Sri Lanka and India have entered a crucial phase in discussions to connect their national electricity grids — a move that could redefine the future of energy security and regional cooperation in South Asia. Background The two nations are in advanced talks over a High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission line connecting Madurai in southern India […]
Sri Lanka has officially announced a landmark decision to remove the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for most tourists entering the country, effective from October 31, 2025. This move marks a major turning point for the island’s tourism industry, which has been on a steady path to recovery since the economic and political turbulence of […]
At just 16 years old (born 13 April 2009) and hailing from St. Aloysius College, Ratnapura, Lahiru Achintha is swiftly becoming the most talked-about young athlete in Sri Lanka. In October 2025 at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain he raced to gold in the Boys’ 1500 m event, delivering a historic win for […]
