India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the King Ashoka’s Pillar of Dharma at the Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple in Sri Lanka’s Wadduwa.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for ’’Wed in India’’ has set the stage for a potential influx of Rs 1 lakh crore back to the country, redirecting expenditures incurred on destination weddings abroad.
While the global economy grapples with uncertainties, Sri Lanka’s gems and jewellery industry has experienced a remarkable resurgence. This unexpected surge in exports has sparked a renewed focus on both bolstering the industry and addressing the challenges that continue to impede its full potential. Could India, a global leader in the gems and jewellery sector, be the key to unlocking Sri Lanka’s true brilliance?
In the heart of Colombo, a city whose very name echoes the vibrant hues of mango leaves, there stands a mango tree that goes beyond being a mere symbol of foliage. ’The Mango Tree,’ an establishment founded in 2004, has evolved into a culinary landmark, offering authentic, affordable, and irresistible North Indian cuisine that has captivated the taste buds of Sri Lankans.
Chinese infrastructure projects have become a significant source of employment for Sri Lankan workers in recent years. These projects, financed by the Chinese government’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), span various sectors, including construction, transportation, and energy.
In the South Asian nation of Sri Lanka, an intricate web of economic challenges and strategic maneuvering is currently unfolding. The island nation finds itself caught between a mounting debt crisis and the strategic influence of China, its largest lender. As Sri Lanka grapples with its economic woes, it is also witnessing China’s growing presence and influence in the region.
The Sri Lankan rupee has been the sole legal tender in the country since its independence in 1948. However, the debate concerning the introduction of Indian Rupees (INR) into Sri Lanka’s domestic circulation has finally been put to rest.
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