COLOMBO, April 5 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s national air carrier, Sri Lankan Airlines, on Friday said it had formulated a five-year strategic business plan …
Apr 052019
Apr 052019
Colombo (News 1st): The final reading of the 2019 Budget was passed in Parliament today (April 05). 119 votes were cast in favour while 74 were cast …
Apr 052019
COLOMBO, April 5 (Reuters) – The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker on Friday due to dollar demand as importers purchased the greenback after the …
Apr 052019
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced funding for projects worth $280m in Sri Lanka and $40m in Laos. In the case of Sri …
Apr 052019
COLOMBO, April 5 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s Meteorology Department on Friday warned of extreme heat in several districts of the island country as the …
Apr 032019
Commercially produced towels typically sell for between 100 and 140 rupees, putting them out of reach of most Sri Lankan women. Imported brands …
Apr 032019
Move over Bali, Sri Lanka is on its way to becoming the hottest travel destination and for good reason. Apart from the breathtaking scenery, stunning …
Apr 032019
Sri Lanka’s decision to reinstate the death penalty may disproportionately impact on Tamil speaking people on the island, said Amnesty International …
Apr 032019
Sri Lankan authorities have reportedly begun interviewing 47 candidates for two positions as hangmen, even as rights groups slammed the country’s …
Apr 032019
Following pressure from an ultra-nationalist Buddhist group, police have arrested award-winning Sinhala novelist Shakthika Sathkumara under the …