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After VHP, Jaishankar also targets Congress over Katchatheevu Island. Image X.

Jaishankar's jab: DMK's Katchatheevu conundrum unveiled

April 5, 2024, 12:43 AM - 2 min read

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has refrained from directly engaging in the ongoing dispute surrounding the Katchatheevu island. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal pointed to recent statements made by External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on the matter, suggesting that interested parties refer to those for clarity.

Sri Lanka is currently devising a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling foreign research vessels, aiming to provide clarity on such matters in the future.

Chinese protest prompts Sri Lanka to allow 'research' vessel dock despite ban

March 20, 2024, 02:32 PM - 2 min read

This decision marks a significant shift since President Ranil Wickremesinghe's government imposed a one-year ban on such vessels in December last year, following heightened security concerns raised by India and the US.

As Indian and Sri Lankan military ships gather for the Trilateral Joint Exercise 'DOSTI-16' in the Maldives, the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 docks near Male port.

Maldives's balancing act? Chinese research ship anchors as India, Sri Lanka conduct joint maneuvers

February 22, 2024, 05:26 PM - 2 min read

The Maldives government had granted permission for the research vessel to dock at Male port on January 23, citing a need for replenishment.

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Sri Lanka govt may extend visa exemption for Indian travellers after March

February 8, 2024, 07:34 PM - 2 min read

Sri Lanka aims to become a hassle-free holiday destination for Indians, allowing them to easily enter the country, says Tourism and Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando.