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Russia backs Sri Lankan government over Online Safety Bill; calls matter purely internal

Jan 28, 2024 - 3:50 am EST @theindpanorama 0

COLOMBO (TIP): Russia has backed the Sri Lankan government’s decision to adopt the controversial Online Safety Bill, saying that the matter was purely an internal matter for the island nation and any kind of interference […]

Rumours that Indian rupee can be used as legal tender refuted by Sri Lanka’s central bank

Aug 5, 2023 - 1:40 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Colombo (TIP): The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued an official clarification on August 2 refuting rumours that the Indian rupee could be used as legal tender in the island nation. “The CBSL wishes […]

Indo-Sri Lankan talks: Treatment of Tamils, land connectivity, oil pipeline among key takeaways

Jul 22, 2023 - 6:48 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Colombo (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe had wide-ranging bilateral discussions which include an oil pipeline, ferry connectivity, UPI, trade-in rupee, a possible land route and increased air connectivity, amongst […]

Indian chef killed by compatriot in Sri Lanka

Jul 8, 2023 - 9:44 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

COLOMBO (TIP): An Indian national has been arrested for allegedly murdering a fellow Indian at a restaurant here in Sri Lanka, police said on July 6. The accused, who is the manager of the restaurant […]

Sri Lanka drafting bill to curb growing incidents of religious slander on social media

Jun 4, 2023 - 2:24 am EDT @theindpanorama 1

COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka is drafting new legislation to curb the growing incidents of religious slander and online vitriol, according to the country’s religious affairs minister. The move comes after a stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya […]

Sri Lanka decries Canadian PM Trudeau’s ‘Tamil Genocide’ comment on 14th War Heroes Day

May 26, 2023 - 8:07 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Colombo (TIP) : Sri Lanka has summoned the Canadian High Commissioner here and registered a strong protest over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “Tamil Genocide” comment on the 14th anniversary of the end of the […]

India’s Tejas to be flown by Lankan pilots

Mar 6, 2021 - 7:24 am EST @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi / colombo (TIP): Indian Air Force planes flew over ‘Galle Face’ in Colombo Sri Lanka as part of display in the neighbouring country. An IAF contingent comprising Surya Kiran & Sarang aerobatic display […]

Pakistan offers Lanka $15-mn credit line for defence coop

Feb 27, 2021 - 8:47 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Islamabad (TIP): Pakistan has sought to replicate India’s offer for security and development cooperation with Sri Lanka during its PM Imran Khan’s two-day visit to Colombo. Pakistan offered Sri Lanka a defence line of credit […]

Sri Lanka cancels Pak PM’s address to Parliament

Feb 20, 2021 - 8:57 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Colombo/Islamabad (TIP): Sri Lanka has cancelled Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s planned address to its Parliament during his upcoming visit to Colombo, according to media reports. Sergeant-at-Arms of Parliament Narendra Fernando said he had informed […]

Lanka’s Cardinal fumes over 2019 attack probe

Feb 13, 2021 - 6:43 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Colombo (TIP): The head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic church once again expressed disappointment on Thursday over the probe in the 2019 Easter Sunday blasts that tore through 3 churches and as many luxury hotels, cautioning […]

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