Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Sri Lanka as the "precious pearl of the Indian Ocean," highlighting the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilisational ties between the two nations.

India secured defence and energy deals with neighbouring Sri Lanka on Saturday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, seen as a move to counter rival China's growing influence in the region.

Sri Lanka's leader rolled out the red carpet on Saturday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Colombo balances ties with neighbouring giant India and its biggest lender, China. President Anura ...

Kumarakulasingham Dinojan, 15, right, who lost his left hand below his wrist and has damaged fingers in his right hand from a mine blast six years ago, spends time with his brother Vilvaraj Jethurshan ...

MANKULAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thavarathnam Pushparani fought ... She financed one daughter’s university education and her marriage. However, she also cares for a daughter injured in crossfire ...

MANKULAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decadeslong separatist war and later ...