India-sri Lanka

Sri Lanka can't find cash to pay even one ship for petrol, says minister

Prime Minister has said the nation is working to obtain dollars in the open market to also pay for three ships with crude oil.

Sri Lanka could face shortage of fuel by third week of Jan: Energy Minister

The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday had announced a USD 1.2 billion economic relief package amidst a severe foreign exchange crisis

Sri Lanka PM appointed as finance minister, to lead debt talks with IMF

He has held talks with foreign envoys, including from India, China and the US, and discussed with representatives from ADB and World Bank ways to replenish food, fertilizer and medicine supplies

Indian consignment of 40,000 MT of petrol reaches crisis hit-Sri Lanka

A consignment of around 40,000 metric tonnes of petrol from India reached Sri Lanka, which is reeling under its worst-ever economic crisis, on Monday, the Indian mission in the island nation announced

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India supplies another 40,000 metric tonnes of diesel to Sri Lanka

India on Saturday provided another 40,000 metric tonnes of diesel to Sri Lanka under the credit line facility to the island nation which is grappling with its worst economic crisis.

India, Japan to provide relief supplies worth millions to Sri Lanka

India and Japan will provide food relief supplies worth millions of dollars to Sri Lanka that is grappling with its worst economic crisis, leading to protests over the government's mismanagement

Ship with relief materials from India for Lanka to reach Colombo on Sunday

An Indian ship laden with urgent relief supplies like rice, medicines and milk powder for the people of crisis-hit Sri Lanka is scheduled to reach Colombo on Sunday, the Indian High Commission said

RBI approves India, Sri Lanka trade settlement in rupee outside ACU

Regulatory nod only for State Bank of India's term loan of $1 billion for island nation battling economic crisis.

Veteran lawmaker Wickremesinghe sworn in as new Sri Lanka prime minister

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa pledges to form a new government to end political instability.

The PM's meeting, then the mob. 'Turning point' in Sri Lankan crisis

Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down on Tuesday and his brother, the president, gave sweeping powers to the police for enforcing order.

India fully supportive of Sri Lanka's democracy and economic recovery: MEA

India on Tuesday said it is "fully supportive" of Sri Lanka's democracy, stability and economic recovery, a day after the island nation's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa quit amid massive protests

Stalin appeals to people to contribute to humanitarian relief for Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday appealed to people to contribute to the humanitarian relief material to be sent to the people of Sri Lanka in their economic crisis situation.Earlier on Monday, Stalin thanked the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for accepting Tamil Nadu's request on supplementing India's humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, an island nation gripped by a severe economic crisis.Tamil Nadu Assembly had passed a resolution seeking permission to supply rice and essential medicines as an aid to Sri Lanka. Responding to that, Jaishankar said that Tamil Nadu Government's assistance can supplement what is being provided by the government of India and informed that Sri Lanka prefers inclusive distribution.Taking to Twitter, Stalin had written, "A personal thanks to Hon'ble @DrSJaishankar for accepting Tamil Nadu's request to help the people of Sri Lanka. I am sure that this humane gesture will be greatly welcomed by all and help to improve the warmth and ...

India, World Bank considering $2-billion bridge finance: Sri Lanka

India has extended the duration of the $400-million currency swap facility which had been concluded with the island nation in January.

India sends one more consignment of 40,000 MT of diesel to Sri Lanka

India on Thursday said it has delivered one more consignment of 40,000 MT of diesel to Sri Lanka under the Indian credit line to help ease the acute power crisis in the island nation.

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka, India revive talks to link electric grids: Report

India and Sri Lanka have resumed talks on linking their electricity grids, officials told Reuters

Indian tea companies smell opportunity as Sri Lanka crisis brews

Island nation largest orthodox tea supplier, exporting over 95% of its production, according to ICRA report

India open to additional $2-bn aid for Sri Lanka with eye on China: Report

Sri Lanka, hit by its worst economic crisis since independence and on the brink of its first debt default, has been asking friendly nations including India and China for credit lines, food and energy

TN prepares for arrival of more refugees as crisis looms large in Sri Lanka

With the arrival of four more Sri Lankan Tamils into the state, the Tamil Nadu government is preparing itself for more refugees hitting the shores of the state.

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