Sri Lanka plans to start Colombo-Istanbul direct flights
Sri Lanka plans to start direct flights between Colombo and the Turkish city Istanbul, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation said in a statement on Tuesday.
Top official of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization to visit Sri Lanka
The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (May 31).
Sri Lanka seeks South Indian ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism
The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. D. Venkateshwaran met with Padma Bhushan ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth, a renowned actor from South India, at his residence on Monday (May 29).
Reforming SOEs becomes priority for Sri Lanka; Ex Finance Minister
Sri Lanka’s State owned Enterprises in strategic sector links to day to activity of the people are set to undergo reforms and other public enterprises engaged in commercial activities face performance optimisation more efficiently and effectively under public private ownership, a former finance minister disclosed.
India further extends US$ 1billion credit line for another year
The signing of the agreement to extend the USD$ 1,000 million assistance scheme from India for the import of essential materials for a further period of one year has been carried out today (May 30), says Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
Sri Lankans overseas can renew or apply for a new passport online
Sri Lankans living overseas can apply for a new passport or renew their passport online from 01 June, the Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations was told.
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Sri Lanka for talks
Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sun Weidong, will lead a Foreign Ministry delegation to Sri Lanka from 29 May to 01 June 2023, to co-chair the 12th round of Diplomatic Consultations between the two countries with the Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Aruni Wijewardane.
Britain seeks Sri Lanka’s cooperation to prevent illegal immigration
The United Kingdom (UK) has sought assistance from the Sri Lankan government to prevent Sri Lankans from coming to Britain as illegal immigrants.
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports plunges 16.5 percent in April
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports plunged 16.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US $ 814.1 million in April, bringing the cumulative export earnings for the first four months of 2023 to US $ 3.81 billion.
Higher fuel quotas from Wednesday
The weekly fuel quotas will be increased from midnight on Tuesday (30), Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera announced yesterday.
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Sri Lanka weekly fuel quota to be increased from next month
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera announced that the weekly fuel quota issued via the National Fuel Pass QR system will be increased for all vehicles from next month.
New Logo unveils marking centenary of AHCI Kandy.
Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy organized an event on 26 May 2023 for launching the special logo to mark 100 years of establishment of Assistant High Commission of India (AHCI), Kandy.
SL posts a primary account surplus for the sixth time since independence.
Sri Lanka has been able to achieve a surplus in the primary account for the sixth time post-independence.
Avani Bentota resort unveils its rebranding as Thaala in a rhythmic change
In a novel change in local tourism industry , Thaala Bentota, formerly known as Avani Bentota resort , unveils its rebranding, marking a new era of excellence in Sri Lankan hospitality.