Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
Venice is to ban loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people, in a bid to ease the impact of mass tourism on the Italian city.
returns medals over alleged sexual abuse
A top wrestler in India has returned two of her medals to highlight alleged sexual harassment of female athletes.
Only certified, trained safari jeep drivers allowed into Yala National Park
To maintain Sri Lanka’s wildlife tourism, starting January 1, 2024, only trained and certified safari jeep drivers would be permitted to enter the Yala Block, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority said.
Special VAT on liquor will increase prices between Rs.90 and Rs.150
The price of liquor will increase between Rs. 90 to Rs. 150 due to the 18 percent increase in value-added tax, or VAT, from January 1, liquor companies claimed.
India, South Korea Eye Joint Development Projects in Sri Lanka
India and South Korea are exploring joint development projects in neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, sources familiar with the matter revealed.
SriLankan Airlines Privatization Deadline Extended Again
The Sri Lankan government has extended the deadline for inviting proposals from investors interested in acquiring SriLankan Airlines, marking the second such extension since the privatization process began.
Sam Bankman-Fried: Convicted 'Crypto King' will not face second trial
Sam Bankman-Fried, who once ran one of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges and is facing decades in jail, will not face another trial, US prosecutors say.
South Africa files ICJ case accusing Israel of 'genocidal acts'
South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) alleging that Israel is engaging in "genocidal acts" in Gaza.
Deshabandu’s appointment as acting IGP challenged in Supreme Court
Two lawyers today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order quashing the decision of the President to appoint Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon, as the “acting” Inspector General of Police.
No government can deviate from current IMF path: CB Governor
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said yesterday any government could renegotiate the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but it would be required to follow the path chosen currently to get international support.
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Buses, school vans, three-wheelers expected to increase fares from January
The Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA), the All Island School Van Operators Association (AISVOA), and the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) determined that their taxi fares would have to increase in January following the imposing of the new value-added tax (VAT) at a rate of 18%.
Special VAT on liquor will increase prices between Rs.90 and Rs.150
The price of liquor will increase between Rs. 90 to Rs. 150 due to the 18 percent increase in value-added tax, or VAT, from January 1, liquor companies claimed.
US lawmakers targeted by swatting hoaxes in multiple states
Lawmakers around the US have been targeted by hoax calls known as "swatting".
Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2
Donald Trump has angrily denied claims by the director of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York that he bullied his way into a now famous cameo.