Sri Lanka
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SriLankan Airlines to launch fourth weekly flight to Lahore from tomorrow
Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan by launching a fourth weekly flight between Colombo and Lahore effective 31…
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IMF economist turned West African President seeks enhanced business ties with Sri lanka
Colombo: The IMF-economist – turned Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) President sought enhanced business ties with Sri Lanka and hailed President Ranil…
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Chinese Research Vessel ‘Shi Yan 6’ to Make Port of Colombo Stop for Replenishment
Colombo: The Port of Colombo is set to welcome the Chinese research vessel ‘Shi Yan 6’ today, as it makes…
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Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including China, India and Russia, a statement…
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SL Parliament to debate Gaza conflict
The Sri Lankan Parliament will take up a debate on the Gaza conflict tomorrow as per a decision by the…
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Passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka begins
Colombo: An international, high-speed passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in the northern…
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Sri Lanka, EXIM Bank of China reach pact on debt disposal
Colombo: The Export-Import Bank of China reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka last month on the disposal of China-related debts,…
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Why does China court Sri Lankan MPs more than others?
Colombo: In the previous Parliament, all 225 members were offered chances to undertake familiarisation tours to China and to engage with…
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New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may be delayed as review sees revenue shortfall
The International Monetary Fund did not reach a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka in its first review under a $2.9bn…
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US raises concerns over Chinese Research vessel’s Sri Lanka visit
Colombo: The U.S. Under Secretary Victoria Nuland, in her meeting with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, is reported to have raised concerns…
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