Sri Lanka’s Visa-Free Policy
Sri Lanka announced a visa-free travel policy for citizens of 39 countries, including India, effective January 2025. This initiative aims to boost tourism and strengthen…
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IMF Approves Sri Lanka’s Third Bailout Review
The IMF has approved Sri Lanka’s third bailout review, releasing $333 million, totaling $1.3 billion in funding. Despite recovery signs such as zero inflation and…
Harini Amarasuriya – New Sri Lankan PM
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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
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[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…
