India Sri Lanka Relations

News

INDIA SRI LANKA RELATIONS NEWS

Vijay’s foreign policy challenge: Sri Lanka

May 12, 2026 3:41 pm

Of the two issues — ethnic Tamils and fishermen — the latter is expected to be more crucial from the electoral mileage perspective

The rail network is vital for passenger travel, essential services and logistics in the affected regions.

Sri Lanka’s cyclone-damaged railway lines back on track with India’s support

April 10, 2026 2:34 pm

The restoration work for Northern Railway Line in Sri Lanka was launched in January under an Indian grant of USD 5 million.

India-Sri Lanka cooperation holds immense importance for region: PM

October 18, 2025 2:15 am

The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka is on a three-day visit to India beginning Thursday, her first trip to the country after assuming office

Indian fishermen, Sri Lanka, Palk Strait

Sri Lanka repatriates 41 Indian fishermen

January 22, 2025 10:25 pm

Fishermen from both countries are arrested frequently for inadvertently trespassing into each other's waters.

Former president Wickremesinghe hails Lanka-India joint statement

December 17, 2024 9:03 pm

In a statement here, Wickremesinghe welcomed the development, saying it further deepens Indo-Lanka cooperation.

Dissanayake to arrive on Dec 15, his first overseas visit as Lanka President

December 11, 2024 1:33 am

Dissanayake will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando, said Jayathissa, also the Minister of Health.

Former Sri Lanka president quizzed by anti graft commission on pardon

November 26, 2024 8:09 pm

The anti graft commission, based on a complaint received, wanted to question him on alleged money transactions which resulted the convict being granted a pardon.

Shyam Saran writes: Why political uncertainty in Sri Lanka may not mean it draws away from India

September 24, 2024 12:33 pm

New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has recognised the importance of India for Sri Lanka’s security and economic development. He has not given any indication of prioritising relations with China over India

A supporter waves Sri Lanka's national flag during an election campaign rally ahead of the presidential election, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on September 18, 2024.

All about Sri Lanka’s presidential elections, why they matter to India

September 21, 2024 7:59 am

As Sri Lanka heads to its first elections since the massive protests of 2022 and the crippling economic crisis that has brought it to its knees, here is how the field is placed — and why India is watching the race closely.