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Ship with relief materials from India for Lanka to reach Colombo on Sunday

An Indian ship laden with urgent relief supplies like rice, medicines and milk powder for the people of crisis-hit Sri Lanka is scheduled to reach Colombo on Sunday, the Indian High Commission said

RBI approves India, Sri Lanka trade settlement in rupee outside ACU

Regulatory nod only for State Bank of India's term loan of $1 billion for island nation battling economic crisis.

Sri Lanka can't find cash to pay even one ship for petrol, says minister

Prime Minister has said the nation is working to obtain dollars in the open market to also pay for three ships with crude oil.

Veteran lawmaker Wickremesinghe sworn in as new Sri Lanka prime minister

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa pledges to form a new government to end political instability.

The PM's meeting, then the mob. 'Turning point' in Sri Lankan crisis

Mahinda Rajapaksa stepped down on Tuesday and his brother, the president, gave sweeping powers to the police for enforcing order.

India fully supportive of Sri Lanka's democracy and economic recovery: MEA

India on Tuesday said it is "fully supportive" of Sri Lanka's democracy, stability and economic recovery, a day after the island nation's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa quit amid massive protests

Stalin appeals to people to contribute to humanitarian relief for Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday appealed to people to contribute to the humanitarian relief material to be sent to the people of Sri Lanka in their economic crisis situation.Earlier on Monday, Stalin thanked the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for accepting Tamil Nadu's request on supplementing India's humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, an island nation gripped by a severe economic crisis.Tamil Nadu Assembly had passed a resolution seeking permission to supply rice and essential medicines as an aid to Sri Lanka. Responding to that, Jaishankar said that Tamil Nadu Government's assistance can supplement what is being provided by the government of India and informed that Sri Lanka prefers inclusive distribution.Taking to Twitter, Stalin had written, "A personal thanks to Hon'ble @DrSJaishankar for accepting Tamil Nadu's request to help the people of Sri Lanka. I am sure that this humane gesture will be greatly welcomed by all and help to improve the warmth and ...

India, World Bank considering $2-billion bridge finance: Sri Lanka

India has extended the duration of the $400-million currency swap facility which had been concluded with the island nation in January.

India sends one more consignment of 40,000 MT of diesel to Sri Lanka

India on Thursday said it has delivered one more consignment of 40,000 MT of diesel to Sri Lanka under the Indian credit line to help ease the acute power crisis in the island nation.

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka, India revive talks to link electric grids: Report

India and Sri Lanka have resumed talks on linking their electricity grids, officials told Reuters

Indian tea companies smell opportunity as Sri Lanka crisis brews

Island nation largest orthodox tea supplier, exporting over 95% of its production, according to ICRA report

India open to additional $2-bn aid for Sri Lanka with eye on China: Report

Sri Lanka, hit by its worst economic crisis since independence and on the brink of its first debt default, has been asking friendly nations including India and China for credit lines, food and energy

TN prepares for arrival of more refugees as crisis looms large in Sri Lanka

With the arrival of four more Sri Lankan Tamils into the state, the Tamil Nadu government is preparing itself for more refugees hitting the shores of the state.

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Sri Lanka's economic crisis may encourage it to strengthen ties with India

International Monetary Fund (IMF) data shows the economy's net international reserves have been negative since December last year

India supplies two fuel consignments to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

The country of 20 million people is suffering its worst economic crisis in decades, short supply of fuel resulting in hours-long power cuts every day

Local currency trading with Sri Lanka not feasible, says govt official

This is because there's no demand for Indian goods at present, except for essential items that India is supplying under humanitarian grounds

LIVE: Russia has withdrawn two-third of forces near Kyiv, says US official

The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the forces would likely be redirected towards eastern Ukraine, but it was still not confirmed

Sri Lankan Cabinet resigns amid protests over economic crisis; PM to stay

The enraged public has been demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

As Sri Lanka battles economic crisis, Indians rethink travel plan

Travel firms and hotels say they have not recorded cancellations, but the island declaring a national emergency is worrying for business.