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Sri Lanka
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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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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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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