Sri Lanka to bolster anti-corruption ecosystem with Japanese aid
A new project was launched in Sri Lanka to bolster its anti-corruption ecosystem, in tandem with the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Brazilian President Lula da Silva to visit Sri Lanka soon
President of Brazil, Lula da Silva has accepted the invitation extended by his Sri Lankan counterpart to visit Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil said in a press release.
Farmers' protest: Delhi turns into fortress as thousands march to India capital
Thousands of protesting farmers are marching from neighbouring states to India's capital Delhi to seek assured prices for their crops
Trump endorses daughter-in-law Lara Trump for RNC leadership
Former US President Donald Trump has endorsed his daughter-in-law to head the Republican National Committee (RNC).
TRCSL urges users to ensure proper registration of SIMs
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has urged that the proper registration of SIM cards is employed by all mobile phone users.
Sri Lanka January tourism revenue soars to pre-pandemic peak
In a promising sign for Sri Lanka’s economy, tourism earnings soared to a pre-pandemic peak of US$ 341.8 million in January 2024 tourism ministry announced. .
India’s UPI payment service launched in Sri Lanka
India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions, via LankaQR, was officially introduced to Sri Lanka at a virtual launch held on Monday (12 Feb.).
Shell-RM Parks and CPSTL sign agreement for fuel storage, distribution
The Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals (CPSTL) signed an agreement with US-based petroleum products distributor ‘Shell-RM Parks’ today (12 Feb.).
Pakistan army urges unity as ex-PMs both declare election win
Pakistan's powerful army chief has urged the country to leave "anarchy and polarisation" behind as two ex-prime ministers declared victory in an election that has defied expectations.
Kharkiv: Seven 'burned alive' as Russian drones hit oil depot
Seven people have been killed in a Russian drone attack that caused a huge blaze in Ukraine's north-eastern city of Kharkiv, local officials say.
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Govt. to extend free-visa policy to Indian tourists beyond March
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that the Government is considering extending the visa-free status for India beyond March to continue attracting travellers from the neighbouring giant.
Sri Lankan worker remittances record 11.4 per cent increase in January 2024
Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara claimed that worker remittances for January have recorded an increase of 11.4 per cent compared to last year.
Customs nab airport cleaner trying to smuggle out gold worth Rs.58 Mn
An employee attached to a private cleaning company at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was nabbed by the Sri Lanka Customs officials while attempting to smuggle out gold worth over Rs. 58 million recently..
India’s Unified Payments Interface to be launched on Monday
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be launched on 12 February, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has told the Indian media.