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Pak-Bound Ship’s Cargo Can Be Used For Military Purposes, Says DRDO
In connection with the recent seizure of suspicious items likely for use in Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme from a Pakistan-bound ship from China at Navi Mumbai's Nhava Seva port, the Defence Research and Development Organisation…
Thai court acquits former PM Yingluck Shinawatra on charges of mishandling government funds
A Thai court on Monday acquitted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, now living in exile, on charges of mishandling funds for a government project in 2013, the latest legal victory for the powerful family of former premier Thaksin…
‘Is India Being A Bully?’ S Jaishankar’s Reply Takes Swipe At Maldives
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded sharply to a question whether "India was being a bully in the region" (sub-continent and the Indian Ocean region). Speaking at a book launch event in the national capital, he said 'big…
Sri Lankan fishermen protest against Indian counterparts for alleged poaching
Hundreds of Sri Lankan fishermen on Sunday protested against their Indian counterparts for their alleged poaching in the island nation’s waters by sailing to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in their trawlers.
The…
Sri Lanka unveils ‘Govt. Action Plan’ based on IMF governance diagnostic assessment
The Finance Ministry on Thursday (Feb.29) unveiled the Government Action Plan, which was prepared based on the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) furnished by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Taking to his X handle (formerly…
Sri Lanka committed to upholding freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean – President
In his address at the Pathfinder Indian Ocean Security Conference phase III held in Colombo today (Feb.28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence…
India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka – report
The Indian government is working on operationalizing Rupee investments in Sri Lanka in a move to boost Indian investments in its southern neighbour, two people aware of the matter told Mint.
Rupee investments will ease the way for Indian…
Sri Lanka to establish ‘Children of Gaza Fund’ to aid victims of violence
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal seeking to create a ‘Children of Gaza Fund’ in aid of the victims of violence in the war-torn Palestinian enclave.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has tabled the proposal at the Cabinet…
Romania mulls agreement with Sri Lanka to avoid double taxation
Romanian Ambassador Doamna Steluța Arhire has called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees on Monday (Feb.26).
PM Gunawardena and the Romanian envoy discussed the long-standing bilateral relations between the two…
Bangladesh court halts wild elephant adoption
A Bangladeshi court on Sunday barred the adoption of elephants from the wild, a move hailed by animal rights activists as a “landmark” order to help stop cruelty.
Rights groups said the high court order suspending licences will stop the…