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August 23, 2026
Why India is prioritising stability over federalism in Sri Lanka's politics
Devolution of power in Sri Lanka remains a central point in India-Sri Lanka relations, with New Delhi publicly demanding provincial council elections
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August 23, 2026
Interview | ‘Provincial Council elections should be held immediately’: Sri Lankan MP Selvam Adaikalanathan
Vanni MP Selvam Adaikalanathan discusses the urgent need for Sri Lanka's Provincial Council elections, the devolution of power, and releasing lands held by the military, following a key meeting with India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
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July 06, 2026
What caused the deadly clash in Srilanka prison; 25 killed, 100 injured
Sri Lanka prison clash resulted in significant casualties in Negombo, with approximately 25 people confirmed dead and over 100 injured after a violent confrontation
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April 13, 2026
Mazagon Dock’s majority control on Colombo Dockyard a win for maritime India
From Mumbai docks to Colombo harbour: MDL's landmark 51 per cent takeover reshapes Indian Ocean shipbuilding
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March 11, 2026
Sri Lanka orders repatriation of 84 sailors killed aboard torpedoed Iranian warship IRIS Dena
The order comes at a time when there were reports of diplomatic pressure on Sri Lanka
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March 07, 2026
IRIS Dena fallout: US pressure puts Sri Lanka in a diplomatic dilemma
Sri Lanka’s foreign minister Vijitha Herath says his country would treat the Iranian sailors rescued from the ship in accordance with international law
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March 07, 2026
Neutrality in peril? Why rescue of Iranian ship 'IRIS Bushehr' sparked sovereignty row in Sri Lanka
The 'IRIS Dena', torpedoed by the US, and the 'IRIS Bushehr' had been part of the same Iranian naval contingent at the MILAN 2026 naval exercise
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March 06, 2026
Unwilling to risk US strike on Colombo, here is what Sri Lanka offered Iranian naval ship seeking help
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that on 26 February, Iran sought Sri Lanka's permission to enter the Port of Colombo for four days between 9 and 13 March for the purpose of a "goodwill visit"
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March 04, 2026
101 people missing after submarine attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka
At least 101 people missing and 78 injured following a submarine attack on an Iranian ship, the IRIS Dena, off the coast of Sri Lanka
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February 25, 2026
2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Why ex-spy chief Suresh Sallay was arrested EXPLAINED
Retired Major-General Suresh Sallay had met with the terrorists and let the bombings happen so that Gotabaya Rajapaksa had a strong campaign point ahead of the general elections in the island nation
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February 05, 2026
India takes centre stage at OTM 2026 as Sri Lanka, Malaysia push tourism ties
From easier visas and direct flights to film shoots and festival tourism, India’s importance to regional tourism strategies was unmistakable at the inaugural panel discussion of OTM 2026
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December 23, 2025
Jaishankar visits Sri Lanka as Modi's envoy, announces $450 million reconstruction package post-cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka was worst affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The aid, part of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', includes concessional loans and grants
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December 02, 2025
Sri Lanka reels as Cyclone Ditwah sparks major humanitarian emergency, leaves 2.75 lakh children in crisis
Cyclone Ditwah has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka, with floods and landslides impacting over 1.4 million people
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December 02, 2025
'Anti-India misinformation': Delhi slams Pakistan over Sri Lanka aid clearance claims
India clarified that the required overflight permissions for the aid flight were granted promptly on the same day the request was made
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November 29, 2025
Cyclone Ditwah leaves a trail of destruction in Sri Lanka; over 120 people dead, 130 missing
Cyclone Ditwah has caused a major humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka, claiming over 123 lives and leaving more than 130 people missing
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November 29, 2025
Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes of humanitarian relief to Colombo
Sri Lanka is grappling with one of its worst disasters as cyclonic storm Ditwah has wreaked havoc in the island country
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November 28, 2025
Cyclone Ditwah: 56 people killed in Sri Lanka; India to deploy aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for rescue ops
Cyclone Ditwah has caused massive destruction in Sri Lanka, with torrential rains leading to floods and landslides that have claimed at least 56 lives
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November 09, 2025
Sniffer dogs, drones and iron fists! Indian Army drops intense curtain-raiser video ahead of 'Mitra Shakti' drill with Sri Lanka | WATCH
Karnataka’s Belagavi will be hosting the eleventh edition of the joint military exercise, which includes sessions of operational readiness in urban and semi-urban terrains
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October 25, 2025
Jaffna's mass graves: How ghosts of Sri Lanka's civil war continue to haunt the youth
The mass graves at Chemmani cemetery in Jaffna reveal hundreds of human remains, reopening the painful wounds of Sri Lanka's civil war for Tamil families seeking closure
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October 21, 2025
Adani-backed Colombo terminal is Sri Lanka’s largest foreign investment contributor
CWIT’s PPP structure is a win for cross-border collaboration and a blueprint for future India-Sri Lanka infrastructure projects.
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October 16, 2025
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya's maiden India visit focuses on strengthening bilateral ties and investments
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited her alma mater, Delhi University’s Hindu College, during her maiden visit to India. She will hold significant meetings with External Affairs Minister C. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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September 11, 2025
Sri Lankan parliament votes to end former presidents’ privileges
Mahinda Rajapaksa is all set to vacate his official residence after the bill was passed in the parliament
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July 28, 2025
The significance of Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake's Maldives trip in the backdrop of PM Modi's visit
Three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Maldives will host Sri Lanka's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake with an aim to strengthen its ties with the neighbourhood in the Indian Ocean region
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July 12, 2025
What Mazagon Dock’s controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard means for India
Mazagon Dock's acquisition of a majority stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC strengthens India's maritime ambitions. This strategic move enhances India's shipbuilding capacity and bolsters its regional influence, while providing economic benefits for Sri Lanka
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July 02, 2025
Starlink now available in Sri Lanka; how much money will Elon Musk's satellite internet cost families?
Starlink's residential package for Sri Lankan households offers unlimited internet but comes with an additional one-time charge for the hardware installation, according to media reports from Colombo
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