Bairstow, who has 24. The pair have put on 93 for the third wicket at a rate of more than four runs per over to dig the tourists out of some early strife.
Jan 23, 2021, 20:24 PM IST
NCB nabs heroin smugglers with Sri Lanka-Pakistan links in Chennai
Two Sri Lankan Tamils who were the main conspirators in Rs.100 cr International drugs smuggling case have been nabbed by Narcotics Control Bureau(NCB) officials in Chennai. It is learnt that the individuals were living in Chennai by concealing their real identity.
Jan 23, 2021, 00:07 AM IST
Moeen Ali contracts COVID-19 ahead of England's first Test against Sri Lanka
England are in Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series that begins on January 14.
Jan 05, 2021, 00:24 AM IST
DNA: Sri Lanka's final decision on funeral!
The Sri Lankan government had decided in April 2020 that the bodies of every person who died of Coronavirus would be burned only, irrespective of their religion. For more information, watch the video.
Dec 16, 2020, 23:18 PM IST
Controversy over funeral of Muslims in Sri Lanka
The government has issued a new guidelines regarding the last rites in Sri Lanka which created uproar in Muslims.
Dec 16, 2020, 09:34 AM IST
Drugs worth Rs 2.5 billion from Chinese-controlled Gwadar seized in Sri Lanka
During a raid carried out by the Excise Department, 100 kilograms of heroin and 100 kilograms of ice were seized.
Dec 06, 2020, 16:08 PM IST
India, Maldives, Sri Lanka agree to expand intelligence sharing; deputy NSAs to meet biannually
India was represented by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Nov 28, 2020, 19:09 PM IST
Adrift in Sri Lankan waters, boat carrying four Indian fishermen rescued
The fishermen were reportedly stranded and adrift at sea, braving rough weather for two days.
Oct 30, 2020, 20:51 PM IST
