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Lanka Makes Key Arrest in Easter Blasts

Former intelligence chief Sallay is the most senior figure to be taken into custody in connection with the long running investigation into the coordinated suicide attacks of April 21, 2019….reports Asian Lite

March 1, 2026

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Ex-Lanka Spy Chief Held Over Easter Attacks

Sri Lanka’s former SIS chief, Maj Gen (Retd) Suresh Sallay, was arrested Wednesday over alleged links to the 2019 Easter attacks…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s former State Intelligence Services chief, Major

February 25, 2026

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Sri Lanka ends political pension culture

Sri Lanka’s Parliament scraps lifetime pensions for lawmakers, a symbolic reform under President Dissanayake aimed at restoring trust after the 2022 economic collapse….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Parliament has voted overwhelmingly

February 19, 2026

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India Women Rule Again

With the series already sealed, India delivered another dominant all-round display, piling up 221/2 before restricting Sri Lanka to 191/6 despite a spirited chase….reports Asian Lite News India Women successfully defended a

December 29, 2025

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India offers $450m lifeline to Lanka

S Jaishankar underscored India’s commitment to Sri Lanka during a difficult period, saying a letter from Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s first-responder role and pledged a USD 450 million reconstruction package….reports Asian Lite

December 23, 2025

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India reiterates full support as Jaishankar meets Lankan leaders

EAM Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wishes and message of solidarity in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs

December 23, 2025

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Lanka Welcomes Jaishankar

EAM Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka underscores India’s Neighbourhood First Policy…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, on Monday, where he was received at

December 23, 2025

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EAM Jaishankar Due in Lanka

The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit reflects India’s Neighbourhood First policy and comes amid Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to support relief efforts after Cyclone Ditwah…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs

December 22, 2025

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Cyclone Ditwah: IMF Prioritises Lanka Aid

As the financing discussions advanced, the Trump administration moved quickly to bolster Sri Lanka’s humanitarian response….reports Asian Lite News The International Monetary Fund said its priority now is Sri Lanka’s request for

December 8, 2025

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India ramps up rescue ops in Lanka

INS Sukanya also reached Trincomalee carrying critical relief material for Sri Lankan authorities…reports Asian Lite News India has highlighted ongoing humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka through coordinated rescue, medical, and relief operations

December 4, 2025

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