Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The Sri Lankan government has brought back the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for all international tourists from October 15.

The move is designed to simplify the entry process and boost the vital tourism sector.

The reinstatement follows a legal challenge against the temporary replacement system, the 'eVisa' platform, which had been introduced in April.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ruled that the new eVisa system should be discontinued, leading to the immediate return of the ETA, which will require all foreign visitors to secure their authorisation online before their journey.

However, the tourism drive is taking place against a backdrop of escalating cultural tensions.

The government's push for ...