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Sri Lanka approves visa-free facility for citizens of 35 countries
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allow visa-free entry to Sri Lanka for citizens of 35 countries, including the United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), Canada, Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Russia, South Korea, and Japan. This new visa-free policy will be in effect from October 01, 2024, and will remain in effect for a ...
Sri Lankan election shines light on president’s legacy and links
WEBAug 20, 2024 · COLOMBO — Sri Lanka’s first presidential election since an economic crisis tipped the government into turmoil two years ago will focus attention on whether the unelected incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe can hold on to his position. United National Party’s Wickremesinghe assumed the presidency after …
Agreement in principle on commercial debt restructuring is a …
WEB1 day ago · Cololmbo, September 20 (Daily Mirror) – In reference to Sri Lanka agreeing in principle on the restructuring of commercial debts (ISB), Chairman of Advocata Institute Murtaza Jafferjee said it was a game changer on the path to debt sustainability. He said there is a lot of political discourse on the need to renegotiate debt sustainability ...
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WEBFrom Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka On August 26, the Type 071 integrated landing ships Wuzhishan and Qilianshan, the Type 052D guided-missile destroyer He Fei of the 987 Fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy arrived at the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka. Ambassador H.E. Qi Zhenhong and Spouse, the Defense Attaché Senior Colonel […]
US updates Sri Lanka travel advisory ahead of presidential election
WEB6 days ago · The United States’ Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka urging citizens to exercise caution in view of the upcoming presidential election. The advisory highlights that since Sri Lanka is set to hold presidential elections on September 21, 2024, demonstrations could occur before, during, or after the election.
LankaWeb – Sri Lanka extends island-wide quarantine curfew
WEBAug 27, 2021 · Sri Lanka has extended the current island-wide quarantine curfew orders by a week, in a bid to curb the soaring COVID-19 figures in the country prompted by the rapid spread of the Delta variant. Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella tweeted that the extended quarantine curfew orders are effective until …
Sri Lankan Economy: Crisis, Consolidation, and Collaboration
WEBJun 3, 2024 · The pandemic exacerbated these issues, severely impacting vital economic sectors and leading to a significant GDP contraction of 7.8 per cent in 2022. Inflation soared, and the nation’s foreign reserves dwindled, pushing Sri Lanka towards an economic emergency culminating in a historic financial crisis. In response to the escalating crisis ...
Sri Lanka Tourism wins ‘’Best Tourism Board’’ accolade at Global ...
WEBCourtesy NewsIn.Asia Aug 3 (AdaDerana) – The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has won the Best International Tourism Board” accolade at the Global Tourism Awards 2024, organized by the Travel World Online (TWO). The Global Tourism Awards 2024 was held on 2nd of August 2024 in New Delhi, …
Sri Lanka experiences a temporary power outage after a main ...
WEBDec 9, 2023 · Sri Lanka’s power and energy ministry says the country experienced an island-wide power outage for several hours after a system failure in one of the main transmission lines. December 9, 2023, 6:00 PM. Children stand in the balcony of a house during a countrywide power outage in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
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