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U.S. will seek to rejoin UNHRC: Blinken

Feb 27, 2021 - 7:31 am EST @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): The U.S. will seek re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Tuesday, February 23, as he “humbly” asked for the support of UN […]

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 […]

China holds COVID-19 vice-ministerial meeting with Pakistan, Bangla, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Nov 13, 2020 - 9:23 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Beijing (TIP): China has hosted a vice-ministerial-level meeting with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka on controlling the COVID-19, expanding its first such meeting held in July involving Islamabad, Kathmandu and Kabul. Chinese Vice Foreign […]

US Secretary of State Pompeo to Visit India to ‘Broaden and Deepen Partnerships’

Jun 17, 2019 - 10:47 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): The US Department of State announced that U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo would visit New Delhi at the end of June. “Secretary Pompeo will travel to India, Sri Lanka, Japan, and the […]

Air India Regional Manager Bhuvana Rao Promoted as General Manager

Jun 17, 2019 - 10:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW YORK (TIP): Ms Bhuvana Rao, Air India Regional Manager, Americas, has been promoted as General Manager , Southern Region. She will be based in Chennai overseeing Air India’s operations in the fast-growing Southern states […]

No Narendra Modi-Imran Khan Meeting Planned on the Sidelines of SCO, says MEA

Jun 10, 2019 - 10:03 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): There is no confirmation of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistan counterpart Imran Khan on the sidelines of the summit meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Ministry […]

Nassau County Legislator Drucker Introduces Legislation Protection of Houses of Worship

May 28, 2019 - 10:47 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Following a series of violent incidents at houses of worship that shocked the consciences of people in the United States and around the world, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – […]

7,620 Indian nationals lodged in foreign jails, highest in Saudi Arabia

Aug 11, 2017 - 6:04 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Lodged in 86 jails abroad, at least 50 are women NEW DELHI (TIP): As many as 7,620 Indian nationals are lodged in foreign jails, with the highest number in Saudi Arabia. Of them, at least […]

Sri Lanka allays India’s concerns renegotiates port deal with China

Jul 28, 2017 - 10:25 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka‘s cabinet has cleared a revised agreement for its Chinese-built southern port of Hambantota on July 24, the government said, after terms of the first pact sparked widespread public anger in the island nation. The […]

Sri Lankan navy rescues elephant washed out to sea

Jul 14, 2017 - 8:09 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka‘s navy has rescued an elephant that got into difficulties after being washed out to sea, a spokesman said July 12, calling it a “miraculous escape”. Chaminda Walakuluge said the navy mounted the 12-hour rescue after […]

Dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka kills 225

Jul 8, 2017 - 11:35 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

COLOMBO (TIP): Sri Lanka is suffering its worst-ever dengue outbreak, with the mosquito borne virus killed 225 people and infected more than 76,000 this year. Alarmed by the magnitude of the crisis, the government deployed 400 soldiers and police officers to […]

Foreign aid arrives as Sri Lanka flood toll exceeds 200

Jun 5, 2017 - 4:48 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

COLOMBO (TIP): International aid arrived into Sri Lanka on May 31 as the death toll from the island’s worst floods and landslides in well over a decade climbed to 202. Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake said 16 countries […]

India maintain top position in ICC Test rankings

May 20, 2017 - 10:55 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

DUBAI (TIP): India retained its top position in ICC Test rankings with 123 points—a clear six point lead over second placed South Africa. The Proteas (117 points) have reduced the gap with India to six points while nine points now […]

PM Modi attends Vesak Day celebrations in Sri Lanka

May 19, 2017 - 12:09 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

COLOMBO (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations in the Sri Lankan capital, the biggest festival of Buddhists. Modi, on his second visit to Sri Lanka in two years, was received by […]

PM Modi in Lanka to re-emphasise traditional Buddhist connect

May 13, 2017 - 8:22 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

PM Modi in Lanka to re-emphasise traditional Buddhist connect NEW DELHI/COLOMBO (TIP):Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on May 11 on a two-day visit which is mainly aimed at reinforcing the traditional connect between India and Sri Lanka at […]

Sri Lanka refuses permission for Chinese submarine to dock at Colombo port: Sources

May 13, 2017 - 1:14 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Sri Lanka refuses permission for Chinese submarine to dock at Colombo port: Sources COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has rejected China‘s request to dock one of its submarines in Colombo this month, two senior government officials said on Thursday as Prime Minister […]