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Indian travelers’ boycott of Maldives is helping Sri Lanka, says Tourism Minister
Calls for Indian travelers to boycott the Maldives is “absolutely” helping Sri Lanka’s travel industry, the country’s Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said Wednesday.
“The Maldives issue is … helping us,” Fernando told CNBC, referencing a…
Operation launched to stop illegal recruitment of Sri Lankan Army veterans for Russian-Ukrainian war
The Ministry of Defence states that an operation has been launched in order to arrest the individuals who are involved in directing retired Sri Lankan Army soldiers to join Russian or Ukraine forces by illegal means.
Defence Secretary,…
Adani Green signs 20-yr agreement for wind power stations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a deal with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s renewable energy wing Adani Green to develop wind power stations in the country.
Adani Green Energy will be developing wind power stations in…
Royal pardon for 44 Sri Lankan prisoners in UAE
Forty-four Sri Lankans who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been pardoned by a Royal order, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE has formally conveyed…
Passenger ferry service between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka to resume on May 13
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka, which resumed in October 2023 after almost 40 years only to be stopped days later, is set to recommence on May 13. Online ticket sale for the service, which…
Deadline for accepting donations to Gaza Children’s Fund extended
The deadline for the Children of Gaza Fund, initiated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to aid those affected by conflicts in Gaza, has now been extended until May 31, 2024.
Originally scheduled to conclude on April 30, 2024, the…
Indian Coast Guard seize 86kg drugs from Pakistani boat on way to Sri Lanka
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized 86 kg of suspected heroin worth Rs 602 crore from a Pakistani boat, which was on its way to Sri Lanka via Tamil Nadu, off the Porbandar coast in Gujarat and arrested 14 crew members on Sunday.
The drugs…
Iran offers knowledge, expertise for Sri Lanka’s development and progress
Iran stands ready to share its knowledge, expertise and experience with Sri Lanka for the progress and development of the country, including partnerships in large-scale projects, says Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi.
The Iranian Head…
Iranian President to arrive in Sri Lanka today; special traffic plains implemented
Sri Lanka and Iran will sign five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) today, in a bid to bolster the bilateral relations between the two nations.
The signing of the agreements will coincide with the one-day visit of Iranian President Dr.…
Maldives Elections: President Muizzu Secures ‘Supermajority’ In Big Win For His…
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu won over 60 seats in Sunday's crucial parliamentary election and passed the litmius test with a "supermajority"in a big boost for his government which is known for its pro-Beijing policies, being…