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'Clinton, Jayalalithaa discussed situation in Sri Lanka'

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa had a long conversation over the current situation in Sri Lanka, a State Department official has said.......

DMK pushing Sri Lanka deeper into the hands of China?

An international airport, a strategic port, communication satellites, road and railway links -- China is spreading its web in the island nation. India has to take decisive steps or else the tide......

Should India vote for war crime motion on Sri Lanka?

This is a question that is being debated not only in the UN Human Rights Council meeting at Geneva or Sri Lanka, but in India as well. This came about, typically the way Parliament responds to......

'Clinton, Jayalalithaa WILL discuss Sri Lanka'

Senior Indian officials have claimed that United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's first ever trip to Chennai will be a strictly non-governmental visit with no discussion on Sri Lanka.......

In historic visit, PM Modi signs 4 pacts with Sri Lanka

"We stand with you in your efforts to build a future that accommodates the aspirations of all sections of society, including the Sri Lankan Tamil community, for a life of equality, justice, peace......

Petrol in India costlier than in US, Pak, Sri Lanka

Petrol prices in India are costlier than the United States but cheaper than European countries, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas R P N Singh said on Tuesday. Petrol in Delhi is......

The curious case of $1-billion SBI loan to debt ridden-Sri Lanka

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on March 17 had announced that State Bank of India (SBI) would extend a term loan of $1 billion to Sri Lanka, fully guaranteed by the Indian government, and......

Airtel sees big business in Sri Lanka

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel is looking to establish itself as a major player in the island nation's mobile telephony space as it prepares to launch its $200 million operation in Colombo......

Textile exports via Sri Lanka seen zooming

The Indian textile industry has tremendous potential to increase its exports to the United States and the European Union markets through Sri Lanka post-2005.The lifting of trade quota is expected......

Indian tea companies smell opportunity as Sri Lanka crisis brews

As the economic crisis in Sri Lanka — the world’s largest exporter of orthodox tea — continues to rage across the island nation, tea producers in India look to cash in on......

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Lanka T10 team owner Indian national arrested on match-fixing charges IMAGE: Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of......

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

IMAGE: Sri Lanka raised the security issues with the ECB after reading reports of unrest in Manchester, where the first test is scheduled. Photograph: Peter Cziborra Sri Lanka have raised......

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

IMAGE: Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and coach Sanath Jayasuriya. Photograph: ICC/X Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva said that the conditions in the United Kingdom (UK) are......

Focus on Kohli as India aim to avoid series loss in Sri Lanka

IMAGE: Virat Kohli has managed scores of 24 and 14 in the first two ODIs against Sri Lanka. Photographs: BCCI The onus will be on Indian batters, particularly the talismanic Virat Kohli, to follow......

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

IMAGE: Sri Lanka's players celebrate a wicket during the T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands. Photograph: ICC/X Sri Lanka came up with a dominating performance to thrash the Netherlands by......

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