Passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka begins again after nearly 40 years
1 year, 2 months ago

Passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka begins again after nearly 40 years

The Hindu  

An international, high-speed passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in the northern province of Sri Lanka, has resumed as of Saturday, October 14, 2023, after a gap of nearly four decades. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter In video messages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe hailed this diplomatic effort and highlighted the importance of launching the ferry service between the two nations. Calling it a new chapter in diplomatic and economic ties between India and Sri Lanka, Mr. Modi said the ferry service will help strengthen cultural, commercial, and civilisational ties between the two nations. The operation of the ferry service will strengthen cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and the northern province of Sri Lanka, said Mr. Sonowal and added that given the proximity of Nagapattinam to various places of religious significance, including Thirunallar, Nagore, and Velankanni, it will ease the travel of pilgrims from the island nation.

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DC Edit | India, Sri Lanka head to a win-win relationship
5 days, 23 hours ago

DC Edit | India, Sri Lanka head to a win-win relationship

Deccan Chronicle  

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India unveils measures to help Lankan economy recover
6 days, 23 hours ago

India unveils measures to help Lankan economy recover

Hindustan Times  

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India, Lanka Vow to Boost Trade Ties
1 week ago

India, Lanka Vow to Boost Trade Ties

Deccan Chronicle  

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'Won't let anyone threaten India's security': Sri Lankan president's promise to PM Modi
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1 week ago

'Won't let anyone threaten India's security': Sri Lankan president's promise to PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

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1 week ago

India, Sri Lanka decide to ramp up defence, energy, trade ties

The Hindu  

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Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake meets Modi: ‘Won’t allow our land to be used against India’s interests’
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1 week ago

Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake meets Modi: ‘Won’t allow our land to be used against India’s interests’

Firstpost  

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Sri Lankan President Dissanayake begins India visit with talks on trade, security
1 week ago

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake begins India visit with talks on trade, security

Firstpost  

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Jaishankar meets Dissanayake and PM Amarasuirya, assures India's continued support in Sri Lanka's economic rebuilding
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar meets Dissanayake and PM Amarasuirya, assures India's continued support in Sri Lanka's economic rebuilding

New Indian Express  

COLOMBO: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and discussed “ways to deepen ongoing cooperation and strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties,” and assured India's continued support to the island nation's economic rebuilding. Jaishankar is the first foreign dignitary to visit Sri Lanka since the National People's Power government led by Dissanayake came to power …

Frequency of ferry service between Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka increased by one more day in a week
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Frequency of ferry service between Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka increased by one more day in a week

The Hindu  

The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka will add an extra weekly sailing. The ferry service, which resumed on 16th August 2024 with the new vessel “Sivagangai,” initially operated daily. Passengers can book tickets via the official website www.sailindsri.com, the ‘Sail IndSri’ app on Google Play Store and App Store, or through registered …

India-Sri Lanka road link to further strengthen trade ties, says expert
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India-Sri Lanka road link to further strengthen trade ties, says expert

The Hindu  

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Ferry service resumes between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai
4 months, 1 week ago

Ferry service resumes between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai

The Hindu  

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6 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Sea service: The Hindu Editorial on the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam
1 year, 2 months ago

Sea service: The Hindu Editorial on the ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam

The Hindu  

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A ferry tale from the neighbourhood
1 year, 2 months ago

A ferry tale from the neighbourhood

Hindustan Times  

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Nagappatinam Kankesanthurai Ferry an Important Milestone, PM Modi
1 year, 2 months ago

Nagappatinam Kankesanthurai Ferry an Important Milestone, PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The ferry service between Nagappatinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in the northern province of Sri Lanka commenced on Saturday. Hailing the launch, New Delhi said that the "direct passenger ferry between India and Sri Lanka will provide an efficient and cost-effective means of travel for the people of the two countries, boost tourism and trade …

Ferry service to Sri Lanka a blow to Lakshadweep islanders
1 year, 2 months ago

Ferry service to Sri Lanka a blow to Lakshadweep islanders

The Hindu  

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India-Sri Lanka ferry service: Embarking on new diplomatic chapter, says PM Modi
1 year, 2 months ago

India-Sri Lanka ferry service: Embarking on new diplomatic chapter, says PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

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Launch of India-Sri Lanka ferry service truly big step: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
1 year, 2 months ago

Launch of India-Sri Lanka ferry service truly big step: External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

The Hindu  

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‘New chapter of diplomatic and economic relations,’ PM says at launch of ferry services between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai
1 year, 2 months ago

‘New chapter of diplomatic and economic relations,’ PM says at launch of ferry services between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai

The Hindu  

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Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka ferry service flagged off, PM Modi, Lankan President join event | Watch
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka ferry service flagged off, PM Modi, Lankan President join event | Watch

India TV News  

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Tamil Nadu to start ferry service from Nagapattinam to Sri Lanka from tomorrow
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu to start ferry service from Nagapattinam to Sri Lanka from tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

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Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka ferry service begins tomorrow. Check ticket prices and offers here
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka ferry service begins tomorrow. Check ticket prices and offers here

India TV News  

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Sri Lanka to take over as Chair of Indian Ocean Rim Association
1 year, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka to take over as Chair of Indian Ocean Rim Association

The Hindu  

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Nagapattinam - Kankesanthurai passenger ferry service to begin on October 10
1 year, 2 months ago

Nagapattinam - Kankesanthurai passenger ferry service to begin on October 10

The Hindu  

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Indigenously-built Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka
1 year, 4 months ago

Indigenously-built Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

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Still incomplete: on India-Sri Lanka ties and their vision
1 year, 4 months ago

Still incomplete: on India-Sri Lanka ties and their vision

The Hindu  

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DC Edit | Delhi's ties with Colombo see promising new turn
1 year, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Delhi's ties with Colombo see promising new turn

Deccan Chronicle  

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Proposed ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai receives positive response
1 year, 5 months ago

Proposed ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai receives positive response

The Hindu  

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India, Sri Lanka to work for economic, tech agreement
1 year, 5 months ago

India, Sri Lanka to work for economic, tech agreement

Live Mint  

IIndia and Sri Lanka on Friday agreed to start discussions on an Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement and unveiled plans to cooperate on power, digital payments, connectivity and green energy. According to the India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership Vision released by the Ministry of External Affairs, this development “has the potential to not only bring down the costs of electricity in …

Sri Lankan Speaker Abeywardena thanks India for help during financial crisis, says 'you saved us'
1 year, 5 months ago

Sri Lankan Speaker Abeywardena thanks India for help during financial crisis, says 'you saved us'

The Hindu  

Describing New Delhi as a "close associate" and a "trustworthy friend" of Colombo, Sri Lanka's Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Friday thanked India for the financial assistance it extended to the island nation when it reeled under an unprecedented economic crisis last year. In his address at the gala dinner reception hosted for delegates of the Indian Travel Congress …

Boat service between Sri Lanka and India to be delayed further
1 year, 5 months ago

Boat service between Sri Lanka and India to be delayed further

India TV News  

According to a Sri Lankan minister, the passenger boat service which is to begin between India and Sri Lanka has been delayed after the port chosen for the boat service was changed. Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said the commencement of passenger boat service between India and Sri Lanka will be delayed, Newsfirst Lanka reported. …

Implications of the Karaikal-Kankesanthurai ferry service
1 year, 11 months ago

Implications of the Karaikal-Kankesanthurai ferry service

The Hindu  

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India and Sri Lanka to launch ferry between Kankesanthurai port and Pondicherry
2 years ago

India and Sri Lanka to launch ferry between Kankesanthurai port and Pondicherry

Deccan Chronicle  

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka and India will start a passenger ferry service next month between Kankesanthurai port in Jaffna district and Pondicherry, according to media reports. Ports, Shipping, and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said arrangements were made to start the ferry service in mid-January next year, Colombo Page reported. According to the minister, during the discussion with ferry …

Sri Lanka, India are 'soulmates', says Indian Envoy Gopal Baglay | Exclusive
2 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka, India are 'soulmates', says Indian Envoy Gopal Baglay | Exclusive

India Today  

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Amid escalating Colombo crisis, India vows it will \'stand with people of Sri Lanka\'
2 years, 5 months ago

Amid escalating Colombo crisis, India vows it will \'stand with people of Sri Lanka\'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Sri Lanka battles an unprecedented economic and political crisis, the Government of India declared on Sunday that it “stands with the people of Sri Lanka” and that it was closely monitoring the evolving situation in the island nation. India stands with the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realise their aspirations for prosperity and progress …

Helping Sri Lanka more meaningfully
2 years, 5 months ago

Helping Sri Lanka more meaningfully

The Hindu  

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has significantly reduced incomes, reduced the availability and affordability of food and thus increased the risk of food insecurity, particularly of the most vulnerable households. As Sri Lankans receive food aid from Tamil Nadu with gratitude, some questions about the transparency and impartiality of the government’s distribution of the same have already arisen. In …

Traders anticipate Karaikal-Jaffna ferry service
2 years, 5 months ago

Traders anticipate Karaikal-Jaffna ferry service

The Hindu  

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Sri Lanka crisis: Ship carrying relief materials from India reaches Colombo
2 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka crisis: Ship carrying relief materials from India reaches Colombo

India Today  

An Indian ship carrying urgent relief supplies like rice, life-saving medicines and milk powder for the people of crisis-hit Sri Lanka arrived in Colombo on Sunday and the consignment was handed over to the government in the island nation. From the people of India to the people of Sri Lanka High Commissioner handed over rice, milk powder & medicines worth …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | How can India help Sri Lanka?
2 years, 8 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | How can India help Sri Lanka?

The Hindu  

Scenes from Colombo just outside the President’s House stunned all last week- as protesters vented their anger over the economic situation they blame the Rajapaksa government- led by President Gotabaya and his brother Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapkasa for. But after that going forward, they don’t have a plan and I believe there is a desire from the Sri Lankan government …

We stand ready to continue to help Sri Lanka: India
2 years, 8 months ago

We stand ready to continue to help Sri Lanka: India

India TV News  

Highlights India said its ready to continue assisting Lanka to recover from under 'Neighbourhood First' policy EAM Bagchi said India has been keenly following economic situation and developments. India has extended assistance of about $2.5B in past 3 months to Sri Lanka: EAM As Sri Lanka reels under a severe economic crisis that triggered a political upheaval, India on Thursday …

India working overtime to ensure swift assistance to Sri Lanka, says Jaishankar
2 years, 8 months ago

India working overtime to ensure swift assistance to Sri Lanka, says Jaishankar

The Hindu  

Recognising that “timing is key” for Sri Lanka as it tries to cope with a grave economic crisis, the Indian system is working “overtime” to expedite its assistance to the island nation, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on March 30, wrapping up his visit to the island nation. What would have taken weeks earlier is now taking days,” he …

India asks Sri Lanka to \'exercise caution\' while handling fishing boats
2 years, 8 months ago

India asks Sri Lanka to \'exercise caution\' while handling fishing boats

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: India has asked Sri Lanka to "exercise caution" so as to prevent any casualties in the course of crackdowns on Indian fishing boats and requested the island nation to tackle the fisheries issue based on a humanitarian approach. "The Indian side asked the relevant Sri Lankan authorities to exercise caution so as to prevent any casualties in the course …

All at sea: India-Sri Lanka relations turn increasingly fragile
2 years, 11 months ago

All at sea: India-Sri Lanka relations turn increasingly fragile

The Hindu  

Two long-standing issues have added a new dimension to the complicated and fraught India-Sri Lanka relations. The issues are: Indian fishermen regularly crossing over to Sri Lankan waters and adopting bottom trawling method of fishing, which Sri Lankan Tamil fishermen claim ruin their livelihood; and the presence of Sri Lankan refugees in India. They are also arranging legal representation.” He …

How India Can Win Sri Lanka Back—Start with Not Reacting to Its China Ties
3 years, 2 months ago

How India Can Win Sri Lanka Back—Start with Not Reacting to Its China Ties

News 18  

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had chosen India for his first visit abroad upon assuming office in November 2019 when he pledged to “strive to elevate Indo-Sri Lankan relations to the highest level possible”. This was viewed as a positive development given that in 2013, as defence secretary, he had alleged India’s role in destabilising Sri Lanka — “Had India acted responsibly, …

Strive to make India a leading maritime nation, says Venkaiah
3 years, 5 months ago

Strive to make India a leading maritime nation, says Venkaiah

The Hindu  

Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for making India a leading maritime nation and emphasised the important role ports will have to play to achieve the ambitious vision. Mr. Venkaiah Naidu was speaking after Visakhapatnam Port Trust Chairman K. Rama Mohana Rao and other senior officials made a presentation on the various activities of the port and its expansion plans …

India tells Sri Lanka to honour pact after Colombo takes back port contract
3 years, 10 months ago

India tells Sri Lanka to honour pact after Colombo takes back port contract

Live Mint  

India said on Tuesday it expected Sri Lanka to honour its agreement to allow it to operate a major port terminal following Colombo's decision to pull out of the deal. The East terminal of Colombo port will be 100% owned and operated by the state-owned Sri Lanka Port Authority, minutes of a cabinet meeting released on Tuesday said. Sri Lanka …

India stands for rights of Tamil people within a united Sri Lanka: Jaishankar's message to Colombo
3 years, 11 months ago

India stands for rights of Tamil people within a united Sri Lanka: Jaishankar's message to Colombo

India Today  

External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar made a strong pitch for Tamil reconciliation during his three-day visit to Colombo. Speaking of the “longstanding” support for the reconciliation process and “inclusive” political outlook that encourages “ethnic harmony”, addressing a joint press conference with Dinesh Gunawardena, Jaishankar said, ”It is in Sri Lanka’s own interest that the expectations of the …

Amid heightened speculation, no final decision on East Container Terminal, says Sri Lanka
4 years, 1 month ago

Amid heightened speculation, no final decision on East Container Terminal, says Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Although the Sri Lankan government is yet to declare its final position on developing the strategic East Container Terminal at the Colombo Port jointly with India and Japan — agreed in May 2019 by the previous government — Port worker unions, which are resisting the project, think Sri Lanka might “concede”. In May 2019, Sri Lanka’s Maithripala Sirisena-Ranil Wickremesinghe administration …

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