A Few Israelis Remain In Sri Lanka Surfing Town Despite Terrorism Warning
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: The last of the Israelis left in a scenic surfing hotspot in Sri Lanka said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from …
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Cash-Strapped Sri Lanka Records First Deflation Since 1995
Colombo: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s economy recorded falling consumer prices for the first time in 29 years, official data showed Monday, with the September inflation figure dipping to negative 0.5 per …
Sri Lanka says it will not ban any foreign research ships from its ports from next year
Sri Lanka has decided to lift from next year a ban on the visit of foreign research ships imposed after strong security concerns raised by India and the US following …
No Evidence Sri Lankans Arrested In India Have ISIS Link: Foreign Minister
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad had arrested the four men last month. Colombo: Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Friday said there is no evidence to back claims that the four Sri …
Sri Lanka approves Starlink’s satellite internet service, ushering in a new era of connectivity
Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced a development on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sharing that the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has approved the launch of …
Fallout between Maldives and India ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka
Calls for Indian travelers to boycott the Maldives is “absolutely” helping Sri Lanka’s travel industry, the country’s Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said Thursday. “The Maldives issue is … helping us,” …
Sri Lanka visa problem was a ‘technical issue’ says tourism minister
The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April. But the reason for it is disputed. The price hike followed Sri …
Sri Lanka ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa claims he was ousted over China investments
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa ended a long silence over his ouster Thursday by releasing a book claiming “geopolitical rivalry” between China and other countries was responsible for his …
Taking a trip with one child at a time: parent child bonding vacation
Sonja Prokopec took her son on their first “solo” trip together when he was six years old. They went to Rome, and it was so memorable that Prokopec said she’s …
Over 1,000 Convicts In Sri Lanka Prisons Released To Mark Christmas
Sri Lanka’s jails are chronically overcrowded. (Representational) Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted an amnesty to more than 1,000 convicts and released them from jails across the country to …