Sri Lanka will hold presidential election on September 21 and current incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to contest as an independent. This is the first election since the turbulent years of economic instability, nationwide protests, and ouster of the Rajapaksa clan's government.

Sri Lanka presidential election on Sep 21: Ranil Wickremesinghe to fight as independent. What we know

Sri Lanka has lifted mandatory Covid-19 restrictions for travellers, Asela Gunawardena, the Director General of Health Services said. People travelling to Sri Lanka will no longer need to produce a Covid-19 vaccination certificate, starting Wednesday.

Sri Lanka lifts several Covid-19 restrictions for foreign travellers

Top officials of a Hindu temple have been arrested in Sri Lanka for organising a festival in violation of a ban on mass gatherings due to a spike in coronavirus cases, a media report said.

COVID-19: Sri Lanka Hindu temple officials arrested for holding large festival

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Sri Lanka presidential election on Sep 21: Ranil Wickremesinghe to fight as independent. What we know

Sri Lanka lifts several Covid-19 restrictions for foreign travellers

COVID-19: Sri Lanka Hindu temple officials arrested for holding large festival