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Sri Lanka introduces free 30-day ETA for tourists from 40 countries

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced that, with effect from 25 May 2026, nationals of 40 specified countries will be eligible to obtain a free-o... और पढ़ें


Convict sentenced to death in Vidya murder case dies by suicide in custody

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- It has been reported that a convict sentenced to death and imprisoned in connection with the abduction, gang rape, and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the... और पढ़ें


CBSL tightens Loan-to-Value ratios for vehicle loans from today

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the decision to limit Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for motor vehicles has come into effect from today (25). The Governing Board of ... और पढ़ें


Teacher recruitment exam held island-wide with over 160,000 candidates

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- More than 160,000 graduates had applied for the competitive examination held to fill Sinhala, Tamil and English medium teacher vacancies in national and provincial schools, the De... और पढ़ें


Three Chinese nationals arrested with foreign-made cigarettes worth over Rs. 6 mln at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Three foreign passengers have been arrested by airport customs officers, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) earlier today (25) for allegedly attempting to illegally s... और पढ़ें


CBSL introduces maximum loan-to-value limit for gold collateral loans

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced maximum caps on loan-to-value (LTV) applicable for credit facilities secured by gold collateral. The CBSL stated that the meas... और पढ़ें


Increase in rainfall expected over Southwestern parts of island in next few days

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of the island is expected during the next few days, according to... और पढ़ें


Case against Shashi Weerawansa adjourned till July 24

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (25) ordered that the further trial of the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over allegation... और पढ़ें


Ex- Minister Wimal Weerawansa granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier today (25), has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court. He was released on a sur... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka to digitize all vehicle insurance documents in future

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- All insurance-related documents are expected to be digitized in the future under the ongoing vehicle insurance card digitization initiative, according to Dinusha Thilanka, the Cha... और पढ़ें