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Sri Lanka can't be under lockdown till Covid-19 cure found: Rajapaksa

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that it was impractical for the nation to be under a lockdown until a cure for Covid-19 was found, hence the public should be ready to lead normal lives but with guidelines

Hambantota port not a 'debt trap' by China: Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa

Rajapaksa said this after holding talks with a high-powered Chinese delegation led by ruling Communist Party Politburo member Yang Jiechi

Sri Lankan minister criticises India for power-sharing call with Tamils

India in 1987 intervened to end the civil war between Sri Lankan government forces and minority ethnic Tamil rebels

Lankan govt to introduce multiple amendments to 20th Constitution Amendment

A total of 39 petitions have been filed so far in the Supreme Court against the controversial bill which was tabled in Parliament by the government

Sri Lanka to ensure no nation dominates Indian Ocean: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that his country is against any country dominating the Indian Ocean and that it would stay neutral.

Sri Lankan govt tables Bill giving sweeping powers to the President

The 19A was seen as the most progressive pro-democracy reformist move since Sri Lanka came to be governed under the all-powerful executive presidency in 1978.

Sri Lanka Prez drafts constitutional changes, seeks to restore exec powers

The latest changes also include replacing the Constitutional Council with a weakened Parliamentary Council made up of only legislators and no civil society members

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa vows to abolish 19th Amendment

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday vowed to abolish the 19th Amendment that curtailed the powers of the President and strengthened the role of Parliament.

Mahinda Rajapaksa set for a comeback with likely landslide in Lanka polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first world leaders to congratulate Rajapaksa on the outcome of the elections

NSA Doval meets Lankan Prez, pledges $50 mn security assistance from India

India has pledged a USD 50 million security assistance to Sri Lanka as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and discussed a range of bilateral issues, including strengthening cooperation in defence, intelligence sharing and maritime security. Doval arrived in Colombo on Saturday on a previously unannounced visit during which he also met several foreign diplomats and discussed important issues of mutual interest. "A very cordial discussion was held with National Security Advisor of India, Ajit Doval today. Strengthening of bilateral cooperation on national security, intelligence sharing, maritime security & fostering of regional collaboration, were some of the key points of discussion," President Rajapaksa tweeted on Saturday. The President's office said Doval pledged that India will provide USD 50 million to Sri Lanka to help the country purchase equipment for its security forces. During the talks, India also pledged to provide assistance to .

Lanka's Rajapaksa orders probe on previous govt's anti-corruption panels

Two retired senior judges and a former police chief have been appointed to the panel which has been mandated to come out with a report within six months

Year in Review: How democracies around the world were redefined in 2019

Business Standard compiles the list of key leaders and individuals redefining democracy in 2019.

Best of BS Opinion: Sri Lanka & Sino-Indian rivalry, onion crisis, and more

From why Rajapaksa being Sri Lanka's president won't change much its ties with Asia's rivals to why India Inc is afraid to criticise the govt, here are few Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Sri Lanka leased Hambantota port to China for 99 yrs. Now it wants it back

The port is emblematic of the controversy dogging Chinese President Xi Jinping's Belt and Road initiative from Kenya to Myanmar

Modi announces $50 mn assistance to Sri Lanka to deal with terrorism

In a media statement, Modi said India's line of credit of $400 million will further boost Sri Lanka's development

Rajapaksa's visit can boost trade, investments with Sri Lanka: Assocham

Rajapaksa arrived here on Thursday on a three-day visit, his first overseas tour after taking over the reins of Sri Lanka 10 days back, a reflection of importance he attaches to ties with India

Will strive to take ties with India to very high level: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

He also said both India and Sri Lanka need to work together on issues related to security and overall welfare of the people of the two countries

Lanka president Gotabaya to arrive in India for two-day visit on Thursday

Rajapaksa stormed to victory in Sri Lanka's presidential elections, the results of which came on Sunday

Rajapaksas returning to power in Sri Lanka worries Tamil Nadu politicians

As parties in the state continue to fear for the future of the Tamils in the island nation, they have sought the Centre's help to protect them

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints interim Cabinet

The 16-member Cabinet included President's brothers- Mahinda Rajapaksa, 74, and Chamal Rajapaksa, 77, two Tamils and a woman