Sri Lanka Introduces Free Tourist Visas for Citizens of 40 Countries
Department of Immigration and Emigration Sri Lanka has announced that citizens of 40 countries will be eligible for free tourist
CBSL Imposes New Restrictions on Gold-Backed Loans
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has introduced new restrictions on loan facilities granted against gold collateral in an effort
Artificial Light Pollution Becoming a Growing Global Environmental and Health Threat
Excessive artificial lighting at night is increasingly being identified as a serious environmental and public health issue worldwide. According to
Sri Lanka Moves Toward Fully Digital Vehicle Insurance System
Dinusha Thilanka says Sri Lanka plans to gradually digitize all documents related to the insurance sector under the ongoing vehicle
CPC Assures No Fuel Shortage Despite Queues at Filling Stations
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says there is currently no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka. Mayura Netthikumarage stated that two crude
Sri Lanka Nears One Million Tourist Arrivals in 2026
Sri Lanka is approaching the one million mark in foreign tourist arrivals for 2026, according to the latest data released
Southwest Monsoon Strengthening; Heavy Rainfall Expected in Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says the Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across Sri Lanka, with increased rainfall expected
CBSL Raises Policy Interest Rate by 100 Basis Points
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to
Pakistan Country Report – May 2026
Pakistan’s present-day human rights crisis stems from its colonial legacy, inherited at its 1947 independence. This legacy has hampered the
Strengthening India-South Africa scientific collaboration: A banner handover at the South African Astronomical Observatory
South Africa and India’s long-standing scientific collaboration was further cemented on May 8, as the High Commissioner of India to South Africa, Prabhat