Ranil Wickremesinghe
Ex-Lankan prez Rajapaksa becomes new PM amid political drama
The development came after Sirisena's UPFA announced quitting current unity govt with PM Ranil Wickremesinghe's UNP.
Modi holds talks with Sri Lanka PM to boost ties
The two leaders also “exchanged views on regional and global issues”.
Sri Lanka PM meets Congress high command
w Anand Sharma was also part of the Congress delegation that met the Sri Lankan PM.
India hands over first lot of houses in Sri Lanka’s tea plantation areas
It is the largest Indian assistance project in any country with a grant of over USD 350 million.
Sri Lanka part of China's One Belt One Road initiative: Communist Party
Xi Jinping's multi-billion initiative focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, China and Europe.
An empty Lankan airport holds promise for India
If Mattala airport is well marketed and incentivised by Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities, it may well be a commercial success.
China clears USD 1 billion road in Sri Lanka, countering India influence
Construction of the road linking the capital Colombo with the hill resort of Kandy had been delayed due to a lack of foreign funding.
Sri Lanka president removes Prime Minister after communal riots
Mr Wickremesinghe's 11-day tenure as the law and order minister was marred by racial tension in the central district of Kandy since Monday.
‘Sinosphere’ growing, threat to India rising
Nepal has already voted in K.P. Sharma Oli’s “Left alliance” and the traditionally pro-India Nepal Congress sits on the Opposition benches.
Sri Lankan PM, Modi discuss ties
India in advanced talks to operate an airport on the island.