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Modi reiterates India’s commitment to the people of Sri Lanka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reiterated the Government and People of India?s commitment to be with the people of Sri Lanka in their journey towards greater peace and prosperity. In a special ceremony held today, at Dunsinane Estate in Punduloya, Nuwara Eliya District, the first lot of houses built under the Indian Housing Project in Plantation Areas were handed over for possession by beneficiaries. The Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi addressed the beneficiaries of the h

12 Aug, 2018

India warns states on dealing directly with countries like Sri Lanka

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has warned states against directly dealing with policing agencies of “countries of concern” like Sri Lanka, China, Iran and Afghanistan on matters of internal security, the Deccan Herald reported. In a communication to states, the MHA said that any such communication must be routed through due to national security concerns. States police should “not facilitate or entertain” any such requests from organisations or agencies from countries of concern with

13 Aug, 2018

US to provide $39 million in military financing for Sri Lanka

The US Department of State said that it will provide approximately $39 million in Foreign Military Financing for Sri Lanka, pending Congressional approval. “We look forward to discussing with the Government of Sri Lanka how this contribution can support our Bay of Bengal initiative and Sri Lanka?s humanitarian assistance and disaster response priorities,” the US Embassy in Colombo said. US Secretary of State Michael R.?Pompeo?had traveled to Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia recently for bila

13 Aug, 2018