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Sri Lanka India Oil Deal
On January 6, 2022, the Sri Lankan Government signed an agreement with the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC). According to the agreement, Sri Lanka will lease oil tanks to IOC. About the Agreement Sri Lanka has leased 14 tanks to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Trincomalee Oil Tank Deal- Updates
Sri Lankan Cabinet has given its approval to a new deal with India, announced by the energy minister, for jointly developing the Trincomalee oil tank farm. Key Facts Ministers have nod to proposal presented by Minister of Power for allocating: 24 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is Trincomalee oil tank farm deal?
Sri Lanka is soon going to ink the long-dragging deal with India for jointly develop the ‘Trincomalee oil tank farm’. Highlights Trincomalee oil tank farm deal is a coveted project, that has remained controversial since long time. India and Sri ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India and Sri Lanka revive Parliament Friendship Association
India and Sri Lanka have revived their “Parliamentary Friendship Association” for which Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has been selected as its president. Key Points This association was there in the past. It is being revived for current Parliament which was elected in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Sri Lanka receives first consignment of Nano Nitrogen Liquid Fertilizer from India
Sri Lanka has received the first consignment of non-harmful Nano Nitrogen liquid fertiliser from India on October 20, 2021. Key Facts Of all, India sent 3.1 million litres of high quality non-harmful Nano Nitrogen liquid fertiliser. The fertilizer will help ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
INS Shakti reached Sri Lanka with 100 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen
Indian naval ship (INS) Shakti reached Sri Lanka on August 22, 2021 carrying 100 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in a bid to help the island nation in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. Highlights INS Shakti was deployed for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India extends USD 100 mn LoC to Sri Lanka
India has extended a USD 100 million Line of Credit to Sri Lanka to finance projects in solar energy sector. Key Points Agreement was signed between Sri Lankan government and Export-Import Bank of India. This LOC will also ensure that ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
SLAF’s 70th anniversary: Suryakirans, Sarang & Tejas to Take Part in Celebrations
The Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) will celebrate its 70th anniversary in March 2021. In the celebration, the Indian Air Force’s Sarang, Surya kirans and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas will participate in Colombo from March 3 to 5, 2021. Significance ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
‘Vaccine Maitri Initiative’ extended to Sri Lanka
India has extended its “Vaccine Maitri Initiative” to Sri-Lanka now. As per the agreement, India dispatched 500000 doses of Covishield vaccines to Sri Lanka as grant assistance. The vaccine maitri initiative has delivered nearly five million doses to seven countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India-Sri Lanka to hold SLINEX military exercise
On October 19, 2020, India and Sri Lanka are to begin a three-day military exercise “SLINEX”. The eighth edition of the exercise is to be held off coast of Trincomalee. It is to be conducted in non-contact at-sea only format. ..