Harini Amarasuriya – New Sri Lankan PM
Premium Content! You need General Studies (GS) subscription to access this content. Join now to unlock premium content. JOIN NOW
Sri Lanka
Anura Kumara Dissanayake Elected President
Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected as Sri Lanka’s President, marking a break from traditional leadership by securing 42.31% of the votes. As the leader of…
Sri Lanka Grants Visa-Free Access to 35 Countries
Sri Lanka has introduced a new visa-free policy for citizens from 35 countries, starting on October 1, 2024, for an initial six-month period. The policy…
India’s $61.5M Grant for Development of KKS Port, Sri Lanka
Premium Content! You need General Studies (GS) subscription to access this content. Join now to unlock premium content. JOIN NOW
[Indepth] Katchatheevu Island Issue – Explained
Katchatheevu Island, a 1.15-square-kilometre uninhabited territory located in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, has historically been a poi…
Katchatheevu Island Issue
The Katchatheevu Island issue revolves around a small, uninhabited island in the Palk Strait, which has been a longstanding dispute between India and Sri Lanka.…
China’s Assistance to Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery
China is providing multifaceted support to Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, primarily through debt restructuring, financial support, and infrastructure investment. In 2022, Sri Lanka reached a…
India Funds $11M Renewable Energy Project in Sri Lanka
The project involves India granting $11 million to Sri Lanka, in collaboration with a private partner, to install hybrid renewable energy systems across three islands…
Kankesanthurai-Nagapattinam Ferry Service- Background, Benefits & Challenges
The recent launch of a passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka and Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu commemorates the reestablishment of …
