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"You know, we call Sri Lanka a paradise. But what paradise is shut at 10 o'clock in the night?”
MotoGP, the pinnacle of two-wheel racing, could come to India in the winter of 2023 if all goes ahead as planned, providing a massive boost to the stagnant motorsport scene in the country. The master agreement between MotoGP commercial rights owner Dorna and Noida-based race promoters Fairstreet Sports could be signed as early as next week. Dorna […]
The way forward is to provide niche packages that would create experiences unique to travelers
Series of crises SL has faced have dealt a heavy blow Reviving presents SL with an opportunity to address its long-running challenges by Sanath Nanayakkare Young people are not only the present but also the future; developing plans and policies without them is a futile exercise, they need to be the front and centre of […]
Lawyers and public have protested against the president's HSZ declaration
The ‘atingi’ eAcademy is a digital learning platform, providing users with the opportunity to develop their knowledge in the tourism and hospitality sector. Introduced by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the e-learning platform caters to anyone interested in upskilling their knowledge on tourism and hospitality-related topics including line staff, management prof...
The government would shortly set up a night safari park at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, an official said.Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera yesterday assured representatives from the tourism sector and foreign delegates that he would take necessary steps to set up a night safari. (IN)
MALE/GENEVA (22 September 2022) –UN experts applauded the Maldives’ strong commitment to gender equality in law and policy, which they would like to see translated into practice.The Maldives is at a tipping point as a fragile democracy, in the face of rising religious fundamentalism that is holding back women and girls and impeding the achievement of […]
The borders of Jammu and Kashmir, which used to always look like fire owing to frequent shelling from Pakistan, are now seeing prosperity. Paragliding experts are seen paragliding in the air in Ajot village of Gulpur, near the Line of Control in the border district of Poonch. The Indian Army is busy protecting the country […]
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 21 (ANI): A multiplex cinema was thrown open to the public in Srinagar on Tuesday which was historic as halls were shut down due to violence for three decades. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated this cinema hall with all modern facilities. Built by INOX and owned by Vijay Dhar, […]
Sri Lanka is in the process of boosting its tourism amid forex shortage
New HSZ move comes amid speculations over possible protests by people over cost of living.
The country has lost several hundred thousand jobs to Covid-19. The impact of the agrochemical ban on agriculture, the mismanagement of the exchange rate, a highly accommodative monetary policy, and the use of foreign exchange reserves for debt repayment thwarted the country’s ability to recover from the initial shock of COVID-19, an ILO study titled, […]
Japan, one of Sri Lanka's main creditors, will back the South Asian nation as it seeks to restructure about $30 billion of its foreign debt and find a way out of a crippling economic crisis, Tokyo's envoy to the country said on Friday.The post Japan to support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiations appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Japan, one of Sri Lanka’s main creditors, will back the South Asian nation as it seeks to restructure about $30 billion of its foreign debt and find a way out of a crippling economic crisis, Tokyo’s envoy to the country said on Friday. Reaching an agreement with creditors is key to Sri Lanka securing a […]
Sri Lanka is to target more Indian tourists through road shows to be held in key Indian cities next week with the participation of Sanath Jayasuriya and Yohani De Silva. The first road show will be held at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi on 26th September followed by heading to the St Regis […]
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando today refused to comment on a proposal made by “princess” Diana Gamage. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Hesha Withanage questioned the Minister in Parliament today over the proposal made by State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage. Gamage had proposed illegalizing the export of cannabis to help Sri Lanka earn dollars. Fernando […]
With the view of keeping our beautiful and pristine coastline immaculate, the volunteers at Wiley Sri Lanka came together with their family and friends on Saturday 17th September at the Mount Lavinia beach to clean up the shore and spread the message to many others. This activity is part of a broader global volunteer event […]
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s leading state owned plantation entity, Janatha Estates Development Board (JEDB), expects a Rs 100 million profit this year. ‘Rs 56 million in profit has been recorded until the end of August, which could be considered a big milestone for the institution, JEDB chairman, Rtd. Wing Commander Buwaneka Abeysuriya said. ‘In […]
The ‘atingi’ eAcademy is a digital learning platform, providing users with the opportunity to develop their knowledge in the tourism and hospitality sector. Introduced by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the e-learning platform caters to anyone interested in upskilling their knowledge on tourism and hospitality-related topics including line staff, management prof...
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka is desperately looking for tourism earning to finance its imports
Sri Lanka’s earnings from tourism in the first 08 months of 2022 has increased to USD 892.8 million or Rs. 246 billion, according to the Central Bank’s latest statistics.The post Sri Lanka’s Tourism earnings in first 8 months of 2022 nears USD 900 Million appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
Sri Lanka s earnings from tourism in the first 08 months of 2022 has increased to USD 892.8 million or Rs. 246 billion, according to the Central Bank s latest statistics.
Cinnamon Life will transform Colombo as a leisure and entertainment destination for the region
By Krishantha Prasad Cooray In many ways, the economic collapse of Sri Lanka became a near certainty in the weeks after Gotabaya Rajapaksa was elected President. In hindsight, it is clear to all that his government’s number one priority was consolidating their power and punishing those it saw as its enemies. Their next priority was […]
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The Greater Mekong Chamber deals with East Asian countries
New import policy revisions that significantly lifted import restrictions announced last month, have been announced by the Government. Temporary suspensions placed on hundreds of imports in August were lifted on Wednesday by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post Sri Lanka Government lifts temporary suspension on hundreds of imported items appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News i...
The Sri Lankan authorities continue negotiations with Russia on the provision of a loan to buy Russian fuel, Sri Lankan Minister of Transport and Highways and Minister of Mass Media Bandula Gunawardena said on Saturday in an interview with Sputnik.The post Sri Lanka, Russia continue talks on loan for Russian oil products appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANK...
There is no entertainment activities in Colombo City after 10.00 pm and the city becomes dormant, Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said.