Wild Trails Yala by Suri” Glamping site bags Traveller Review Award 2024
Wild Trails yala by Suri” camp site situated in close proximity Yala national park has bagged Booking.com’s Traveller Review Award 2024 for the hard work that goes into a great stay to make every moment special for travelers from Europe and even Far East.
UN concerned over Sri Lanka’s proposed laws
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed deep concern over Sri Lanka's proposed legislative measures, at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, warning of their potential impact on fundamental rights and freedoms.
No more free visa extensions for Russian, Ukrainian tourists
The government’s decision to cancel a free visa facility granted to Russians and Ukrainians who have remained in Sri Lanka since February 2022 has not been reversed, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles confirmed this week.
Navy to deploy second ship to ensure Indian Ocean security
The Navy will be deploying a naval ship for the second time as part of the operation to maintain maritime security in international waters.
CEB records massive Rs. 61.2 billion profits last year
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has declared thumping profits for 2023, amounting to Rs. 61.2 billion for the Board and Rs. 75.7 billion for the group (which includes other investments), according to its unaudited interim financial statements for the year ended December 31.
Cabinet paper for change of Electoral system this week.
Turning the election map upside down the government is set to go back for electoral system and first past the post-polling in line with the public consciousness of the country.
Etihad boosts frequencies to Colombo from 1 May
Etihad Airways — the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will increase the frequency of flight operations to Colombo from 1 May 2024.
Sri Lanka unveils ‘Govt. Action Plan’ based on IMF governance assessment
The Finance Ministry on Thursday (Feb.29) unveiled the Government Action Plan, which was prepared based on the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) furnished by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif wins second term as prime minister
Pakistan's newly formed parliament has elected Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for a second term.
Ukraine war: Russia says it intercepts 38 Ukrainian drones attacking Crimea
A series of explosions have rocked Crimea, after a reported Ukrainian drone attack on the peninsula which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.
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Israel Gaza: Seven hostages killed, Hamas says
Seven hostages being held in the Gaza Strip have died, Hamas said on Friday.
Binance: Nigeria orders cryptocurrency firm to pay $10bn
The Nigerian government says it has demanded almost $10bn (£8bn) in compensation from the cryptocurrency firm, Binance.
Agreement inked to construct hybrid renewable energy systems in Jaffna
Sri Lanka has signed an agreement for the development of hybrid renewable energy systems on 3 islands off Jaffna yesterday (March 01).