Australia advices its citizens to exercise ‘high degree of caution’ amid Presidential election The Australian Government on Wednesday updated its travel advisory issuing Level 2 amber colour warning, advising its nationals to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’ when travelling to Sri Lanka. The advisory notes that Sri Lanka is due to hold its Presidential elections on 21 September where public demonstrations can occur throughout the country before, during and after polls and may become violent. It recommends Australian nationals to avoid areas impacted by demonstrations. “Demonstrations can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transport. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the media for updates,” it reads. To stay safe during periods of unrest, the advisory recommends avoiding protests and large gatherings. It also highlights that Sri Lanka has temporarily suspended its eVisa application system. “You can apply for a visa on arrival to Sri Lanka at ...
Watch: Resumption of the Indo-Lanka ferry service On August 16, ‘Sivagangai’, a passenger ferry service will set sail from the Nagapattinam port and it will reach Kankesanthurai port in about four hours. Historically, India and Sri Lanka have had very close maritime ties. However, the Civil War in the island nation that lasted for about 25 years had disrupted the movement of goods and passengers on traditional sea routes. The two routes linking the two countries included one from Talaimannar to Rameswaram and the other from Thoothukudi to Colombo. After the end of the Civil War in Sri Lanka in 2009, the efforts to revive the maritime ties between the two nations began.