by Dimuthu Attanayake in SCMP, Aug 2, 2023Sri Lanka and India have cemented their long-standing ties with a rush of energy and maritime deals amid a push by New Delhi for more strategic influence in the region to counter China’s rising clout – even as analysts warn Colombo against becoming overreliant on its larger neighbour. Both South Asian nations agreed to boost maritime, air, energy and power cooperation, among other areas, during Sri Lankan President…