Sri Lanka Falls Just Short of 2023 Tourism Target Despite Record-Breaking December Arrivals
Sri Lanka has narrowly missed its ambitious goal of welcoming 1.5 million tourists in 2023, as reported by the latest
VAT Increases Across Various Sectors in Sri Lanka Effective January 1st
In a significant fiscal adjustment, Sri Lanka’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rate rises from 15% to 18% starting January 1st.
Sri Lanka Bars Chinese Research Vessels from Ports and Exclusive Economic Zone for One Year Following Indian Concerns
Sri Lanka has officially communicated to India its decision to deny entry to any Chinese research vessel at its ports
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena Outlines Vision for 2024 in New Year Message
In his New Year message, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena expressed that essential measures have been incorporated into this year’s budget
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to Abdicate After 52 Years on the Throne; Crown Prince Frederik to Succeed
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, has announced her abdication on January 14 after an illustrious 52-year reign. The
BJP National President JP Nadda Releases Stamp Commemorating 200 Years of Indian-Origin Tamils in Sri Lanka
In a strategic move to appeal to Tamil voters ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Forty-Four Sri Lankan Prisoners Pardoned by Royal Order in the United Arab Emirates
In a significant development, a Royal order in the United Arab Emirates has granted clemency to forty-four Sri Lankan individuals
India-Sri Lanka Relations: A Comprehensive Overview And Future Collaborative Framework
SYNOPSIS In a diplomatic milestone on December 21, 2023, India’s new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha assumed office,
Kashmir’s Whispers: The Beauty We See and the Stories We Hear
Introduction Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, nestled in the high-cost mountainous region, grapples with various developmental challenges, from natural disasters to
Sri Lankan Government Postpones Mandatory Opening of Tax Files to February 1st
In a recent announcement, the Sri Lankan government has decided to delay the mandatory commencement of tax file openings from