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…
Sri Lanka
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 …
Katchatheevu
In a recent parliamentary speech during a No Confidence debate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought attention to the island of Katchatheevu. This uninhabited island, nestled…
Black July
News: The anniversary of Black July, also known as the “Black July Riots” or “Black July pogrom,” was observed near the Borella Cemetery in Colombo.…
Lombok Treasure
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Official Creditor Committee
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Sri Lanka- IMF Agreement
Recently, the International Monetary Fund announced a staff-level agreement with the crisis ridden island nation of Sri Lanka. This announcement comes after the country’s economic…
Chinese Vessel at Hambantota Port
What is the story so far? Recently, Sri Lanka approved the docking of Yuan Wang 5, a Chinese vessel, at its southern Hambantota Port. This…
India-Sri Lanka fisheries issues – Background and the way forward
After a gap of 15 months, the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group (JWG) on fisheries held its much-awaited deliberations (in virtual format) recently.…
