Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Wickremesinghe proposes 13th amendment, reconciliation with Tamil community

Colombo Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed for the 13th Amendment to reconcile the country's minority Tamil community. He has invited all Lankan parties to submit proposals on 13A, which allows for the transfer of power to the minority...
Xi Jinping-Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

What is the future of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?

In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to link other countries to China for transactions, directly providing loans and technical services to build infrastructure like rail, roads, ports, and industrial establishments. The plan aimed...
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe warns of violent protests again

Colombo Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe briefed the cabinet on Tuesday about intelligence reports that warned of public unrest by some groups. Cabinet spokesperson and minister Bandula Gunawardene said the crisis of water for agriculture due to the current drought...
Sri Lanka Hambantota Port

Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh combat China’s ‘Triangle of Death; Sri Lanka, Bangladesh support

China's 'Triangle of Death' consists of three ports in the Indian Ocean: Chittagong Port in Bangladesh, Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka, and Gwadar Port in Pakistan. These ports can pose a threat to India, as China's plan for South Asia...
Sri Lanka Navy arrests Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 Indian fishermen for illegally hunting

Colombo The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended 10 Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in its territorial waters, marking the first time Indian fishermen have been caught by the Navy. The fishermen were apprehended off Alampil in...
Digital Identity Project Sri Lanka

What is Sri Lanka’s Digital Identity Project?, India’s support Rs 45 crore

Colombo India has released the first instalment of Rs 45 crore for the 'Unique Digital Identity Project', an Aadhaar-like scheme in Sri Lanka. This is an important scheme towards the digitization of Sri Lanka, which is being funded by the...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka trying to emerge from economic crisis

Colombo Sri Lanka is slowly trying to emerge after the economic crisis. Meanwhile, President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday accused smaller political parties of trying to derail efforts to tackle the crisis through court orders. The head of the island nation...
Indian Rupee

Can Indian Rupee be a means of payment in Sri Lanka’s domestic market?

Colombo The Government of Sri Lanka approved Indian Rupee as an international currency. After which now trade between India and Sri Lanka will be possible in Indian currency. But, the Indian currency will not be used for domestic transactions in...
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka: Wickremesinghe efforts reconcile minority Tamil community

Colombo Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe plans to press ahead with his bid to fully implement the 13th Amendment as part of efforts for reconciliation with the country's minority Tamil community. The President's officials gave this information on Wednesday. The...
Indian Naval Ship 'Khanjar'

Indian Naval Ship ‘Khanjar’ reaches Sri Lanka

Colombo Indian Naval Ship 'Khanjar', an indigenously built Khukri class missile corvette, arrived at Sri Lanka's eastern port of Trincomalee on Saturday for a three-day visit to enhance close ties and interoperability between the two navies. The Indian High Commission...
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