Gananath Obeyesekere, 95, Dies; Anthropologist Bridged East and West
His wide-ranging work drew on field research in his native Sri Lanka as well as his extensive study of English literature and Christian mysticism.
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Indian Navy Trains 44 Foreign Personnel In High-Seas Adventure Under IOS Sagar
The Indian Navy is conducting advanced training for 44 personnel from nine Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar initiative.Participants from Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania are undergoing professional training at naval schools in Kochi and aboard the offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna, renamed
India, Sri Lanka Set To Ink Major Defence Pact During PM Modi’s Trip To Colombo
India and Sri Lanka are poised to sign a significant defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Colombo, scheduled for April 4-6, 2025. This agreement marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, especially in the context of increasing Chinese military influence in the region.This will be the first formal defence cooperation agreement between the two
PM Modi To Travel To Sri Lanka On State Visit On Apr 4, Several MoUs Expected To Be Exchanged
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, 2025, following his participation in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperative projects between the two nations.During his stay, PM Modi will hold discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini
‘India Has Come To The Assistance of Sri Lanka At Critical Moments’: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the strong bilateral relationship between India and Sri Lanka during a briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka.He emphasised that Sri Lanka is a key part of India’s "Neighbourhood First" policy, a relationship built on mutual trust, goodwill, and shared civilizational ties. Misri noted India’s timely
PM Modi To Raise Fishermen Issue During His Meeting With Sri Lankan President: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, 2025, following his participation in the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. During his visit, Modi will meet Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss various bilateral issues, including the long-standing fishermen dispute between the two nations.This issue involves frequent arrests of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan
Another China-Made K-8 Karakorum Aircraft Crashes In Sri Lanka, Raises Safety Concerns
The crash of a Sri Lankan Air Force K-8 trainer jet on March 22, 2025, in the Wariyapola area has sparked significant safety concerns regarding the operational readiness of similar aircraft in service. The incident occurred during a training exercise, with both the Chief Training Instructor Pilot and a trainee pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft before it crashed. They are currently
PM Modi To Visit Sri Lanka Next Month To Finalise Bilateral Deals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka in early April to finalise agreements reached during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to India last year.The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations, focusing on energy collaborations, infrastructure projects, and regional security.During his trip, PM Modi will sign several new Memoranda of Understanding (
India’s Foreign-Aid Strategy To Counter China’s Expanding Footprint
India’s foreign-aid strategy is a crucial component of its broader diplomatic efforts to counter China’s expanding influence in the region. This strategy involves providing significant financial assistance to neighbouring countries, particularly in South Asia and the Indian Ocean.For instance, India has committed over $4 billion in aid to Sri Lanka in 2024, aiming to support the island nation
Indian Navy Gifts Sri Lanka Coastguard Fire Fighting Equipment
In a gesture of cooperation and goodwill, the Indian Navy has gifted fire-fighting equipment to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard. This donation was facilitated during the visit of the Indian Naval Ship Kuthar to Colombo, which arrived on March 3, 2025.The ship formally handed over a refilled cylinder for the fire-fighting system of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship Suraksha, an offshore patrol vessel that