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Economic conditions and challenges prevailing last year have moderated somewhat, given the steadfast approach by policy makers and regulatory authorities towards economic recovery. We appreciate their efforts, and our results bear testimony to the progress made. Nevertheless, the road ahead remains challenging. A meaningful government budget, continued success of the IMF program, general price sta...
- ‘Sampath Bank maintains a strong value proposition to all its stakeholders amidst ongoing econom... (Category: Breaking News)
- Seylan Bank PAT surges 79% to LKR 4.49Bn for nine months of 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pan Asia Bank ready to leverage on economic revival amidst external challenges; posts steady 1H ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Pan Asia Bank posts steady performance during FY 2023 – (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced on Tuesday (28) that the visa fee has been waived for residents of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan visiting Sri Lanka, with immediate effect. In a statement, the Department said that this scheme is valid until March 31, 2024, and that this is a pilot […]
In a landmark address at the 58th Annual General Meeting of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) held Nov- (27) at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a comprehensive strategy to propel the country’s tourism sector to new heights.
Addressing the 58th Annual General Meeting of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) held on Monday (27) at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a comprehensive strategy to propel the country’s tourism sector to new heights. Focused on surpassing the target of 5 million tourists and redefining traditional approaches, the President’s vision extends […]
- ‘Invest in your motherland’ (Category: Breaking News)
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- President gives directives to resolve issues affecting tourism industry (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourism Industry would significantly contribute to the country’s Foreign Exchange earnings – Pre... (Category: Breaking News)
In a landmark address at the 58th Annual General Meeting of the Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL), President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a comprehensive strategy to propel the country s tourism sector to new heights, the President s Media Division (PMD) said.
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- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
New Sri Lankan diplomats set to assume duties in the respective countries, including India, Pakistan and Singapore, have been advised to bring fresh investments. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded an orientation programme for 10 Heads of Mission-designate who were appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The Ambassadors-designate paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe fo...
- Bogollagama presents Copy of Letter of Credence to UK FCO (Category: Breaking News)
- Masters of the game….. (Category: Breaking News)
- Five arrested during protest in support of Palestine near US Embassy (Category: Breaking News)
- UK official sent to welcome Sri Lanka’s new top diplomat to UK (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo is to be transformed into an entertainment hub, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told hoteliers at an event held in Colombo. The President emphasized the need for diverse activities in Colombo to keep visitors engaged. “What do we do there? Very little. You go to a museum, it’s a short run. You go to Gangaramaya Temple. […]
- Sri Lanka to target 5 million tourist arrivals a year (Category: Breaking News)
- President moots ‘Greater Yala’ concept to boost tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF MD and Ranil review progress on restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan looks at investment opportunities in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration has stated that nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russsia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan will be granted free visas from Monday 27-11-2023 to 31-03-2024 as a pilot program to rebuild the tourism industry. Nationals of the above nominated countries possessing, Diplomatic, Official, Public Affairs, Services and Ordinary Passports are […]
- Chinese Embassy scotches rumour (Category: Breaking News)
- Police claim regional housing promise broken (Category: Western Australia)
- Nationals MP Crook to sit as independent (Category: Western Australia)
- Crook to snub Nationals party room (Category: Western Australia)
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announces that a free Visa regime is implemented for nationals of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan with immediate effect, until 31 March 2024, launching as a pilot program to rebuild the tourism industry in line with the Cabinet of Ministers approval.
New Italian Ambassador Mr. Damiano Francovigh has expressed his consent to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena s request to look into matters urgently to introduce Colombo as a direct air and shipping destination with the aim of developing tourism between Italy and Sri Lanka.
The Minister of Economy and Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Faisal F. Alibrahim, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday (27) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussions, Minister Faisal F. Alibrahim emphasized Saudi Arabia’s keen interest in strengthening economic ties with Sri Lanka across various sectors, including apparels and tourism. He elucidated […]
The Minister of Economy and Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hon. Faisal F. Alibrahim, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat.
The Minister of Economy and Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal F. Alibrahim, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe this afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
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Monday 27th November, 2023 The SJB has commenced collecting signatures for a public petition as part of a campaign to have those who are responsible for the current economic crisis stripped of their civic rights. Given public resentment, which is palpable, the SJB may be able to obtain hundreds of thousands of signatures for its […]
- SJB blames Rajapaksas for impending financial burden on public, calls for Government change (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy, debates and hard facts (Category: Breaking News)
- Reveal plans, uphold transparency (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB asks President to hold early general election (Category: Breaking News)
By Amal JAYASINGHE Malé (Maldives) AFP: Rising sea levels threaten to swamp the Maldives and the Indian Ocean archipelago is already out of drinking water, but the new president says he has scrapped plans to relocate citizens. Instead, President Mohamed Muizzu promises the low-lying nation will beat back the waves through ambitious land reclamation and building […]
- President Ranil congratulates new Maldivian counterpart on inauguration (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil meets new Maldivian counterpart, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties (Category: Breaking News)
- President Muizzu is leading the Maldives down a path of corruption and bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
- Mangroves in Sri Lanka, Maldives at serious risk (Category: Breaking News)
Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga’s comments on BCCI secretary Jay Shah “running” Sri Lankan cricket has caused a major storm across the cricketing world, especially in cricket-mad India that happens to be a superpower of the sport.The post President Ranil insists ‘Jay Shah doesn’t run Sri Lankan cricket’ appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top ...
- President phones Jay Shah over allegations linked to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- RW says Jay Shah is not running Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Where corruption is bliss … (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister reveals failed bid to meet BCCI Secy (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara says that the country has lost an opportunity to support rebuilding the tourism industry and the economy as a result of the decision taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move the Under 19 World Cup to South Africa from Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka has signed a deal with popular influencer Nas Daily to boost tourism in the country. Issuing a statement, Tourism Minster Harin Fernando said that the recent visit of Nuseir Yassin, renowned as Nas Daily, to Sri Lanka through the invitation of the Tourism Promotion Bureau marks a significant milestone with the formalization of […]
- Internet star Nas Daily inks agreement with Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Nas Daily ශ්රී ලංකාව ගැන පළමු වීඩියෝව නිකුත් කරයි (Category: Sinhala)
- Video: මිලියන ගණනක රසික ප්රජාවගේ ජනාදරයට පත් "Nas Daily"ලංකාවට ආවේ ඇයි? (Category: Video)
- Masters of the game….. (Category: Breaking News)
The Special envoy of the Chinese President, state councilor Mrs. Shen Yiqin, and the delegation paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (November 20) at the Presidential Secretariat.The post Chinese Envoy Shen Yiqin meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- China, Sri Lanka to further strengthen economic, trade, investment and cultural ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese President’s special envoy calls on President Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- A courtesy call between Chinese President’s Special Envoy & State Councillor Shen Yiqin and P... (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka reiterates adherence to one-China policy (Category: Breaking News)
The Special envoy of the Chinese President, state Councillor Mrs. Shen Yiqin paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (20). The primary focus of the meeting was to enhance tourism and trade relations between the two countries. The Chinese Special Envoy stated that China is also prioritizing the […]
- Kokua Line: Hawaii jobless looking for $300 plus-up, other federal aid extensions (Category: USA, Hawaii)
Arab-Israeli vlogger and online influencer Nuseir Yassin - known to his millions of followers as the founder of the popular online community ÂNas Daily  has entered into an agreement with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB).
Sri Lanka would generate over 5 billion U.S dollars from tourism in 2024, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman, Priantha Fernando, said recently in Colombo. This would be the highest ever revenue generated by tourism for the country, Fernando added. The country is targeting 2.3 million tourist arrivals in 2024, he said. Sri Lanka will generate 2.3 […]
- Sports Draw (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
Altogether 74,664 foreign tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of November, according to the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
During the key note address at the ‘YPO Colombo Experience: Rediscover the Pearl’ conference held on Saturday (18) at the Shangri La hotel Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed his vision for transforming the economic landscape of the region. The President, who held discussions with the new Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Friday (17), had […]
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe telephoned the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Jay Shah, over allegations linked to him and Sri Lanka Cricket. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando told Parliament today that the President telephoned Jay Shah yesterday to discuss the controversy. The Minister said that the crisis in Sri Lanka cricket […]
- President Ranil insists ‘Jay Shah doesn’t run Sri Lankan cricket’ (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil insists Jay Shah doesn t run Sri Lankan cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister reveals failed bid to meet BCCI Secy (Category: Breaking News)
- Where corruption is bliss … (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced in his budget speech that he has allocated Rs 2 billion to construct another international airport at Hingurakgoda (Minneriya). Really? We already have ‘International Airports’ at Ratmalana, Jaffna/Palaly (KKS), Mattala, Batticaloa and Katunayake. In fact, in the North, South, East and West of the island. BIA-Katunayake is the only International […...
- Strength of airport and aviation security to be increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin batting for India (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka jet fuel prices highest among major Asian airports: IATA (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian firm to manage three key airports here asks Minister Harin (Category: Breaking News)
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- Abolition Of The Provincial Councils System: Reply To Milinda Moragoda’s Utterance (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka An Ethnocracy? (Category: Breaking News)
- Donor & IMF Assistance Should Not Be Used To Suppress The Rights Of The Tamil People (Category: Breaking News)
- Note On Devolution (Category: Breaking News)
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce an exciting collaboration with the National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines, as the powered by partner for an upcoming series of exclusive events featuring the renowned British-Australian Michelin Star celebrity chef and former original judge of MasterChef Australia, Gary Mehigan. The culinary extravaganza is scheduled to take place from […]
- Former MasterChef Australia Judge talks about the Culinary Extravaganza awaiting in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Gary wows Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrity Chef Gary Mehigan explores Sri Lanka’s cuisine, culture and scenery through Cinnamon H... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Mintpay Join Forces to Transform Travel Payment Solutions (Category: Breaking News)
Budget highlights Following are the highlights of Budget proposals made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Parliament yesterday: New economic and political system The President said in order not to fall back into a crisis, the economic and political system of Sri Lanka must be created anew. He said that a new social consensus should be […]
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