The deadly protests in Nepal that forced the country’s prime minister to resign on Tuesday were a result of long-simmering discontent ignited by the government’s ban on major social media platforms.
Nepal turmoil adds to India’s woes in South Asia
Though Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are also India’s close neighbours in South Asia, Delhi’s relationship with Kathmandu is special because of historic people-to-people, economic and strategic ties. Nepal …
Gen Z Protest: What’s next for Nepal? Can it recover faster than Sri Lanka or Bangladesh? Explained
The grim scenes in Nepal bring back memories of Sri Lanka’s 2022 economic crisis and Bangladesh’s 2024 political turmoil. The protest in all these three country were led by the youth.
The best beach hotels in Sri Lanka
There are many gems to be found along Sri Lanka’s curvaceous 830-mile coastline. Palm-fringed bays are plentiful though there are less genuinely calm swimming beaches on the south and west coasts (and …
Sri Lanka’s Opportunity in Global Mobility and Investment Migration
In today’s world, where mobility defines influence, Sri Lanka finds itself at a crossroads. According to the CEOWORLD magazine’s Global Passport Power Ranking 2025, the country currently sits at 89th …
Sri Lanka’s prime minister takes on crucial finance … – RAPPLER
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will hold dual charge as finance minister, the president’s office announced on Wednesday, May 25, and will lead talks …
Release of ‘Economic and Social Statistics of Sri Lanka – 2025’
Economic and Social Statistics of Sri Lanka – 2025,’ an annual release of socio-economic statistics of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), is now available for public access. ..
The Blue Sapphire: Rudaw documents Sri Lanka’s risky gem trade
In the Sri Lankan city of Ratnapura, known as the “Jewel Capital,” thousands of workers risk their lives daily in hopes of finding a life-changing gemstone, despite the daily dangers they face in …
Sri Lanka’s healthcare programme to receive $106.9m in funding
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted approval for a $106.9m financing package for Sri Lanka’s healthcare programme. This package aims to improve the country’s secondary curative care services, …
ADB Approves $106.9m Package to Modernize Sri Lanka’s Health Care System
Sri Lanka has made impressive gains in ensuring access to and quality of health services for all,” said Takafumi Kadono, ADB’s Country Director for Sri Lanka.