The Palk Strait Imperative: Why Sri Lanka Must Rebuild the Bridge to IndiaOpinionBy Prof. Ravinda MeegamaFor millennia, the ocean has defined Sri Lanka’s destiny as an island nation. The Echoes of Rama SethuGeologically, Sri Lanka and India were one landmass until rising sea levels separated us around 5000 BC. By physically connecting to India, Sri Lanka can plug directly into this high-speed digital architecture. A physical land bridge between Sri Lanka and India would not merely move goods and tourists; it would unlock an entirely new cross-border sports economy, with Sri Lanka uniquely positioned to benefit. The author is a Senior Professor in Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

Source: Sunday Times January 03, 2026 19:46 UTC