Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during PM Modi’s visit
Colombo, April 6 (IANS) In a significant gesture underscoring growing bilateral goodwill, Sri Lanka on Sunday released 14 Indian fishermen, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island nation. The release followed detailed discussions between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake earlier on Saturday, during which the long-standing issue […]
PM Modi gives booster shot to Sri Lanka’s clean energy drive
Colombo, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the 120 MW Sampur Solar power project, being developed as a joint venture between the two nations. The project in the island’s northeastern Trincomalee district will help Sri Lanka’s transition to clean […]
Sri Lankan President sets limits on expenses of staff, vehicles, ministers
Colombo, Jan 23 (IANS) The office of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued new guidelines to ministers and deputy ministers, capping the size of their staff, vehicle use, and other expenses in a bid to reduce government spending. The instructions issued on January 21 were released to the media on Thursday. According to […]
