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Sushma Swaraj slams Centre on fishermen`s issue

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 22:31

Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Friday accused the Centre of remaining "indifferent" to the problem of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat who are affected by attacks from the Sri Lankan and Pakistan Navy.

Nine Lankan fishermen arrested for illegally entering EEZ

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 16:22

Nine Lankan fishermen have been arrested by the Indian Coast Guard for illegally fishing in Indian waters.

Fishermen`s arrests: Jayalalithaa blames `elements` in Sri Lanka Navy

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 13:19

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has said some "elements" in the Sri Lanka Navy are out to "spoil" the conducive environment created between the fishing communities of two nations.

1st Test: Perera's five-fer hands Sri Lanka massive win against Bangladesh

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:25

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera picked up five wickets as Sri Lanka thumped fragile Bangladesh by an innings and 248 runs in the first Test here Thursday.

India, Lanka discuss fishermen, maritime security trilateral

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 19:21

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday held extensive talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart G L Peiris on key bilateral issues including fishermen, India-assisted developmental project in Northern Province and prospects for enhanced economic cooperation.

1st Test: Jayawardene`s double ton powers Sri Lanka to massive lead on day 3

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 18:57

Mahela Jayawardene struck his seventh double hundred and Kithuruwan Vithanage reached his maiden century as Sri Lanka toyed with Bangladesh`s toothless attack before declaring their first innings on a mammoth 730 for six in Dhaka on Wednesday.

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 military denies using illegal weapons against LTTE

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 00:37

The Sri Lankan military denied accusations that it used illegal weapons in combating the LTTE during the decisive phase of the civil war in 2009.

Sri Lanka mass grave toll reaches 50

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 20:04

The UN Human Rights Council has passed two rights resolutions against Sri Lanka and a third one is expected in March.

Gold seized from air passengers in TN

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 15:17

More than one kg of gold was seized from three persons, who arrived by a flight from Sri Lanka on Monday.

Waqar's dilemma: To be or not to be!

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 13:27

Pakistan bowling great Waqar Younis has said that he is as still undecided on whether to apply for the post of head coach of the national team.

Australian student raped in Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 11:58

An Australian student was raped by a tour guide in Sri lanka`s Ambalagonda town, a media report here said.