Foundation stone laid for first of 13 India-funded bridges in Sri Lanka

IANS | September 20, 2026 8:59 PM

Colombo, Sep 20 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on Sunday joined Bimal Rathnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, in laying the foundation stone for the Moragahakanda Bridge in Matale, the first of 13 permanent bridges to be constructed across Sri Lanka under India’s grant assistance.

India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership with SLINEX 26

IANS | September 20, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed the enduring maritime partnership and shared commitment to a secure Indian Ocean Region (IOR) with the bilateral exercise SLINEX26 in Visakhapatnam, the spokesperson of the Indian Navy said on Sunday.