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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan (R) with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo.

VP Radhakrishnan wraps Sri Lanka visit, inks key MoUs

April 20, 2026, 06:42 PM - 4 min read

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan concludes Sri Lanka visit, signs multiple agreements and reviews India-backed projects to boost bilateral cooperation.

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Accompanied by a 49-member delegation, the vice president was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage and several other dignitaries.

In a first, India's VP visits Lankan President Dissanayake

April 19, 2026, 02:52 PM - 3 min read

Radhakrishnan’s visit is the first-ever by an Indian vice president to Sri Lanka, officials said.

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Sri Lanka repatriates over 230 Iranian sailors

Sri Lanka repatriates over 230 Iranian sailors

April 15, 2026, 01:13 PM - 2 min read

The situation began on March 4 when the Iranian naval vessel 'Iris Dena' was targeted by the US military whilst outside Sri Lankan international waters.

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12 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy

12 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy

April 12, 2026, 06:45 PM - 2 min read

On April 8, at least 10 Indian fishermen were arrested and their trawler confiscated by the Sri Lankan Navy for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the sea area North of Mannar on Wednesday.

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Sri Lankan authorities hand over 45 bodies of Iranian sailors

Sri Lankan authorities hand over 45 bodies of Iranian sailors

March 13, 2026, 03:32 PM - 2 min read

Chief Magistrate Sameera Dodangoda issued the order on March 11 directing the Director of the National Hospital in Karapitiya to release the bodies, following a request made by the Galle Harbour Police.

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Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka - file image.

Shanaka urges govt to end negativity against players

February 26, 2026, 01:24 PM - 3 min read

"As players, it is very difficult to block out the noise," Shanaka said on Wednesday. "We mainly hear negative things... if the government could interfere and stop those, I believe that would be a great help for the players' mental health."

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2019 Easter Sunday attacks: Lanka's ex-intelligence chief held

2019 Easter Sunday attacks: Lanka's ex-intelligence chief held

February 25, 2026, 07:50 PM - 2 min read

On April 21, 2019, a series of eight coordinated explosions struck multiple locations across Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Negombo, Kochchikede and Batticaloa, as Christians marked Easter Sunday.

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The relics include ‘asthi’ (holy ashes) of Lord Buddha, a permitted ceremonial robe, and a stone reliquary box with a lid that’s decorated with silver and gold wires and bears inscriptions in Brahmi and Sanskrit reading: “Dashbal Sharir Nilaya”, which means “Place of Lord Budha’s remains”.

India sends Lord Buddha’s relics to Sri Lanka for public viewing

February 4, 2026, 09:01 AM - 4 min read

The Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, which are preserved in Gujarat, are scheduled to travel to Colombo on Wednesday for public veneration at the Gangaramaya Temple

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Indian Army builds a 120-ft Bailey Bridge in Sri Lanka’s Province, restoring Kandy–Nuwara Eliya link after Cyclone Ditwah under Operation Sagar Bandhu

Indian Army builds third 120-feet-long bridge in Sri Lanka

January 17, 2026, 01:20 PM - 2 min read

Previously, the Indian Army built two Bailey bridges in the Jaffna and Kandy regions, restoring road connectivity, improving access to essential services, and providing much-needed relief to communities affected by the natural disaster.

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India players celebrate during the Women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka. (PTI)

India look to extend winning run against Sri Lanka

December 27, 2025, 03:48 PM - 4 min read

India, already 3-0 up, aim to extend their dominance against Sri Lanka in the fourth Women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram as the hosts continue to outclass the visitors.

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India intensifies relief in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.

India scales up relief in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu

December 7, 2025, 06:50 PM - 2 min read

India intensifies relief in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with the Army treating 1,250 people, performing surgeries, and inducting Bailey Bridges for connectivity.

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Sri Lanka’s flood and landslide death toll hits 607 after Cyclone Ditwah.

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka's death toll climbs to 600

December 6, 2025, 10:19 AM - 2 min read

The country has sought help from the international community to repair the damage. Meanwhile, floods have also killed hundreds in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, bringing the death toll to 1500.

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