C.V. Wigneswaran is the chief minister of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka and a member of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA). This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Maithripala Sirisena became President three years ago. What are th…
I am going on a cruise stopping in Colombo 1 day.I applied for the free 48 hr transit visa but it says I cannot enter on this visa.I emailed them and was told I need a 30 day paid tourist visa.After reading this forum I am not sure if this is…
Strong macro-stabilisation efforts characterised Sri Lanka’s economic policy in 2017. After two years of budgetary turmoil, fiscal consolidation efforts under an ongoing IMF program are delivering higher revenues for the cash-strapped Treasury. A stronger fiscal footing is allowing Sri Lanka’s central bank …
The first copy of the “THE ISLAND OF THE LION AND THE LAND OF THE DRAGON-ESSAYS ON SRI LANKA – CHINA RELATIONS” consisting of essays by prominent Sri Lankan and Chinese academics was handed over to editors of daily English newspaper by Pang Chunxue, Charge d’Affaires of …
Sri Lanka’s spectacular coastline boasts palm-dotted bays and sweeping stretches of warm sand fringed by bathtub-temperature water and rolling waves, not to mention charming boutique hotels and cafes. It’s perfect for surfers, but has something for every kind of beachgoer, from the adventurous to the …
Hello all My husband and I are hoping to visit Sri Lanka this year for a mix of culture, beaches and general exploring. At the minute we have no definite plans but would be visiting some of the top places that are west/south/east and middle Sri…
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Zimbabwe have survived a Thisara Perera scare to beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs and secure their first victory in the one-day tri-series that also includes Bangladesh. Tendai Chatara claimed career-best figures of 4-33, including the prized scalp of Perera,…
Sri Lankan and Chinese think tanks have jointly launched a book on the Sino-Lanka relations titled The Island of the Lion and the Land of the Dragon in … Pang said that while 2017 was a very important year for the bilateral relations of China and Sri…
Located in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is one of the most underrated destinations for paddlers looking to travel on the cheap. But don’t let the affordable prices fool you, this country is home to miles of sandy beaches and fun waves. Paddler Bertrand Macaire-husband of champion French SUP surfer …