Australians travelling to Sri Lanka advised to exercise ‘high degree of caution’
Despite their recent review of the travel advisory issued for Sri Lanka, the Australian Government has alerted its nationals to […]
Sri Lanka risks facing bankruptcy again within a decade unless steps taken promptly – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the imperative to fortify the nation’s economy, ensuring that forthcoming generations are spared from enduring the
Police instructed to take ‘strict action’ against drug-offenders
Police officers have been given instructions to take strict action against drug dealers, addicts and those involved in such activities,
Overseas travel ban imposed on ex-Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Monday (14 Aug) imposed an overseas travel ban on former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake.
Customs destroy counterfeit cigarettes
Sri Lanka Customs destroyed a large stock of smuggled counterfeit cigarettes worth over Rs. 748 million with crushing machines of
22 arrested during IUSF protest in Colombo
Police have arrested 22 protesters near the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, during protest march organised by the Inter-University Students’ Federation
Passenger security screening at BIA to be limited to one location
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has instructed to limit the security checks of passengers at
Indian loans worth more than $1 bln to Sri Lanka to undergo restructuring – Report
More than $1 billion debt owed to India by Sri Lanka will undergo restructuring as part of the International Monetary
Sri Lanka to establish task force for agricultural modernization
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said a task force for agricultural modernization, inclusive of government and private sector representatives, will soon merge
Chinese Navy warship arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warship HAI YANG 24 HAO arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal