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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe, witnessed the virtual launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. The President’s office said that in a ground-breaking move aimed at enhancing the convenience and security of digital payments for Indian tourists in Sri Lanka, a virtual launch […]
Sri Lankan authorities have plans to work with industrialist Gautam Adani-led Adani Group to manage the country’s airports, according to Harin Fernando, the island nation’s minister for tourism, land, sports, and youth affairs. “There are plans to work with the Adani Group for the management of airports,” Fernando told The Hindu’s Businessline on the sidelines […]
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing concerns about China’s increased presence in the Indian Ocean region, said the island nation would not allow anything that would jeopardize India’s security.The post Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Indian media has reported that Sri Lanka’s minister for tourism, sports, and youth affairs, Harin Fernando, who is attending the OTM travel show in Mumbai, said that the Adani Group is negotiating with Sri Lankan authorities to manage three airports in the island nation, including its premier international gateway, Bandarnaike International Airport in Colombo. Other […]
Sri Lanka is likely to extend visa exemption status for India after March to keep attracting travellers from the country and encourage repeat visits, Tourism and Lands, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando said on Thursday.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliamenty yesterday he was aware that Value Added Tax (VAT) was a burden on the public. He said it would be possible to reduce VAT with the passage of time. Delivering the government policy statement at the commencement of the new session of Parliament, the President said: “The prior scarcity […]
Inaugurating the 5th session of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe called upon all lawmakers to collaborate in nation building even though they would be contesting elections separately. “From ancient times to the present day, our world has encountered a myriad of crises, spanning nations and personal lives alike. While some crises […]
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe while presenting his Policy Statement in Parliament today (February 07), says the government was planning to reduce the tax burden as economic reforms continue to stabilize the economy.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Thailand and Sri Lanka have taken their partnership to new heights with the signing of a landmark free trade agreement, increased air travel, and collaboration on jewellery and gems, the Thai Government said, according to the Bernama news agency. In a statement, Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and President of Sri […]
The Sri Lankan Government says it has not given approval to cultivate cannabis in the country. Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena said that no such Cabinet paper was presented to the Cabinet. State Minister Diana Gamage had been quoted as saying that approved was granted to a proposal to cultivate and export cannabis for medicinal purposes. […]
The ‘Centre of Excellence’ at the Dambulla Stadium, a significant milestone in the “National Cricket Development Pathway” program aimed at providing equal opportunities to talented Sri Lankan cricketers was inaugurated on Monday (05). The event, chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, showcased his commitment to fostering the growth of cricket in the country. President Wickremesinghe, unveiling...
High Octane Fitness, Sri Lanka’s exclusive and largest gym located at Dutugemunu Street launched their newest branch; EVOLUTION by High Octane on the 31st Floor of Mireka Tower, Havelock City today. With an amazing 360-degree view of the Indian Ocean, the Colombo City skyline, a view of the mountains on one side and the central […]
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ECONOMYNEXT –An Indian firm is in the process of getting permission to manage Sri Lanka’s three airports including the main Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) where the there is an over saturation in foreign tourists, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said. The island nation is expecting 2.2 million tourists for 2024, but the main airport needs capacity […]
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe warmly welcomed the Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, and the official delegation at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (February 3) as a gesture of hospitality.The post Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe extends warm welcome to Thailand Prime Minister Thavisin appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
During a Joint Press Conference today (February 03), President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his utmost pleasure in welcoming Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his distinguished delegation to Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka and Thailand signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Cathay Pacific has resumed flights to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd said that the inaugural flight Airbus 330-300 touched down at BIA on Thursday (1) night. Cathay Pacific suspended operations in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Beginning this week there would be Cathay Pacific flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays […]
Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando has announced that the 2024 Annual General meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) will be held in Sri Lanka from 19 to 22nd July.
In a major step towards resolving land ownership issues for over two million Sri Lankans, the “Urumaya” program will be officially launched on 05th February in Dambulla. Tourism, Lands and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando announced this during a press briefing held at the President Media Centre today (31) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’.
Sri Lanka has recorded over 200,000 tourist arrivals within the first month year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando, participating at a press briefing held at the President’s Media Centre today (31) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ said that he expected 2.2 million tourists to visit Sri Lanka in 2024 and bring in a revenue of US$ 4billion. He revealed […]
Sri Lanka updated the UK on the debt restructuring process and thanked UK for its support and cooperation extended towards Sri Lanka as a member of the Paris Club in accelerating the process. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry concluded his official visit to the United Kingdom on the invitation of the prestigious Cambridge Union […]
India is working on setting up a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline from Kochi to Colombo to bring down electricity costs in Sri Lanka, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha said. Jha expressed these views at a reception hosted at India House on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of […]
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The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chalaka Gajabahu has been elected as the Vice Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Competitiveness Committee recently.
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s inflation could rise to 7 percent in January 2024 due to the VAT increase, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warned. Speaking at a special press briefing held yesterday, Dr. Weerasinghe explained that an increase in inflation is likely due to the increase […]
The President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Mahbubul Alam invited Sri Lankan businessmen and investors to invest in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ). The FBCCI President made this call during a courtesy meeting with the high commissioner of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody at FBCCI’s Gulshan office on […]
The Presidential Secretariat, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, together with the sponsors, are happy to announce the launch of Galle Concerto 2024 – the Southern Festivals, and its Handbook, in the week beginning 12th January to the end of March 2024. The festivals, set against the backdrop […]
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI) hosted a panel discussion ‘Sri Lanka as a Destination: From Antiquity to Modernity’ as part of its outreach activities to promote ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ in Koggala on Saturday (13 January 2024). Held with the Indian Ocean as the backdrop at the Long Beach Hotel, Koggala, this interactive discussion was organized as […]