Sri Lanka’s tourism industry looks to new president to rebuild fortunes
The route to a firmer rebound for the Indian Ocean island hangs on the reforms and policies that will be adopted by the winner of this month's presidential election, the first…
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Sri Lanka eyes rebound of tourism sector
Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, said cabinet spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula…
Sri Lanka court convicts president over vote delay
Since President Ranil Wickremesinghe enjoys immunity while in office, the judgment carries no immediate legal consequences, but the state of the economy is expected to be a key…
Key contenders in race to become Sri Lanka’s next president
The country's presidential election in September is turning into a battleground between the political elite and a leftist outfit once notorious for armed rebellions.
Sri Lanka announces first presidential vote since unrest
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has steered an effort to repair the island nation's ruined finances, will face at least two rivals campaigning against austerity measures…
13 injured as elephant goes on rampage in Sri Lanka
Thirteen people were taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries in Kataragama town, 280km south of the capital Colombo, a police spokesman said.
China, Sri Lanka forging stronger bonds
During Sri Lanka PM Dinesh Gunawardena's visit in March, a number of bilateral cooperation documents were signed in areas including industrial investment, standardization,…
India’s Congress President counters PM Modi’s ‘Katchatheevu’ salvo
In a social media post, Kharge quoted the “meeting of hearts” statement Modi gave in 2015 after signing the agreement with Bangladesh and said that the 1974 agreement on…
PLA delegation travels to Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal
The delegation met with the president of Maldives, and discussed respectively with the defense departments of the three countries on regional security issues of common concerns,…
Thailand and Sri Lanka forge closer ties with free trade agreement as PM Srettha visits Colombo
The new draft agreement on air services between Thailand and Sri Lanka aims to reduce barriers and facilitate trade in air services between the two countries.