In response to growing concerns about traffic congestion at the arrivals terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport, a set of new regulations has been implemented. These
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Special committee appointed to investigate ‘ISIS presence’ in Sri Lanka – IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon says that a special committee has been appointed to find out whether any individuals linked to the ISIS
Notice on new e-visa system for Maldivians travelling to Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives has issued a clarification for Maldivian travelers regarding recent changes to Sri Lanka’s tourist visa scheme. In
Sri Lanka rejects inclusion of Cuba on list of terrorist states
The Joint Committee of Democratic Unions of Sri Lanka confirmed its support for Cuba’s declaration demanding its fair elimination from the list of states sponsors
Sri Lanka declares day of mourning after Iranian President Raisi’s death
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared tomorrow (21 May) as a day of mourning in view of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
Four ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka arrested at Ahmedabad airport – report
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four ISIS terrorists, all of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad,
Sri Lanka: Heavy Rain Warning Issued
Sri Lanka’s Met Department on Monday (20) issued a warning for heavy rainfall across multiple provinces. courtesy newsfirst.lk
ELON MUSK TO VISIT SRI LANKA THIS YEAR TO LAUNCH STARLINK
Elon Musk has accepted an invitation by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch his Starlink satellite internet service, the Daily
US State Dept. gets involved in drafting local NGO law
The U.S. State Department has sought to intervene in the drafting of Sri Lanka’s new piece of legislation that, if enacted, will provide for the
Agency owner, manager arrested for illegally recruiting Sri Lankans for Russian army
The owner and the manager of a licensed foreign employment agency have been arrested for allegedly sending Sri Lankans for employment in the Russian army.