INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has arrived in the island this evening on a historical three-day state visit.Prime Minister Modi who
arrived at the Katunayake International Airport, a short while ago, is accompanied by Minister of External Affairs S
Jaishankar, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Indian Foreign Secretary and several senior officials of the Government of
Narendra Modi is visiting Sri Lanka for the fourth time on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Premier Modi has
previously visited Sri Lanka in 2015, 2017 and 2019.He is the first foreign head of state to be hosted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Earlier, President Dissanayake paid a state visit to India as his first visit abroad after assuming office.During his stay, Prime Minister
Modi will engage in high-level bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and India.Prime Minister Modi is
scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr
Harini Amarasuriya and other senior dignitaries and political leadersA series of key agreements are expected to be signed across multiple
sectors, including energy, digital transformation, security, and healthcare.Earlier, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said a Memorandum
time.One of the major highlights of the visit will be the inauguration of the Sampur Solar Power Plant project, a joint initiative between
set to pay homage to the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura.Prior to his departure, the Indian Prime Minister expressed that the two
authorities have announced a series of special traffic arrangements to ensure security and minimize public inconvenience, during Indian
today.Motorists, including both local and foreign nationals traveling to and from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), are advised to
use alternate routes during this period.Furthermore, tomorrow (05), special traffic arrangements will be in place around Galle Face,
towards alternative routes and help minimize public inconvenience.Additionally, on April 6, another special traffic plan will be implemented
with intermittent road closures from 7:30 a.m
in the Anuradhapura Town, Railway Station Road, and around the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya.Police will be on standby to keep the public
informed and guide them to alternative routes.Accordingly, the public has been requested to cooperate with the traffic arrangements made by
