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May 10, 2024 10:01 AM

US top diplomat Donald Lu embarks on India visit from May 10

The Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has embarked on an official visit to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh from May 10-15, the US State Department said. Lu's trip will strengthen bilateral cooperation with each country and demonstrate US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, the State Department said in a release on Thursday (local time). "In Chennai, Assistant Secretary Lu will meet with Consulate personnel to bolster bilater...

April 26, 2024 3:38 PM

Sri Lanka approves IMF-backed law to seize proceeds of crime

Sri Lanka has approved a new law backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) allowing the state to seize any proceeds from criminal activities, a cabinet spokesperson said on Friday. The new law was proposed as part of efforts under the IMF programme to improve governance, Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said at a cabinet briefing. The law is part of conditions Sri Lanka has to fulfill to take forward a $2.9 billion program with the IMF after its economy crumpled under the worst fin...

April 16, 2024 3:00 PM

India allows onion export to Sri Lanka, gives additional quota to UAE

India has allowed limited shipments of onions to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka, after banning its export in response to rising prices. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), issued a notification late Monday evening, permitting the export of an additional 10,000 metric tons (MT) of onions to the UAE (above 24,000 tonne already allowed) and 10,000 tonne to Sri Lanka. In December last year, the government banned onion export...

April 10, 2024 10:24 AM

Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka, reach Chennai

Nineteen fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for crossing into Sri Lankan waters, have safely returned to Chennai. Following their arrest on March 6, the fishermen's families had sought the help of both central and state governments in securing their release. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had also urged Union Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar to intervene in the matter. Consequently, negotiations between Indian embassy officials in Sri Lanka and ...