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Books | Is it possible to do no harm in Jaffna?

Books | Is it possible to do no harm in Jaffna?

The Sri Lankan civil war, fought across nearly three decades, is said to have claimed up to a hundred thousand lives,...

30 March 2025 1:58 AM IST

Intensify diplomatic efforts with Lanka: CM

Intensify diplomatic efforts with Lanka: CM

Requesting intensification of diplomatic efforts to prevent recurring arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy

27 March 2025 9:29 PM IST

PM Modi to Visit Sri Lanka, Attend Bimstec Summit

PM Modi to Visit Sri Lanka, Attend Bimstec Summit

Narendra Modi could visit Sri Lanka either immediately before or after the Bimstec summit on his way back to New Delhi

16 March 2025 12:59 AM IST

Rights plea against Ram Charan Tej

Hyderabad: The State Human Rights Commission on Wednesday took up the petition filed against actor Ram Charan Tej who...

29 Aug 2013 8:30 AM IST

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Celebrate this Diwali the eco-friendly way!

Here are some destinations which are the ideal spots for an eco-friendly, pollution-free Diwali.

16 Oct 2017 3:57 PM IST

The 45-year-old, headed for India, was arrested at Colombo airport on Sunday after customs officials noticed suspicious movements . (Photo: Pixabay)

Bum rap? Sri Lankan arrested for trying to smuggle gold in rectum

The suspect was carrying 904.77 grams of gold worth 4.5 million rupees ($29,577), but was freed after payment of 100,000...

3 Oct 2017 3:22 PM IST

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Sri Lanka probes 'longest saree' wedding for using kids

22 Sept 2017 7:18 PM IST

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Sri Lanka to export cannabis from first plantation

Country's health minister said the market currently depends on handouts from courts which seize illegally grown or...

13 Sept 2017 4:56 PM IST

Third-ranked Rishabh (ELO 1,667 points), who trains at the South Mumbai Chess Academy. (Photo:Sakaal/Twitter)

Rishabh Shah shines at Asia Youth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka

The Mumbai based player won two bronze medals in the under-14 rapid and blitz formats.

13 Sept 2017 2:06 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Photo: AP)

Surprises may loom as Lankan turmoil grows

In the 2015 presidential election, China allegedly funnelled funds to Rajapaksa through its port development budget.

31 Oct 2018 12:16 AM IST

Mahinda Rajapaksa was on Friday sworn in as the new Prime Minister by President Maithripala Sirisena. (Photo: Twitter | @PresRajapaksa)

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.

26 Oct 2018 9:14 PM IST

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks on leading stress-free life to migrant...

Art of Living (AOL) founder embarked on four-day maiden visit to UAE on invitation from the ruler of Fujairah, Hamad bin...

17 Nov 2018 3:56 PM IST