PM Modi inaugurates hospital in Dickoya, addresses Indian Origin Tamil community in Norwood

Colombo, May 12 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a hospital in Dickoya in Central Province of Sri Lanka, built with Indian assistance.

Narendra Modi announces direct Colombo-Varanasi flight

Colombo, May 12 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a direct flight between Colombo and Varanasi, his constituency.

Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen alleging breach of territorial waters

Chennai/Colombo, Feb 2 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Navy arrested five Indian fishermen and impounded their boats alleging they were fishing in their territorial waters, according to media reports on Thursday.

Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy visiting India

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Vice Admiral RC Wijegunaratne, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy is on an official visit to India from 29 January to 02 February 2017. The visit is aimed at consolidating bilateral naval relations between India and Sri Lanka and to explore new avenues for naval cooperation.

Sri Lankan Navy arrest Indian fishermen for allegedly breaching borders

New Delhi/Colombo, Jan 5 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 10 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, India, media reported on Thursday.