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Sri Lanka: Country in South Asia
Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. It shares a maritime border with the Maldives in the southwest and India in the northwest.

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India, Maldives & Sri Lanka Enhance Naval Coordination with 'Dosti' Exercises| Oneindia News [Video]

India, Maldives & Sri Lanka Enhance Naval Coordination with 'Dosti' Exercises| Oneindia News

Coast guard personnel from India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka commence the four-day trilateral exercise 'DOSTI-16' to tackle emerging maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. Indian Coast Guard..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:02Published
UPI launches in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, Modi calls it ‘uniting partners with India’ | Oneindia News [Video]

UPI launches in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, Modi calls it ‘uniting partners with India’ | Oneindia News

India took a significant stride in its financial outreach on February 12 by inaugurating its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in Sri Lanka and Mauritius. Alongside, the RuPay card services were..

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India Sends Ins Karanj To Sri Lanka As Chinese Spy Ship Approaches The Maldives| Oneindia News [Video]

India Sends Ins Karanj To Sri Lanka As Chinese Spy Ship Approaches The Maldives| Oneindia News

The INS Karanj, an Indian Navy submarine, received a ceremonial welcome in Colombo, signaling India's role as a key security provider in the Indian Ocean. The move coincides with China's PLA Navy..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:39Published
Ram Mandir: Bala V Rao on the significance Explains How People of Sri Lanka Perceive the Ramayana [Video]

Ram Mandir: Bala V Rao on the significance Explains How People of Sri Lanka Perceive the Ramayana

Join us for an insightful journey into the hearts of Sri Lankans as Bala V Rao shares their unique perspective on the Ramayana in an exclusive interview. Gain a deeper understanding of how the epic..

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Outrage over 'whites-only' party at Russian-run nightclub Sri Lanka

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists who moved to Sri Lanka amid the war in Ukraine could be forced to leave after a "whites only" party was allegedly advertised at a Russian-run nightclub.
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UPI services launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, PM Modi attends virtual event


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INS Sumitra foils two hijacking bids in 36 hours in Arabian Sea

Indian warship INS Sumitra rescued hijacked Iranian-flagged fishing vessel Al Naeemi and her 19-member Pakistani crew on the east coast of Somalia. INS Sumitra, INS Sharada, and MQ-9B Sea Guardian..
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India to assist in rescue of Sri Lanka fishermen captured by Somali pirates

India is all set to help Sri Lanka to rescue their fishermen, captured by Somali pirates. The Sri Lankan Navy Spokesperson said that the UN's central maritime command was alerted by Sri Lanka on..
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Maldives ignores India, lets Chinese spy vessel dock

India-Maldives ties strained as Maldives allows Chinese vessel despite India's concerns. Maldives claims vessel won't conduct research. Sri Lanka has a moratorium on research ships. US voices concerns..
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Sri Lanka arrests 6 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in its waters

Last week, as many as 18 Indian fishermen were arrested, and their two trawlers seized for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen issue is a contentious one in the ties between India..
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India tracking Chinese 'research' vessel headed for the Maldives

India closely tracks Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 heading to Malé via Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka denied permission for docking, and the Indian Navy is monitoring its movements. Previously,..
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Government likely to carry out feasibility study for 23-km sea bridge between India, Lanka


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PM Modi wraps up 11-day rituals, trips to temples ahead of consecration

PM Modi concludes 11-day temple visits before Ayodhya consecration. He offered prayers at Kothandaramaswamy temple in Rameswaram, where Vibhishana sought refuge after the Lanka war. Heavy security in..
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India Ranked 80th in Henley Passport Index, faces challenges for international travel

India has achieved the 80th position in the recent Henley Passport Index, granting its citizens visa-free access to 62 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand...
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No wonder Chinese state media has only praise for PM: Congress on Global Times article

The Congress has claimed that an article in Chinese state media praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a surprise and alleged that the Prime Minister had accommodated Chinese interests in India's..
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Indian envoy, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister discuss ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation

India's High Commissioner Santosh Jha held a meeting with Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. They emphasized the deep-rooted civilizational..
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Defence exports will touch 24,000cr in FY24, says Sitharaman

India's defence exports will reach Rs 24,000 crore by FY24, with current exports at Rs 20,000 crore. Defence forces are signing MoUs with MSMEs for 10-year procurement if standards are met. Bilateral..
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BJP chief Nadda to release commemorative stamp in recognition of Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka

BJP chief JP Nadda will release a commemorative postal stamp in recognition of India-origin Tamils' "toil" in establishing the plantation industry in Sri Lanka. The stamp will be received by Senthil..
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Dubai ‘restricts movements’ of 2nd Mahadev case accused

Dubai authorities restrict movements of Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, promoters of Mahadev online betting app, being investigated by Indian agencies for money laundering and alleged mastermind of..
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23 resolutions, one special resolution passed at AIADMK meeting

The AIADMK general council and executive committee held a meeting in Chennai. Resolutions were passed concerning the success of the AIADMK Conference in Madurai, the failure of the DMK government to..
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Israel approves appointment of Reuven Azar as new Ambassador to India

The Israeli government has approved Reuven Azar as the new Ambassador to India, as well as the non-resident Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Azar, currently serving as the Ambassador of Israel to..
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Six Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Navy; second incident within a week

"The Navy continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices by foreign fishing trawlers, taking into account the consequences of these practices..
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Minister revokes sacking of Sri Lanka cricket board

Sri Lanka's sports minister revokes the decision to sack the national cricket board (SLC) in the hope of ending its suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
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Visa-free entry to Asian nations pushes up air fares

Nearby international destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia have become 'visa mukt' for Indian travelers, leading to higher airfares. However, Indian carriers have resumed international..
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Indian envoy visits Sri Lanka's north, underscores India's commitment to country

Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay has visited Sri Lanka's Northern Province to emphasise New Delhi's abiding commitment to the development and well-being of the people of the country through..
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India to build 10,000 houses in Sri Lanka's tea plantation areas

India signs agreements with the National Housing Development Authority and State Engineering Corporation to build 10,000 houses in Sri Lanka's plantation areas under Phase-IV of the Indian Housing..
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Video of woman claiming to Prabhakaran's daughter surfaces

A video of Dwaraka, the daughter of slain LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, has surfaced on social media. In the video, she proclaims to continue the struggle for political freedom of Sri Lankan..
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Exercise Mitra Shakti 2023: Indian, Sri Lankan armies hold joint tactical drills in Pune

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Sri Lanka releases 22 fishermen after Sitharaman steps in

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Sri Lanka are suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) because of government interference.
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New Zealand on brink of semis after easy win over Sri Lanka

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New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to all but reach semis

New Zealand look set for a World Cup semi-final spot after comfortably beating Sri Lanka by five wickets.
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Boult picks up two Sri Lanka wickets in same over

New Zealand bowler Trent Boult takes the wickets of both Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama in the same over as his side take on Sri Lanka in the Cricket World Cup.
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World Cup: New Zealand v Sri Lanka - clips, radio & text

Follow live text, in-play video clips and radio commentary as New Zealand play Sri Lanka in the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
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Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka amid Mathews controversy

Watch highlights as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by three wickets following Angelo Mathews' controversial dismissal in their World Cup match.
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World Cup controversy as Sri Lanka batter becomes first in international cricket to be 'timed out'

A Sri Lankan batter has become the first player in international cricket to be 'timed out' in a controversial moment in the World Cup.
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Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews becomes the first batter to be timed out in international cricket, but how did it happen, what do the Laws say and what has the reaction been?
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Watch Sri Lanka's Mathews timed out before facing first ball

Watch as Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews becomes the first player in international cricket history to be timed out before facing his first ball in their World Cup match against Bangladesh.
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Superb India bowl out Sri Lanka for 55 to win by 302 runs

Watch highlights as India dismiss Sri Lanka for just 55 to secure a World Cup semi-final spot in Mumbai.
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Hosts India reach the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup by thrashing Sri Lanka by 302 runs in Mumbai.
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Brilliant India reduce Sri Lanka to 3-4

India take four wickets in the first three overs as Sri Lanka slip to 3-4 in their chase of 358 in their World Cup match in Mumbai.
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'He's deceived him' Kohli falls on 88 to Madushanka slower ball

India's Virat Kohli is dismissed on 88 after a slower ball from Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka during their World Cup match in Mumbai.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates SBI branch in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Ministry of Finance posted on X, "Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman inaugurated the State Bank of India @TheOfficialSBI Branch in Trincomalee, today, during her official visit to Sri Lanka. H.E...
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India skipper Rohit bowled second ball by Madushanka

Watch as India captain Rohit Sharma is bowled by Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka with only the second ball during their World Cup match in Mumbai.
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India, Sri Lanka resume talks for economic and technology cooperation agreement


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Indians can visit Thailand visa-free from November 10 to May 10, 2024: Thai Tourism

Thailand has waived visa requirements for Indian citizens, allowing them to visit the country visa-free from November 2023 to May 2024. This move is aimed at attracting more Indian tourists to..
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Afghanistan sweep Sri Lanka aside by seven wickets

Afghanistan keep their World Cup semi-final dream alive with a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka chasing 242 in Pune, India.
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