Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with both sides holding discussions aimed at further strengthening …
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Icons of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal Among Top Finalists in Britain-based 21st Century’s Global Merit Index
by UNIby UNI 6 minutes readIn an era marked by unprecedented technological advance, seismic social change, and deepening global interdependence, South Asia’s most transformative minds and hearts are now part of a ground-breaking and momentous …
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Sri Lanka on EFF Reviews, Unlocking Potential $700 Million Disbursement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the country’s four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) …
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When the Gulf Burns, South Asian Homes Count the Cost
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readIn a quiet village outside Kozhikode in India’s Kerala state, the first week of every month usually brings a small moment of relief. A notification pings on a mobile phone …
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From Poverty Gains to Climate Losses: What ESCAP’s Data Reveal About South Asia
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readSouth Asia is emerging as one of the most consequential battlegrounds for the global 2030 Agenda, with new data showing that hard-won social and economic gains are being steadily undermined …
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Central Bank of Sri Lanka Warns Residents and Merchants Against Unauthorized Foreign Currency Transactions
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has clarified that all transactions conducted between residents within Sri Lanka must be made in Sri Lankan Rupees, in accordance with the provisions …
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Superior Pakistan Spin Attack Seals 32-Run Win Over USA at T20 World Cup in Colombo
by Anirudh Nairby Anirudh Nair 5 minutes readHistory could not repeat itself for the USA against Pakistan at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, as the far superior ‘Shaheens’ comfortably overcame the Americans by 32 runs …
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Pakistan Lifts Boycott, India–Pakistan T20 World Cup Match in Colombo to Go Ahead as Scheduled
by Anirudh Nairby Anirudh Nair 3 minutes readAfter a 10-day standoff, Pakistan has withdrawn its boycott of the match against India at the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, clearing the way for the high-profile fixture to be …
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A Nation of Storytellers: Why Sri Lanka’s New PR Body Signals a Country Reclaiming its Narrative
by Farzana Baduel 7 minutes readTravel teaches you things no classroom can. Not just about countries, but about yourself. When I arrived at the Sheraton in Colombo to speak on risk, resilience, and crisis communications, …
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IMF Mission Reviews Economic Impact of Cyclone Ditwah, Discusses Recovery Support with Sri Lankan Authorities
by SAH Special Correspondent 2 minutes readAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by the IMF’s Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, visited Colombo from January 22 to 28 to assess the impact of Cyclone …