Tourism Stakeholders Urge Sri Lankan President to Address Highest Visa Costs in Asia
Tourism stakeholders in Sri Lanka have raised concerns over the country’s soaring visa fees, now deemed the highest in Asia,
Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe to Represent Sri Lanka at ADB Annual Meetings in Georgia
Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe will represent Sri Lanka at the upcoming Asian Development Bank (ADB) annual meetings, scheduled from
Resumption of Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai Ferry Service Scheduled for May 13
After a hiatus of nearly 40 years, the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka, which briefly
SJB Unveils Electoral Pledges at May Day Rally
At its May Day rally, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) unveiled a comprehensive list of promises, signaling its commitment to
President Advocates Unity Among Political Parties to Ensure Success of IMF Agreement
President Calls on SJB, JVP and Political Parties to Unite in Supporting IMF Agreement for Success Despite Calls to Disband
Unfair Practices by Destination Management Companies (DMCs) Prompt Reconsideration of MRR Regulations
The Sri Lankan government is contemplating the possibility of abolishing the recently reintroduced Minimum Room Rate (MRR) for hotels in
May Day in Sri Lanka: Politics Prevails While Workers’ Rights Diminish
May Day, observed yesterday in Sri Lanka and worldwide, raises questions about whether it was celebrated in a manner befitting
NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake Calls on SJB to Confirm Debate Date Before May 20th
In his address at the May Day rally organized by the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of
SJB Leader Surprises, Offers to Mediate Indo-China Conflict
In an unexpected move, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, during a meeting with a delegation from the Communist
Colombo District Sees 0.8% Price Decline in April Despite Expectations of Rise
In April, prices in the Colombo district experienced a decline of 0.8% compared to the previous month. This reduction was