Air India starts Colombo-Delhi flight

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 21:40

Air India Monday introduced its second flight to Sri Lanka with the launch of a non-stop service from here to Colombo.

Tata Housing disappointed at Lanka reviewing Colombo project

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 20:02

In May 2014, Tata Housing had announced its foray into Sri Lanka with an investment of over USD 400 million (about Rs 2,400 crore) to develop a township project at Colombo in tie-up with Urban Development Authority (UDA) of Sri Lanka.

Press Colombo to allow war crimes probe: Amnesty to India

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 16:56

India must press Colombo to allow an independent international probe into the alleged war crimes committed during the Sri Lankan civil war, Amnesty International said Wednesday.

Sri Lanka accuses diplomats of interfering in its affairs

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 02:53

The Sri Lankan government Sunday accused some diplomats of interfering in the country`s domestic affairs, Xinhua reported.

Jeev, Jyoti, Lahiri to take part in Louis Philippe Cup

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:53

Ace golfer Jeev Milkha Singh, seasoned Jyoti Randhawa and emerging star Anirban Lahiri will turn up for their respective teams in the third edition of the Louis Philippe Cup pro golf league tournament to be held at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club from February 17-22.

Governor convenes Tamil Nadu Assembly on January 30

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 14:47

Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah on Tuesday convened the Assembly session on January 30.

US seeks probe into Lanka war crimes

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 18:12

The US on Sunday pressed Sri Lanka to probe alleged rights abuses by its army through independent and credible investigations after a top American diplomat recorded eyewitness accounts of serious "abuses" during the final stages of the civil war with the LTTE.

Relatives of 1998 Lanka air crash victims identify belongings

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 23:03

Relatives of the victims of an air crash in Sri Lanka attended a public display on Saturday to identify their belongings, over 15 years after the tragedy.

Sri Lanka protests US war crimes remarks

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:47

Sri Lanka said Friday it would protest to the United States over its allegations that army shelling killed hundreds of families during the final days of the island`s ethnic civil war.

Stage crash ends Sri Lanka`s five-star New Year bash

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 21:10

Dozens of party-goers were hospitalised in Sri Lanka today after a stage collapsed at the five-star Colombo Hilton hotel during New Year celebrations, organisers of the festivities said.

Indo-Lanka ties in 2013 affected by Tamil issue

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 16:36

India-Sri Lanka ties in 2013 were affected by differences over alleged rights abuses in the war against the LTTE and giving political rights to Tamils, even as Colombo held provincial polls after 25 years in the Tamil-dominated north as part of reconciliation.