Asia Reinstates COVID-Style Airport Health Checks Amid Nipah Virus Outbreak in India — Global Travel & Public Health Alert In late January 2026, several Asian countries reintroduced COVID-era health screening procedures at airports and border points after a new outbreak of the Nipah virus was reported in the Indian state of West Bengal. This unprecedented […]
Sri Lanka Celebrates a Century of Cinema with Commemorative Stamp Featuring Legendary Actress Iranganie Serasinghe On 21 January 2026, Sri Lanka marked a historic milestone in its cultural journey as a commemorative postage stamp and first-day cover celebrating 100 years of Sri Lankan cinema was unveiled at a special ceremony in Colombo. The launch at […]
Galle Named One of the World’s Top Honeymoon Destinations for 2026 Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has received a significant global endorsement, with Galle ranked 5th among the world’s top honeymoon destinations for 2026. The recognition underscores the city’s appeal as a premium travel destination and signals growing international confidence in Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery and […]
