Russia's Aeroflot suspends commercial flights to Colombo

Jun 04, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 4 : Russia's Aeroflot has suspended its commercial flights to Colombo after Sri Lankan authorities detained its Airbus A330 jet.

Sri Lankan navy thwarts migration attempt, detains over 100 people

Jun 28, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 28 : Sri Lankan navy detained over 100 people in two days, who were trying to migrate to Australia by...

Annamalai urges Jaishankar to intervene in arrest of 12 Tamil fishermen by Sri Lankan navy

Dec 10, 2023

He requested Jaishankar, seeking his intervention in the repatriation of 16 fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan navy.

High Commission engaged with Lankan authorities for early release of remaining Indian fishermen: MEA

Jan 06, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 6 : The high commission is engaged in talks with the Sri Lankan authorities for the early release of the...

Speculation is rife whether questionable ship carrying Chinese consignment reached Sri Lankan waters or not: Report

Nov 03, 2021

Colombo [Sri Lanka], November 3 : A questionable ship named 'Hippo Spirit', carrying the consignment of Chinese organic fertiliser, has made several attempts to...

25 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry detained by Sri Lankan Navy

Dec 10, 2023

25 Indian fishermen, who were fishing in international waters, were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy along with their two trawlers, off Point Pedro...