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Foreign Office Consultations between Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan are scheduled to be held on 11 April 2024 in Astana. The Sri Lanka Delegation will be led by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane. Following the meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev last year a decision was taken to open a resident Sri […]
Sri Lanka has earned over USD 1 million from tourist arrivals so far in Sri Lanka this year. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that 635,784 tourists visited Sri Lanka during the first three months of this year. He said that Sri Lanka earned USD 1,025 million during this period. Sri Lanka has seen a boom […]
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando says Sri Lanka s total tourist arrivals for the first three months of this year have been recorded as 635,784.
Sri Lanka has banned the sale of liquor during the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year, except at hotels above three stars and certain licensed boutique villas. According to reports, the Commissioner General of Excise has ordered that all licensed liquor stores across Sri Lanka should remain closed for retail liquor sales on April 12 […]
Sri Lanka and Estonia convened the inaugural bilateral political consultations at senior official level in Colombo. The consultations focused on consolidating bilateral relations and identifying new areas for cooperation between the two countries. Potential for both public and private sector collaborations in ICT and e-governance was the high point of the discussion as Estonia is […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the government’s commitment to leading Sri Lanka towards prosperity by 2048 through transformative changes in modern agriculture, tourism, and the energy sector.The post Sri Lanka President calls on youth to lead nation forward through Government initiatives appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
The United Kingdom has relaxed the travel advise on Sri Lanka by amending the warnings related to emergency medical numbers, road travel and safety and security. Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka President’s Office said that due to Sri Lanka’s current economic advancement, the United Kingdom has revised its Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka effective April 5, […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the government s commitment to leading Sri Lanka towards prosperity by 2048 through transformative changes in modern agriculture, tourism, and the energy sector.
The United Kingdom has revised its Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka effective April 5, 2024. The update encompasses various aspects including access to emergency medical services, entry security requirements, road safety, overall security situation, and health facility accessibility. The revised advisory no longer includes previous concerns regarding shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The Sri [&#...
Addressing the “Let’s Start with Me” Anuradhapura District Youth Conference President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the government’s commitment to leading Sri Lanka towards prosperity by 2048 through transformative changes in agriculture, tourism, and the energy sectors. During the conference, held at Koombichchankulam lake, the President engaged with a large number of young participants from t...
The 4th round of bilateral consultations between Sri Lanka and Switzerland took place on 05 April 2024 in Colombo, co-chaired by Ambassador Head of Asia Pacific at Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) Heinrich Schellenberg and Additional Secretary'Bilateral (West) of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Sri Lanka Yasoja Gunasekera.
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2% in 2024, showing signs of stabilization, following the severe economic downturn of 2022. But, the country still faces elevated poverty levels, income inequality, and labor market concerns, says the World Bank’s latest bi-annual update. The Sri Lanka Development Update, Bridge to Recovery, highlights that […]
The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation and the British Council, is proud to announce the Longlist for the 31st annual Gratiaen Prize, kicking off this year’s celebration of excellence in English creative writing in Sri Lanka. The Gratiaen Prize is perhaps the most coveted award for Sri Lankan authors writing in […]
Friday 5th April, 2024 There has been a steep rise in crop depredation by wild animals in Sri Lanka, and farmers are crying out for a solution. A group of cultivators took to the streets in Menikhinna, Kandy, on Wednesday, calling upon the government to help keep crop raiders at bay. They said the ever-increasing […]
By Saman Indrajith Around 75,000 Sri Lankans have left for overseas jobs during the first three months of 2024, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says.SLBFE said yesterday (04) that 74,499 Sri Lankan workers had left for foreign employment, and 46 percent of them were women. There has been a slight drop in […]
Money, exchange rates, and money printing are crucial components of a nation’s monetary policy framework, wielding significant influence over economic and financial stability. This intricate relationship between these fundamental factors directly affects financial and economic dynamics. I am going to examine the nexus between these factors, clarifying their roles in the financial system and ...
By Shamindra Ferdinando Against the backdrop of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena’s quite belated (but better late than never) public confirmation of external interventions in Aragalaya, that led to the overthrow of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government in mid-July 2022, former cashiered Flying Officer Keerthi Ratnayake, with a never-say-die attitude even when odds are overwhelmingly stacked ag...
The government has decided to import a total of 1,000 buses and vans to improve the transportation facilities provided to tourists.
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2% in 2024, showing signs of stabilization, following the severe economic downturn of 2022. But, the country still faces elevated poverty levels, income inequality, and labor market concerns, says the World Bank’s latest bi-annual update.The post Sri Lanka’s economy shows signs of stabilization, but poverty to remain elevated ̵...
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal furnished by the Minister of Tourism and Lands to import 750 vans with a seating capacity of 6 – 15 (electric and hybrid) and 250 buses with seating capacity from 6 – 30 which are small buses and larger buses with seating capacity of 30 – 45 for […]
By Ifham Nizam More women reported that they were not aware of job opportunities in the tourism sector, a study conducted by Australia’s Market Development Facility (MDF) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance (SLTA) reveals. According to the study, 44% of the 453 respondents said a male member of the family, father or […]
Sri Lanka still faces elevated poverty levels, income inequality, and labor market concerns, says the World Bank’s latest bi-annual update. The World Bank also said that Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to see moderate growth of 2.2% in 2024, showing signs of stabilization, following the severe economic downturn of 2022. Released today, the Sri Lanka Development […]
Sri Lanka has extended visa free entry to visitors from seven countries, including India and China. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that a final decision regarding the matter will be taken during the next few weeks. The free visa regime was initially implemented for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan until […]
Thai Airways resumed daily flights between Bangkok (BKK) and Colombo (CMB), Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited said. Resuming its operations, the first flight arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Monday. The passengers were warmly welcomed with Sri Lanka Tea Board sponsored English Tea Shop gift packs, followed by a traditional Kandyan dance […]
Sri Lanka has recorded over 630,000 tourist arrivals in 2024 after just over 200,000 arrivals were recorded in March. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that 209,181 arrivals were recorded in March 2024. He noted that over 200,000 arrivals were recorded each month in 2024. The Minister said that so far in 2024 Sri Lanka has […]
The pilot project of granting visa-free entry to Sri Lanka for visitors from seven countries will be extended until April 30, 2024, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said.
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surged past the 600,000 mark by March 27, 2024, achieving this milestone in nearly half the time compared to last year.The post Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka soar, surpassing 600,000 within 3 months appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Speaking at the 125th anniversary celebration of the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo on Thursday (28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his aspirations for Sri Lanka to reclaim its position as the champion of cricket, highlighting the government’s commitment to providing all necessary support to achieve this goal. The President also emphasized […]