Announcing the operation, PM Modi said  “In solidarity with our closest maritime neighbour, India has urgently dispatched relief materials and vital HADR support under Operation Sagar Bandhu". 

India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu as Cyclone Ditwah impacts Sri Lanka

Rainfall of more than 100 millimetres is expected across Sri Lanka, with northeastern areas likely to receive up to 250 millimetres on Thursday. The weather-related toll this week is the worst since June last year, when 26 people died in heavy rains.

Sri Lanka floods, landslides kill at least 33; over dozens missing as heavy rains pound island — What next?

In Sri Lanka's upcoming elections, President Anura seeks to strengthen his party's influence in Parliament. With a focus on expanding his parliamentary presence, he aims to push forward key reforms and enhance political stability. His strategy includes building broader support across the political spectrum.

Sri Lanka Elections: President Anura Seeks To Expand Parliamentary Presence

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dhammika Niroshana shot dead at his residence

WION's Principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke with Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Sri Lankan President addressed numerous topics including ties between India and Sri Lanka and also Regional security concerns amongst others. Watch to know more!

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe speaks to WION on India-Sri Lanka ties & more

This year, Sri Lanka is expected to complete its reform, which began in 2022 when the country's greatest economic crisis in decades sparked widespread demonstrations and ultimately led to the removal of the government.

Sri Lanka's $10 BN pension fund boosts IMF bailout prospects

Exclusive: Sri Lanka FM emphasises strong connectivity, economic recovery; protocol put on maritime activity 

Sri Lankan government has decided to allow China's Sinopec to sell fuel in the domestic market. Colombo has signed a trade agreement permitting the Chinese petrochemical giant to self-fuel domestically. The deal brings to an end a two-decade long duopoly enjoyed by the state-run ceylon petroleum and the Indian Oil Corporation president of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe was present at the signing of the agreement he termed it a crucial step to ensure a steady and uninterrupted fuel supply for the nation.

China's Sinopec signs agreements to enter fuel market in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has secured a $3billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it faces its worst economic crisis since independence. The deal has been nearly a year in the making and a lifeline for the country that has billions of dollars in loans.

Sri Lankan president vows to get economy back on track

IMF approves $3 billion bailout for bankrupt Sri Lanka

A series of one protest have now erupted in the island and this has bought the commercial capital Colombo to a standstill. Thousands of protestors were demanding step back from massive increase of taxes and electricity tariffs.

Sri Lankans protests tax hike

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka began a fresh austerity drive as the country aims to reduce its expenses and secure the IMF bailout. Now Colombo has temporarily frozen all government recruitments as new taxes and high electricity prices kicked in this week.

Sri Lanka works towards securing IMF bailout, freezes recruitment in fresh austerity drive

Sri Lanka's former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was ousted from power following months of protest has reportedly left for the United States with family, according to a report. This is Rajapaksa's first foreign trip since returning to Sri Lanka more than 3 months ago. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka's ousted ex-president Rajapaksa, family leaves for U.S.: Reports

Sri Lanka's former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was ousted from power following months of protest has reportedly left for the United States with family, according to a report. This is Rajapaksa's first foreign trip since returning to Sri Lanka more than 3 months ago.

Sri Lanka's former President leaves for U.S. with family, says report

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will present his first budget in Parliament later today as the country reels under its worst financial crisis since its independence.

Sri Lanka's reform-oriented 2023 budget to be presented today

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to present 2023 budget today

Ex-Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa likely to return to the country in first week of September

'Standing in queue for past 2 days': Sri Lankan cricketer Chamika Karunaratne struggles for fuel in country

Sri Lanka economic crisis: Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence set on fire, nationwide curfew imposed

Sri Lanka economic crisis: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as pressure mounts up

The inevitable has happened, and the Sri Lankan government has declared bankruptcy. It makes one wonder if other nations might have undergone bankruptcy in the past?

Did you know this country was once bankrupt?

Two major Sri Lankan newspapers suspend print editions as economic crisis surges

Sri Lanka to opt for an international monetary fund bailout or not, that is a big question in Sri Lanka right now. Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers is now trying to meet further to explore the IMF option as a country reels under a massive financial crisis.

Sri Lanka's inflation hit a record 11.1% in November

The fertilizer row in Sri Lanka continues to escalate, in the latest development, the agricultural minister has said disciplinary action will be taken against the registrar of pesticides.

Sri Lanka: Agricultural minister, Resgistrar of pesticides spar over ban

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