Sri Lanka to introduce an electronic vehicle policy
Sri Lanka is set to introduce an electronic vehicle policy called e-mobility IST in collaboration with the Environment Ministry and the Transport Ministry, Plantation Industries and Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana disclosed
Japanese Foreign Minister to hold crucial talks in Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, HAYASHI Yoshimasa is to hold crucial discussions during an official visit to Sri Lanka from 28-29 July 2023.
Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV.
They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders.
Eight SL businesses ink UNDP pact to promote commercial mediation
Eight Sri Lankan business conglomerates have signed agreements to pursue commercial mediation to settle disputes as opposed to always using litigation, a move that will help make the Sri Lankan judicial system more efficient and effective by reducing case backlogs.
Sri Lanka apartment selling prices rise consistently
Sri Lanka’s real estate expert Research Intelligence Unit says that since the beginning of 2023, the apartment selling price rupees per SqFt has remained steady and in the four months ending June 2023, the suburban apartment selling prices dollars per SqFt have shown a consistent increase.
Lotus Tower faces threat of vandalism from unruly visitors
Sri Lanka’s iconic Lotus Tower has now been subjected to vandalism due to recent practice of drawing graffiti at the site by some visitors to the tower.
SL Customs grasp largest ‘Magic Mushroom’ haul in history worth Rs.70Mn
Sri Lanka Customs today seized the largest stock of ‘Magic Mushrooms’ in history worth over Rs.70 million along with a stock of other narcotic drugs from a parcel courier service in Seeduwa. The parcels had been sent from the USA and the Netherlands.
Brussels bombers found guilty after long murder trial
A court in Brussels has found six men guilty of terrorist murder, more than seven years after suicide bomb attacks killed 32 people at the city's airport and a metro station in March 2016.
Sri Lanka relaxes capital controls for first time in over 3 years
- Sri Lanka relaxes capital controls for first time in over 3 years
- Restrictions on outward remittances have been in effect since April 2020
- New Order will be valid for six months from June 28, 2023
Online permit system for tourists for easy access to national parks
The Wildlife Conservation Department has introduced an online permit system for ease of access for tourists to the national parks.
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July 1-23 tourist arrivals top 100, 000
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in the first 23 days of July topped the 100, 000 mark, the data released by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed.
Electrification of Kelaniweli rail track; Investment sought from four countries
Sri Lanka has sought financial cooperation from four countries - India, China, Russia and Belarus - for electrification of the Kelaniweli rail line from Colombo to Avissawella but no one has come up with any concrete investment proposal yet, Minister Bandula Gunawardane said.
Illegal foreign traders interfere local gem and jewellery sector
The Export Development Board (EDB) yesterday said Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery sector is under serious threat, due to a surge in foreign traders’ involvement in key gem markets without the required licences, threatening the sector’s integrity and sustainability.
Sri Lanka to import one million eggs per day to tackle shortage
Sri Lanka will import one million eggs per day from five selected chicken farms in Tamil Nadu, India to be sold through the state–run retail chain called ‘Lanka SATHOSA’ primarily in the Western Province to address the shortage, an official said