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Chinese research vessel to dock in Colombo today

October 25, 2023

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…

Tourists from China, India, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia will be issued free visas till 31 March 2024 under a pilot programme

October 24, 2023

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…

October 19, 2023

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…

The round trip cost of the service is Rs 13,000 plus tax. Photo: IANS

October 16, 2023

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…

October 10, 2023

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,…

September 29, 2023

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…

Visiting International Monetary Fund team senior mission chief Peter Breuer (right), deputy mission chief Katsiaryna Svirydzenka (centre) and IMF and resident representative Sarwath Jahan address a press conference in Colombo yesterday.

September 28, 2023

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…

September 26, 2023

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…

Sri Lanka's Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister, Nimal Siripala de Silva

September 24, 2023

Global Maritime Summit 2023: A Chance to Address Sri Lanka’s Maritime Issues

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister, Nimal Siripala de Silva, has highlighted the significance of the upcoming 2023…

A picture of Foreign Minister Ali Sabry with his son at an event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly has sparked criticism with people questioning as to why such privileges are offered to the relatives of politicians.

September 23, 2023

Sri lankan FM Ali Sabry’s Photo with son at UN fuels nepotism outcry

Colombo: A picture of Foreign Minister Ali Sabry with his son at an event on the sidelines of the UN General…