Cathay Pacific to resume direct HK-CBO flights after 4 year hiatus
After a four-year hiatus Cathay Pacific yesterday resumed direct flights between Hong Kong and Colombo encouraged by an upturn in tourist and business travel.
Thailand Prime Minister to arrive tomorrow in historic visit
The Kingdom of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to commence a two-day official visit tomorrow, at the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
SLT announces appointment of new Chairman
Sri Lanka Telecom yesterday formally announced the appointment of A. K. D. D. D. Arandara as the Chairman and a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 February.
SriLankan Airlines CEO says flight delays were die to technical issues
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Richard Nuttall, who responded to concerns over flight delays, said though the delays were in line with the world averages, there are more delays than used to be because of technical issues.
Sudan civil war: UN receiving reports of starvation deaths
The World Food Programme (WFP) says it is receiving reports of people dying of starvation in Sudan, where a war has displaced millions of people since last April.
Federal judge indefinitely postpones Trump's election meddling trial
A federal judge has postponed the election subversion trial of former US president Donald Trump while his appeal plays out in court.
Nairobi fire: At least 29 injured in Kenya gas plant explosion
At least 29 people have been injured and many more are feared to be hurt or killed after an explosion at a gas plant in south-east Nairobi, Kenya.
US sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
US President Joe Biden has approved sanctions on four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Passport fees increased by Rs 5000 to meet high production costs
The passport fee has been increased with effect from February 01 to meet high production costs. The Department of Immigration issued a statement saying this.
IRD gives businesses 2 weeks deadline to register for VAT
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has given businesses a period of two weeks to complete registration to charge Value Added Tax (VAT), said the IRD Commissioner General W.A. Sepalika Chandrasekara.
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SL’s largest rice mill owner gets BOI approval for US$ 8.9 m tourism venture
The Board of Investment (BOI) has granted approval for the latest tourism initiative from the Araliya group, led by prominent businessman and largest rice mill owner Dudley Sirisena this week.
SL’s largest rice mill owner gets BOI approval for US$ 8.9 m tourism venture
The Board of Investment (BOI) has granted approval for the latest tourism initiative from the Araliya group, led by prominent businessman and largest rice mill owner Dudley Sirisena this week.
Adani wind power project adopts hi-tech system to protect birdlifed
The government has started the acquisition of lands, most of which are privately owned, for the Adani-backed 250MW Mannar Wind Power Project (MWPP), its final environment impact assessment (EIA) report states.
Sri Lanka, Thailand to sign bilateral aviation agreement
Sri Lanka and Thailand are expected to sign a bilateral aviation services agreement during the upcoming visit of Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin to Colombo.