Prime Minister Narendra Modi also flagged off the Rameswaram-Tambaram (Chennai) express train from the new Pabman Bridge
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The fishermen issue figured prominently during talks between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday
Modi should also ensure that a resolution is passed in the Parliament to make sure the rights of Tamil Nadu are not curbed, he said at an official event here
The bridge, built at a cost of Rs 550 crore, connects Rameswaram Island to the mainland, enhancing connectivity and boosting regional development
During the prime minister's visit, the two nations inked a defence pact to institutionalise military cooperation
President Murmu said that Lord Rama presented the highest ideals of sacrifice, commitment, harmony, and valor for humankind
PM Modi said he is proud of the manner in which BJP 'karyakartas' are working round-the-clock, in every part of the nation and serving the poor
The MoU on defence cooperation will remain in force for five years, he said, adding that the decision to formalise the MoU was reached during the 2023 defence dialogue between the two nations
PM Modi Modi landed in Colombo last evening after concluding his trip to Bangkok where he attended a summit of the BIMSTEC
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The Tamil community in Sri Lanka has been demanding the implementation of the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution that provides for devolution of power to it
PM Modi arrived in Colombo on Apr 4 for his first visit to Sri Lanka since 2019, on a three-day State visit at the invitation of President Dissanayake
India and Sri Lanka signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement to bolster defence ties, promote maritime security, and increase strategic engagement
PM Modi is expected to visit the renowned Ramanathaswamy temple at Rameswaram at around 12:45 pm for darshan and pooja and later lay the foundation stone
Several agreements were also firmed up between the two sides following the talks between the two leaders
Sathyan stressed the need for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of detained fishermen
PM Modi's arrival in Colombo came after his visit to Thailand, where he held a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended the Bimstec Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was reacting to the Union Cabinet's approval for four projects of the Ministry of Railways involving a total cost of about Rs 18,658 crore, a government press note said
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