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.

India, Lanka discuss FTA implementation, trade issues

Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015, 13:17

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here, India and Sri Lanka have discussed the implementation of a free trade pact and stepping up economic cooperation while addressing issues of trade imbalance.

IMF rules out fresh bailout for Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 17:15

The IMF on Wednesday ruled out a fresh bail-out for Sri Lanka, which had hoped to secure loans of more than $4.0 billion to restructure expensive debt taken on by the previous regime.

Sri Lanka cancels licences for foreign mining firms

Last Updated: Sunday, March 1, 2015, 17:04

Sri Lanka`s new president has cancelled mining licences issued by the previous government to 16 foreign companies to search for blue sapphires and other gems, his office said Sunday.

Spice launches Android One smartphone in Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Friday, February 6, 2015, 13:01

In Indonesia, Spice Mobility has launched the Android One phones under the brand name Nexian Journey One.

Lanka to seek RBI help to trace money stashed abroad

Last Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 18:33

The new Sri Lankan government on Thursday said it plans to seek assistance from the Reserve Bank of India, the World Bank and the IMF to trace billions of dollars in ill-gotten wealth allegedly stashed abroad by persons close to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka slams US` `intrusive` rights resolution move

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:45

Sri Lanka slammed "intrusive" US move to sponsor third resolution against it at the UN rights body criticising its post-war reconciliation and said such action only serves to polarise the country.

Sri Lanka arrests 19 Indian fishermen, seizes 5 boats

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 14:37

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 19 Indian fishermen and seized five boats when they were allegedly fishing in the country`s waters.

Sri Lanka arrests 19 Indian fishermen, seizes 5 boats

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 13:54

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 19 Indian fishermen and seized five boats when they were allegedly fishing in the country`s waters.

8 fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Naval personnel

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 12:24

Eight fishermen in two mechanised boats were detained by Sri Lankan Navy personnel while fishing near Katchateevu islet, `Q` branch officials said on Sunday.

No agenda against Sri Lanka: US

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 23:03

A senior US government official has insisted the US has no agenda against Sri Lanka but is compelled to take up certain issues.

Surajkund Mela opens amid fanfare

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 21:51

The 28th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, which has Goa as its theme state this year, was inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, amid performances by artistes from Haryana, Sri Lanka, Goa and Uzbekistan.