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Foreign job opportunities for retiring SLN personnel

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- A discussion on expanding foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel in the shipping and marine sector was held in Colombo on Monday (30), co-ch... Read More


Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister here

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (31) for a two-day official visit. Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodituwak... Read More


YWCA Bangkok and ThaiBev contribute to Ditwah relief efforts

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Royal Thai Government, organisations, and people of Thailand have demonstrated solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, reflecting t... Read More


APPG on Sri Lanka reviews economic recovery efforts

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Sri Lanka held a briefing session in the UK Parliament to discuss Sri Lanka's economic outlook and UK-Sri Lanka relations recently. Th... Read More


Govt faced challenges with strength from Buddhist philosophy - Health Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated today that the current Government faced numerous challenges over the past 14 months that previous administrations had never enc... Read More


Postal Dept warns of a phishing scam using fake website resembling official website

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Postal Department has warned the public to be cautious about a current phishing scam taking place that targets consumers by misusing the official website and name of the Post... Read More


Laws to prevent export of scrap metal affecting local industry

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Government has granted approval to enact legal provisions to prevent the export of scrap metal in a manner that harms local industries, with the aim of protecting domestic ma... Read More


Fuel allowance for officials to be based on March 1 prices

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- With the aim of managing public expenditure during the energy crisis, the Cabinet has approved the payment of the fuel allowance granted to Ministers, MPs and public officials ba... Read More


Rs.2 Mn assistance for teens leaving institutional care

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Government has granted approval to provide financial assistance of up to Rs.2 million per beneficiary for housing support to young people leaving institutional care and famil... Read More


Free tourist visas for six months to passport holders from 39 countries

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Sri Lanka is to grant free tourist visas for six months to passport holders from 39 countries.Beaches & Islands Approval for the initiative was granted at the Cabinet meeting he... Read More