A new visa scheme for foreign investors to invest, live and study in Sri Lanka was launched today. The launching ceremony of the ‘Golden Paradise Visa Scheme’ was held under the aegis of Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla today (May […]

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After being closed to tourists for two years, Japan is opening its borders to visitors from 98 countries and regions. It marks the most significant moment so far in the country’s slow relaxation of its Covid-19 entry restrictions. But some restrictions will remain, including a requirement to visit the country as part of a tour […]

The Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Kimarli Fernando has resigned after accusing newly appointed Tourism Minister Harin Fernando of a cavalier attitude. In her resignation letter, Fernando noted the work she has put in during her stint which lasted for 30 months. She also said that it was regrettable and unprofessional […]

By Easwaran Rutnam Despite strong denials, a Maldivian journalist has insisted that former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajaoaksa and his family were planning to flee to the Maldives with the assistance of Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed. The Maldives Journal had reported that the Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament, President Mohamed Nasheed, was presently brokering safe passage […]

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By Easwaran Rutnam  Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought a truce with the demonstrators at Gota Go Gama (GGG). Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that the Prime Minister hopes to meet some representatives of GGG on Monday. He said that the Government will seek a truce and time to address the critical issues in the […]

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By Easwaran Rutnam Newly appointed Cabinet Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara asserted that they will push President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down. Fernando told reporters that they had taken a risk by deciding to accept cabinet portfolios. However, he said that was a risk they were prepared to take in the best interest of […]

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya led by Sajith Premadasa has suspended the party membership of Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara. Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara were suspended for joining the Cabinet today. SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella had told Parliament earlier today that the two MPs did not have the support of the party to accept Cabinet […]

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is to take disciplinary action against MPs Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara who joined the Cabinet today.  SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament today that the two MPs did not have the support of the party to accept Cabinet posts. He said the SJB had decided to support the Government […]

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara have joined the Cabinet. Harin Fernando has been appointed as the Minister of Tourism and Lands while Manusha Nanayakkara has been appointed as the Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment. The SJB had said earlier that it will not accept Cabinet posts as long as […]

To put people first, the Indian government is not leaving any stone unturned. From upgrading the farm sector to bringing in the digital revolution, it is touching upon every aspect of life. It is creating more opportunities for the youngsters. The young generation of India is the future leader and nation builder of the country. […]

Inflation is projected to remain elevated in the coming months before moderating thereafter, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka said today. The bank said that headline inflation is projected to remain escalated in the near term on account of domestic supply shortages, increased global commodity prices, the effects of the large depreciation of the Sri […]

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By Laura He Hong Kong (CNN Business): China’s gigantic services sector just contracted at the second sharpest pace on record as Covid lockdowns hit businesses hard. The Caixin purchasing managers’ index, a closely-watched indicator for assessing the state of the economy, plummeted to 36.2 in April from 42 in March, according to a survey released […]

The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory on Sri Lanka warning against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said that it advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, due to ongoing political and economic instability. This advice does not apply to airside transit […]