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Politics aside, why Katchatheevu matters
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Politics aside, why Katchatheevu matters

India Today  

Katchatheevu means 'barren island' in Tamil. While the ‘Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime Boundary Agreement of 1974' gave away the island to Sri Lanka, Indian fishermen were still allowed to access Katchatheevu. "The Indian Ministry of Defense must strengthen INS Parundu naval air base at Uchipuli and Thanjavur Air Force to thwart the growing Chinese presence near the Sri Lankan island of …

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With China out, Indian firm to build Sri Lanka power project
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With China out, Indian firm to build Sri Lanka power project

The Hindu  

Three years after objecting to a Chinese energy projectin northern Sri Lanka, barely 50 km off Tamil Nadu, India is set to implement a hybrid power project in three islands off Jaffna peninsula with a $11-million grant. Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, the Government of Sri Lanka, and Indian company U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions on March 1 signed the contract …

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

A ferry tale from the neighbourhood

Hindustan Times  

The launch of a ferry service between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in Sri Lanka on Saturday is in step with the view in New Delhi and Colombo to increase connectivity between the two neighbours. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Saturday, mentioned grid connection, pipeline and economic corridor besides housing projects, cultural centres and hospitals in …

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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  

“The launch of a passenger ferry service from Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai near Jaffna in Sri Lanka is a “truly big step” for boosting people-to-people contacts,” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on October 14. In his remarks at a virtual ceremony on the launch of the ferry service, Jaishankar said that New Delhi has a "generous and far-sighted …

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Sri Lankan President lauds Indian govt\'s efforts during country\'s financial crisis
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lankan President lauds Indian govt\'s efforts during country\'s financial crisis

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaffna, February 11 : Appreciating the Indian government's efforts to support Sri Lanka during its financial crisis, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe during the dedication of Jaffna Cultural Centre to the people of Sri Lanka said that the two countries are having discussions for the economic development of the area and the projects in Trincomalee Port. Built with an Indian …

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‘Chinese investment’ in sea cucumber farm sparks concerns among northern Sri Lankan fishermen
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Chinese investment’ in sea cucumber farm sparks concerns among northern Sri Lankan fishermen

The Hindu  

Citingmediareports ofa Chinese firm investing in a sea cucumber farm in Pungudutivu, off Jaffna Peninsula in northern Sri Lanka, local fishermen have raised concern over its potential impact on their livelihoods, marine ecosystem, and land. In June this year, the Cabinet approved a proposal for a large-scale commercial sea cucumber project spanning 5,000 acres in Jaffna, Mannar, Kilinochchi and Batticaloa …

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India will support democracy, stability in Sri Lanka: PM Modi
2 years, 6 months ago

India will support democracy, stability in Sri Lanka: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will continue to stand with the people of Sri Lanka and support democracy, stability and economic recovery in the neighbouring country. Noting Sri Lanka was passing through difficult times, Mr. Modi, who was in Chennai to inaugurate and lay the foundation for several schemes involving an investment of over ₹31,000 crore, …

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