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India and Sri Lanka convened a high-level defence dialogue in Colombo on Thursday, marking the first major engagement since the two countries signed their inaugural defence partnership agreement in April.The meeting, led by Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) and Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, brought together senior officials from both
Sri Lanka’s traditional policy of non-alignment is under unprecedented strain as it navigates the escalating rivalry between India, backed by the United States, and Pakistan, supported by China. The island nation’s recent deepening of security ties with India—highlighted by the landmark defence cooperation agreement signed in April 2025 during Prime Minister Modi’s state visit—marks a significant
Former cabin crew member Charlotte May Lee, 21, reportedly accused of trying to bring 46kg of cannabis strain kush into countryUK officials have said they are supporting a British woman arrested in Sri Lanka amid reports a former cabin crew member has …
Applicants will be targeted by Home Office due to suspicions they are most likely to overstay and claim asylumUK politics live – latest updatesNigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans applying to work or study in the UK face Home Office restrictions over …
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the recently signed defence pact with India will soon be presented before the Sri Lankan Parliament, responding to opposition criticism and calls for transparency regarding the agreement.However, President Dissanayake dismissed allegations of any secrecy, saying the deal with India will strengthen defence ties while respecting
Worshippers are frisked on entering temple in Kandy where relic is held and photography is strictly prohibitedSri Lankan police have launched an investigation into a photo circulated on social media claiming to show a Buddha tooth relic, which has gone…
India successfully halted a planned joint naval exercise between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the strategic waters off Trincomalee after raising strong objections with the Sri Lankan government.The exercise, which was scheduled to take place just weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka, was viewed by Indian officials as a deliberate move by Pakistan to assert its presence in a
Sri Lanka has recently declined to move forward with a land connectivity project with India, despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s renewed interest and references to the idea during bilateral talks. The proposal, which envisions a road and rail bridge connecting the two countries across the Palk Strait, has been on the table since as early as 2002 but has repeatedly faced delays and
India and Sri Lanka have recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation, marking a significant step in strengthening their bilateral ties, particularly in the defence sector.This agreement comes after nearly four decades of strained relations following India’s intervention during Sri Lanka’s civil war in the late 1980s. Below are the key highlights of this
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a successful three-day visit to Sri Lanka, reaffirming the deep cultural, spiritual, and civilizational ties between the two nations. During his stay, he expressed gratitude for the warmth extended by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the people of Sri Lanka. Modi highlighted that the visit added momentum to bilateral relations and