No Water Cannon Vehicle Was Imported To Sri Lanka: Indian Embassy
Indian embassy clarified that no water cannon vehicle was imported to Sri Lanka from India. They said such factually incorrect reports do not make any constructive contribution, 1 billion USD is intended to help Sri Lanka with food and other essentials. On May 5 police fired tear gas to disperse the protest of University students against the Government. Meanwhile, "Go Home Gota" movement entered its 30th day on May 8.
Tags: Sri Lanka, India-Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Government, Go Home Gota, Sri Lanka Protest Against Government
Courtesy: ANI
Rahul Dravid To Coach Team India On Sri Lanka Tour In June
Former Indian captain and National Cricket Academy head Rahul Dravid is set to head coach the Indian team’s ODI and T20 Sri Lanka tour in July. Dravid’s announcement came as current coach Ravi Shastri will be on England test tour. Confirming the same, a BCCI official said that it would be an added advantage for the young team with Dravid as they were earlier also associated with him.
Tags: Rahul Dravid, Indian Cricket Coach, Sri Lanka Cricket, Ravi Shastri, India-England Test Series, India-Sri Lanka, BCCI
Courtesy: Time of India
Sri Lankan Navy Frees 54 Indian Fisherman Arrested On March 24
The Indian authorities have stated that Sri Lanka has released 14 more fishermen on March 27 after releasing 40 on March 26. Reportedly, the 54 fishermen were earlier arrested and five trawlers were seized on March 24 by the Sri Lankan Navy for crossing and fishing in the International maritime borders. The Indian High Commission to Sri Lanka said that bilateral mechanisms are being utilised to solve the humanitarian issue.
Tags: Sri Lanka, Fishermen, India, Navy, India-Sri Lanka
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Ayodhya Ram Mandir To Have Stone From Sri Lanka's Sita Eliya Too
A stone from Sri Lanka's Sita Eliya Temple will also be used in the construction of Ayodhya Ram Temple. Sita Eliya has been identified as the same place where Goddess Sita was held captive after Ravana abducted her from Indian land. Reportedly, the stone will be brought to India by Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda. Meanwhile, the construction of Ram Temple has begun with a target of achieving completion by 2023 end.
Tags: Ram mandir Ayodhya, Sita Eliya, India-Sri Lanka, Ram-Sita
Courtesy: Zee News
4 Tamil Nadu Fishers' Bodies Found At Sri Lankan Beach
The bodies of four Tamil Nadu fishermen that went missing on January 18 were discovered at a Sri Lankan beach on January 21. While the Indian High Commission in Colombo was informed about the bodies, cause of death is still unclear. However, another group of fisherman has alleged that the fishermen were attacked by the Sri Lankan Navy. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu CM E Palaniswami has demanded the Centre to instigate a probe in the matter.
Tags: Tamil Nadu, Fishermen, Sri Lanka, India-Sri Lanka, Navy, Attack, CM Edappadi K Palaniswami
Courtesy: Times Of India
Minister Jaishankar Affirms Post-COVID-19 Synergy With Sri Lanka
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar affirmed on January 6 that the bilateral relationship between India and Sri Lanka is intact despite the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing a joint media briefing with his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena, Jaishankar confirmed the two countries are envisaging post-COVID co-operation. Moreover, Jaishankar discussed over the early release of fishermen, Tamil issues and Lanka’s formal request to… read-more
Tags: External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, covid 19, Coronavirus Vaccines, India-Sri Lanka
Courtesy: LiveMint
India Offers Grant of $15 Million to Sri Lanka to Promote Buddhist Ties
India and Sri Lanka held their first virtual bilateral summit on September 26, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a grant assistance of USD 15 Million to construct Buddhist monasteries and "for the promotion of Buddhist ties between the two countries." The meeting that lasted for an hour was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and other government officials. In the meeting, the… read-more
Tags: India-Sri Lanka, Bilateral Operations, Virtual Conference
Courtesy: Brifly News
India grants $100 million Line of Credit to Finance Solar Projects in Sri Lanka
India has extended $100 million Line of Credit to Sri Lanka for installing three solar power projects in the country. The credit limit will include funding of rooftop systems for 20,000 households and 1,000 government buildings, and a floating solar plant. The projects were announced in March 2018 during the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi. The proposal aims at increasing solar and renewable energy share in total energy generation… read-more
Tags: Solar Power, India-Sri Lanka, International Solar Alliance, Green Energy
Courtesy: The Hindu