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    Sri Lanka’s economic mess to continue till 2023, says Wickremesinghe

    by IN Bureau July 6, 2022
    by IN Bureau July 6, 2022

    <p> <strong>Sri Lanka, which is in the middle of an unprecedented economic crisis hit by food and fuel shortage, is unlikely to see its situation changing in the near future. …

  • World

    India rushing more petrol, diesel to Sri Lanka as friendly neighbour runs out of fuel

    by IN Bureau July 4, 2022
    by IN Bureau July 4, 2022

    <p> India is rushing more petrol and diesel to Sri Lanka as the friendly neighbour is down to a single-day’s stock of fuel.</p> <p> The island nation has been forced …

  • Culture

    From Sri Lanka to the Philippines, Jataka Tales bridge India’s Buddhist soft power with Asia

    by Ateet Sharma June 17, 2022
    by Ateet Sharma June 17, 2022

    <p> <strong>India continues to strengthen the Buddhist spiritual bond with several countries of the region through Jataka Tales which describe various previous births of Gautam Buddha and instructive episodes related …

  • World

    Lankan PM Wickremesinghe discusses economic, political challenges with US Secretary Blinken

    by IN Bureau June 14, 2022
    by IN Bureau June 14, 2022

    <p> <strong>Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took charge two months ago and is currently battling the toughest battle of his political career, spoke with US Secretary of State …

  • World

    India to supply fertiliser to Sri Lanka to avert food shortage, says President Gotabaya

    by IN Bureau June 2, 2022
    by IN Bureau June 2, 2022

    <p> Sri Lankan President President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Thursday that India has promised to provide fertiliser to Sri Lanka for the Yala season, which lasts from May to the …

  • Opinion

    In Sri Lanka and Nepal, India sheds the ‘big brother’ tag

    by Atul Aneja May 31, 2022
    by Atul Aneja May 31, 2022

    <p> India’s robust support to Sri Lanka when the world had virtually turned its back on the stricken island nation, has had an unintended consequence.</p> <p> India’s generous support of …

  • Economy

    Petrol price in Sri Lanka shoots up to Rs 420 a litre as inflation skyrockets

    by IN Bureau May 24, 2022
    by IN Bureau May 24, 2022

    <p> Skyrocketing inflation in crisis-ridden Sri Lanka pushed up the price of petrol to an exorbitant Rs 420 per litre while that of diesel rose to Rs 400 on Tuesday.</p> …

  • World

    Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lanka’s new Prime Minister for the sixth time

    by IN Bureau May 12, 2022
    by IN Bureau May 12, 2022

    <p> Former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been sworn in as Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister on Thursday evening. Wickremesinghe, the leader of the United National Party (UNP) had met …

  • Opinion

    Is Sri Lanka set for regime change after Mahinda Rajapaksa flees to Trincomalee?

    by Sankalp Gurjar May 10, 2022
    by Sankalp Gurjar May 10, 2022

    <p> <strong>Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. The South Asian Island nation is in the grips of acute shortages of food, fuel and …

  • World

    UN calls for restraint and pathway to dialogue as violence escalates in Sri Lanka

    by IN Bureau May 10, 2022
    by IN Bureau May 10, 2022

    <p> <strong>The United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday called on the authorities in Sri Lanka to prevent further violence, and urged restraint and meaningful dialogue …

  • World

    Rajapaksas ancestral home burnt down in Hambantota, Mahinda evacuated to safety

    by IN Bureau May 10, 2022
    by IN Bureau May 10, 2022

    <p> Violence continued to spiral in Sri Lanka late till Monday night as people, angry over attacks perpetrated by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on anti-government …

  • World

    People’s fury burns down ministers’ houses, vehicles as violence engulfs Colombo

    by IN Bureau May 9, 2022
    by IN Bureau May 9, 2022

    <p> Anger took over Colombo as people mounted attacks on supporters and ministers of the Rajapaksa government in retaliatory violence on Monday. At least three people were reported killed and …

  • World

    State of emergency will not solve Sri Lanka’s difficulties, say heads of foreign missions in Colombo

    by IN Bureau May 7, 2022
    by IN Bureau May 7, 2022

    <p> <strong>Several foreign missions and their representatives in Colombo have expressed their growing concern over the political crisis gripping Sri Lanka currently as country's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state …

  • World

    As Sri Lankan opposition seeks support for a no-confidence motion, Rajapaksas determined to hold on

    by IN Bureau April 28, 2022
    by IN Bureau April 28, 2022

    <p> Opposition party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has prepared a no-confidence motion against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, which will be submitted before the parliament when it reconvenes. <a href="https://www.dailymirror.lk/latest_news/No-Confidence-Motion-against-President-ready/342-235875"><em>The …

  • Videos

    Rajapaksas Losing Power Grip In Sri Lanka As Protests Surge | Sri Lanka Economic Crisis

    by IN Bureau April 26, 2022
    by IN Bureau April 26, 2022

    <p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sbd5lmWJgEk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> Sri Lanka's opposition party is working seriously to bring down the Rajapaksa party …

  • Opinion

    In Sri Lanka, is the fall of the Rajapaksa Family imminent?

    by Dhananjay Tripathi April 26, 2022
    by Dhananjay Tripathi April 26, 2022

    <p> The domestic political landscape of South Asia is fascinating. One can find strong political dynasties in most of South Asian democracies. The Bhuttos and Sharifs are well known dynastic …

  • Culture

    Jacqueline Fernandez posts comments on home situation as Sri Lankans battle food crisis

    by IN Bureau April 17, 2022
    by IN Bureau April 17, 2022

    <p> Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has written a heartfelt post over the dire situation in her home country Sri Lanka, where people have been camping on streets due to food and …

  • Videos

    India To Build Sri Lanka Wind Farms After China Pushed Aside

    by IN Bureau March 29, 2022
    by IN Bureau March 29, 2022

    <p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/apMe-PYNfoM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> India to help on Sri Lanka Crisis by building wind farms in the …

  • Videos

    Sri Lanka Hit By Worst Ever Economic Crisis | Goods Price Skyrocket | Rice 500/kg, Sugar 290/kg

    by IN Bureau March 24, 2022
    by IN Bureau March 24, 2022

    <p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rG2iRSxClfs" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> Amid its worst ever economic crisis, Sri Lanka has been hit by severe …

  • Videos

    Why Sri Lanka’s Refugees Are Coming To India | Sri Lanka Economic Crisis Worsens

    by IN Bureau March 24, 2022
    by IN Bureau March 24, 2022

    <p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yTsYUpOQppE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> With a shortage of food, essential good, electricity blackouts, people are fleeing to …

  • Culture

    Sri Lanka’s sacred Indian tusker, Nadungamuwa Raja passes away

    by IN Bureau March 10, 2022
    by IN Bureau March 10, 2022

    <p> <strong>The magnificent sacred Indian tusker, Nadungamuwa Raja, who was most revered in Sri Lanka passed away on Monday at the age of 69. A large number of mourners, including …

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