Tag: Sri Lanka

Ex-Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Shifted to ICU, Unable to Appear in Court Amid Health Concerns

“With proper treatment, he may recover, but he requires rest and medication for the next three days,” a senior hospital official said.

August 25, 2025

Shashi Tharoor Urges Sri Lanka to Avoid ‘Politics of Vengeance’ After Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Arrest

In a post on X, Tharoor said the charges against Wickremesinghe appeared “trivial” and raised concern about his health after he was admitted to hospital soon after his detention.

August 24, 2025

Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Alleged Misuse of State Funds

Earlier this month, former presidential secretary Saman Ekanayake and ex-private secretary Sandra Perera were questioned for their roles in arranging the trip.

August 22, 2025

PM Modi Arrives in Bangkok for 6th BIMSTEC Summit, Strengthening Regional Ties

Following his participation in the BIMSTEC Summit, PM Modi will proceed on an official state visit to Sri Lanka.

April 3, 2025

PM Modi Departs for Thailand to Attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit, Followed by Sri Lanka Visit

During his visit to Thailand (April 3-4), PM Modi is set to meet Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and discuss bilateral cooperation.

April 3, 2025

PM Modi to Visit Sri Lanka on April 4 for State Visit; Key MoUs Expected

The visit aims to reinforce diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.

March 28, 2025

PM Modi to Visit Thailand and Sri Lanka; To Attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit

The theme of this year’s summit is "BIMSTEC – Prosperous, Resilient, and Open."

March 28, 2025

Jaishankar Engages in Talks with Foreign Ministers from Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan at Indian Ocean Conference

In addition to meetings with South Asian counterparts, Jaishankar also engaged with foreign ministers from Oman, Brunei, and Iran, and met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain.

February 17, 2025

China Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

India has consistently opposed China’s Belt and Road Initiative, citing sovereignty concerns, as parts of the BRI pass through Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

January 18, 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

December 16, 2024