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With the increased movement of Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean, New Delhi had expressed concern that those might be spy ships and urged Colombo not to allow such vessels to dock at its ports.

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Fans celebrate as India beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. Watch

Mohammed Siraj produced a sensational spell helping India skittle out Sri Lanka for a paltry 50 in the Asia Cup final here on Sunday.

With stronger bonds, India hopes to check China’s expansion in Sri Lanka

Forging closer economic linkages and retaining the goodwill it managed to generate is vital for India to wean away the island nation from excessive dependence on Chinese assistance

The week in pictures: Stunning images from around the world

From Spain's annual tomato fight festival 'Tomatina' to children displaced in flood-hit Pakistan, here are some compelling images from across the world shot this week.

Colombian president proposes multilateral ceasefire to illegal armed groups

The president said a ceasefire would provide "the most appropriate climate to achieve the societal strength required to legitimize a definitive end to armed violence."

IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week to finalise staff-level agreement

Sri Lanka is in the midst of an unprecedented economic crisis that has led to severe shortages of fuel and other essentials.

Sri Lanka's Galle Face protests is a reminder of Tamils' Satyagraha at the same place decades ago

Colombo’s Galle Face, the epicentre of protests in economic and political crisis hit Sri Lanka, was also the venue of the Satyagraha by the Tamil people over 60 years ago to seek equal importance

Watch: Sri Lankan military personnel guard Prime Minister's chair in Colombo office

On Thursday, Sri Lanka's anti-government demonstrators said they were ending their occupation of official buildings, as they vowed to press on with their bid to bring down Rajapaksa and Wickremesinghe.

What we know so far about the Sri Lankan crisis in 10 points

India has also assured all help regarding food and medical aid, subject to requests from Colombo, sources in the know have told Moneycontrol.

Sri Lankan economy grinds to a halt as fuel supplies run dry

Thousands of vehicles were lined up in queues stretching for kilometers as drivers waited for filling stations to be replenished with fuel supplies

Burnt buses, submerged cars become selfie points in Sri Lanka. Pics inside

"I am not going to school for four days due to the ongoing protest in Colombo and today we are here with my family, I have taken many selfies here to show my friends," one of the visitors said.

Video: Crowds boo at Sri Lankan PM on rare public outing

Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to Anuradhapura is part of a flurry of religious activity by the ruling family as it clings to power in the Buddhist-majority nation.

At Sri Lanka's oldest airport, first landing in 54 years. See photos

On Sunday, a flight from the Maldives landed at the Ratmalana International Airport in Colombo, which was established in 1938.

Sri Lankan Parliament passes Port City bill

The bill was passed on Thursday with 149 votes in favour and 58 against, reports Xinhua news agency. Under the legislation, a President-appointed commission will be established to govern the SEZ.

HCL Technologies opens new centre in Colombo, to hire 3,000 people

The new centre was inaugurated by Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay via a virtual ceremony, a statement said.

Sri Lanka eyes China free trade deal this year

Amid rising concern in Sri Lanka about Chinese investment, the country aims to finalise a free trade agreement with China this year.

63 killed, 134 missing in Lanka flooding, landslides

At least 63 people have been killed and 134 others remained missing in floods and landslides triggered by heaviest rains in Sri Lanka in over a quarter century which also forced the evacuation of over 200,000 people from their homes in the country's capital

Sushma Swaraj leaves for two-day visit to Sri Lanka

Sushma Swaraj and her Sri Lankan counterpart Mangala Samaraweera will co-chair the 9th Joint Commission meeting to discuss key bilateral and regional issues in Colombo later today.

SpiceJet to add two more weekly flights on Ahd-Muscat route

The addition of new services would take the total number of flights operated by the airline on the sector to five flights per week.

ABB bags Rs 256-crore order in Sri Lanka

Power and automation technology firm ABB has bagged a contract worth Rs 256 crore from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to supply two 220 kV substations and upgrade an existing substation in Sri Lanka.

Jet expands international services; boosts Gulf link

The enhanced frequencies from Mumbai to Doha, Colombo and Bangkok will provide guests with the convenience of an additional service, Jet Airways said in a release.

Indo-Lanka ties at high pedestal: Peiris

Sri Lankan External Affairs Minister G L Peiris said that their ties with India were on a high pedestal and are moving forward slowly.

Indian delegation arrives in Sri Lanka, to visit Jaffna

A five-member Indian parliamentary delegation arrived in Colombo on a four-day trip to hold bilateral talks. The delegation is scheduled to visit the Tamil-dominated city of Jaffna, the capital of Sri Lanka's Northern Province, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said on Tuesday.

SpiceJet to operate first international flight from Madurai

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet will become the first airline to operate an international flight from Madurai Airport with the Civil Aviation Ministry approving a proposal for connecting the city with Sri Lankan capital Colombo.

No assurance on devolution: Sri Lanka tells India

Sri Lanka did not give any assurance to India on devolution of powers to provinces when an Indian MPs delegation met President Mahinda Rajapaksa on April 21, media here has claimed.