1. #Opinion: Sunday 06, April 2025, 12:15. 3889. / 2. ##PM INDIA: NEWS UPDATES: PM inaugurates India-assisted Rail Infrastructure Projects: 06 Apr 2025. // + 8 MORE

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1. #Opinion: Sunday 06, April 2025, 12:15. 3889. / 

2. ##PM INDIA: NEWS UPDATES: PM inaugurates India-assisted Rail Infrastructure Projects:  06 Apr 2025. //

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VIDEO: PM Modi & Sri Lankan President unveil Plaque & flag-off the train

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​Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, accompanied by the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, today participated in a ceremony to inaugurate and launch two railway projects built with Indian assistance in Anuradhapura.

The leaders inaugurated the 128 km Maho-Omanthai railway line refurbished with Indian assistance of USD 91.27 million, followed by the launch of construction of an advanced signaling system from Maho to Anuradhapura, being built with Indian grant assistance of USD 14.89.

These landmark railway modernisation projects implemented under the India-Sri Lanka development partnership represent a significant milestone in strengthening north-south rail connectivity in Sri Lanka. They would facilitate fast and efficient movement of both passenger and freight traffic across the country.

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3.###PM visits Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple: 06 Apr 2025. ///

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​Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, along with the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura and offered prayers at the revered Mahabodhi tree.

​The tree is believed to have grown from the Bo sapling that was brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamitta Maha Theri from India in the 3rd Century BCE. The temple stands as a testament to the strong civilizational linkages that form the foundation of the close India-Sri Lanka partnership.

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4.####PM greets everyone on occasion of Ram Navami: 06 Apr 2025. ////

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The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi greeted everyone on occasion of Ram Navami today.

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In separate posts on X, he said:

“सभी देशवासियों को रामनवमी की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। प्रभु श्रीराम के जन्मोत्सव का यह पावन-पुनीत अवसर आप सबके जीवन में नई चेतना और नया उत्साह लेकर आए, जो सशक्त, समृद्ध और समर्थ भारत के संकल्प को निरंतर नई ऊर्जा प्रदान करे। जय श्रीराम!”

“Ram Navami greetings to everyone! May the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram always remain upon us and guide us in all our endeavours. Looking forward to being in Rameswaram later today!”

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5.#####Leaders of Indian Origin Tamil from Sri Lanka meet PM: 05 Apr 2025. /////

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VIDEO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Indian Origin Tamil Parties in Sri Lanka

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Leaders of Indian Origin Tamil from Sri Lanka meet PM

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The leaders of Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) from Sri Lanka met the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today in Colombo. Shri Modi announced that India will support construction  of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, the sacred site Seetha Eliya temple and other community development projects for IOTs in cooperation with the Government of Sri Lanka.

In separate posts on X, he said:

“The meeting with leaders of Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) was fruitful. The community constitutes a living bridge between the two countries for over 200 years. India will support construction  of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, the sacred site Seetha Eliya temple and other community development projects for IOTs in cooperation with the Government of Sri Lanka.”

“இந்தியாவை பூர்வீகமாக கொண்ட தமிழ் மக்களுடன் சுமூகமான சந்திப்பு இடம்பெற்றிருந்தது. இச்சமூகத்தினர் 200 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேலாக இரு நாடுகளுக்குமான ஒரு வாழும் உறவுப் பாலமாக திகழ்கின்றனர். இலங்கை அரசாங்கத்துடனான ஒத்துழைப்புடன் இந்தியாவை பூர்வீகமாக கொண்ட தமிழ் மக்களுக்காக 10000 வீடுகள், சுகாதார வசதிகள், புனித சீதை அம்மன் ஆலயம் ஆகியவற்றின் நிர்மாணம் மற்றும் ஏனைய சமூக அபிவிருத்தி திட்டங்களுக்காக இந்தியா ஆதரவு வழங்கும்.”

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6.######PM meets leaders of the Tamil community of Sri Lanka: 05 Apr 2025. //////

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VIDEO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the Tamil Political Parties Leaders of Sri Lanka

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PM meets leaders of the Tamil community of Sri Lanka

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The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the leaders of the Tamil community of Sri Lanka today in Colombo. During the meeting, he conveyed condolences on the passing of respected Tamil leaders, Thiru R. Sampanthan and Thiru Mavai Senathirajah.

In separate posts on X, he wrote:

“It is always a pleasure to meet the leaders of the Tamil community of Sri Lanka. Conveyed my condolences on the passing of respected Tamil leaders, Thiru R. Sampanthan and Thiru Mavai Senathirajah, both of whom were personally known to me. Reiterated unwavering commitment to a life of equality, dignity and justice for the Tamil community within united Sri Lanka. Many projects and initiatives launched during my visit will contribute to their social, economic and cultural progress.”

“இலங்கையில் உள்ள தமிழ் சமூகத்தினரது தலைவர்களை சந்திக்கின்றமை எப்பொழுதும் மகிழ்ச்சிக்குரிய ஒரு விடயமாகும்.  பெருமதிப்புக்குரிய தமிழ் தலைவர்களான திரு இரா. சம்பந்தன் மற்றும் திரு மாவை சேனாதிராஜா ஆகியோரது மறைவுக்கு இச்சந்தர்ப்பத்தில் அனுதாபம் தெரிவித்தேன், அவர்கள் இருவருமே தனிப்பட்ட ரீதியில் எனக்கு தெரிந்தவர்கள். அத்துடன், ஐக்கிய இலங்கைக்குள் தமிழ் சமூகத்திற்கு சமத்துவம், கௌரவம் மற்றும் நீதி ஆகியவற்றுடனான வாழ்க்கைக்கான எமது அசைக்கமுடியாத அர்ப்பணிப்பு இச்சந்திப்பின்போது மீண்டும் வலியுறுத்தப்பட்டது. எனது விஜயத்தின்போது ஆரம்பித்துவைக்கப்பட்ட பல திட்டங்களும் முன்னெடுப்புகளும் அவர்களது சமூக, பொருளாதார மற்றும் கலாசார முன்னேற்றத்துக்கான பங்களிப்பை வழங்கும்.”

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7.#######PM meets Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition: 05 Apr 2025. ///////

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VIDEO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Sri Lanka's Leader of Opposition, Sajith Premdasa

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PM meets Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition

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The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Sajith Premadasa today in Colombo.

He wrote in separate posts on X:

“Glad to meet Sri Lanka’s Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Sajith Premadasa. Appreciated his personal contribution and commitment to strengthening India-Sri Lanka friendship. Our special partnership receives support in Sri Lanka cutting across party lines. Our cooperation and robust development partnership are guided by the welfare of the people of our two countries.

@sajithpremadasa”

“இலங்கை எதிர்க்கட்சித் தலைவர் திரு சஜித் பிரேமதாச அவர்களைச் சந்தித்தமையையிட்டு நான் பெருமகிழ்வடைகின்றேன். இந்திய இலங்கை நட்புறவை வலுவாக்குவதற்கான அவரது தனிப்பட்ட அர்ப்பணிப்பு மற்றும் பங்களிப்புக்காக பாராட்டுகள் தெரிவிக்கப்பட்டது.எமது விசேட பங்குடைமைக்கு இலங்கையில் கட்சி வேறுபாடுகளின்றி சகலராலும் ஆதரவு வழங்கப்படுகின்றது. அத்துடன், நமது ஒத்துழைப்பும் வலுவான அபிவிருத்தி பங்குடைமையும் நமது இரு நாட்டு மக்களினதும் நலன்களால் வழிநடத்தப்படுகின்றன.

@sajithpremadasa”

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8.########PM interacts with members of the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team: 05 Apr 2025. ///////

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VIDEO: LIVE: PM Modi's special interaction with Sri Lankan cricketers

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PM interacts with members of the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team

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The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted today with members of the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team, which won the World Cup that year.

In separate posts on X, he wrote:

“Cricket connects!

Delighted to interact with members of the 1996 Sri Lankan cricket team, which won the World Cup that year. This team captured the imagination of countless sports lovers!”

“கிரிக்கெட் மூலமான பிணைப்பு!

1996 உலகக் கிண்ணத்தை வெற்றிகொண்ட அன்றைய இலங்கை கிரிக்கட் அணியின் வீரர்களுடன் கலந்துரையாடியமையையிட்டு பெருமகிழ்வடைகின்றேன். இந்த அணியினர் எண்ணற்ற விளையாட்டு இரசிகர்களது மனதைக் கவர்ந்திருந்தனர்!”

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9.#########PM pays tribute at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial: 05 Apr 2025. /////////

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VIDEO:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays wreath at the IPKF Memorial in Sri Lanka

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PM pays tribute at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial

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​Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid his respects at the ‘Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial’ in Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, near Colombo, today.

The IPKF Memorial commemorates the soldiers of the Indian Peace Keeping Force, who made the supreme sacrifice in defending the unity and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka.

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JAI HIND
JAI BHARATHAM
VANDHE MADHARAM
BHARAT MATHA KI JAI.

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