It is to be noted that several fishermen from Tamil Nadu were attacked by the Sri Lankan Navy and in 2021 alone five Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu lost their lives in
President Rajapaksa’s remarks came in the backdrop where opposition parties and critics have complained that government has been selling its lands and resources to powerful countries like China, India and the US…reports
The dollar-strapped Sri Lanka is finding hard to release foreign currency to buy fuel for the transportation and electricity generation…writes Susitha Fernando Amidst the worst-ever power crisis connected to Sri Lanka’s ailing
Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih has tried to limit Chinese influence and debt trapping by interacting more closely with India and other major players….reports Asian Lite News Amid the continuous rise in COVID-19
Kenya and China have just signed six trade agreements and have even proposed to form a joint working group to carve out ways to reduce trade imbalances…writes Mahua Venkatesh China’s Foreign Minister
Facing bankruptcy fears Sri Lanka gets India’s backing. External Affairs Minister, Dr. S Jaishankar says India would support the island nation in difficult times in affirmation of the Neighborhood First policy, reports
The event shed light on Sri Lanka’s readiness for growth and revival of the Tourism industry post-pandemic…reports Asian Lite News Buoyed on by a steady increase in tourist arrivals, Sri Lanka, with
The owner of the stone recently said that one of the French gem scientists had valued the corundum sapphire at more than $200 million…reports Asian Lite News The Sri Lankan government announced
To get more visitors from the neighbouring nation, flag carrier SriLankan Airlines launched a ‘Buy One, Get One Free Ticket’ campaign for Indian tourists…reports Susitha Fernando Although the Sri Lankan tourism sector
A decision to this effect was taken during a meeting of the council held during the last week of December, 2021, sources in the council said….reports Asian Lite News The advisory council