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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... Read More


Vehicle prices may rise temporarily amid new import surcharges and leasing restrictions, importers warn

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has indicated that vehicle prices could see a temporary increase due to higher surcharges imposed on vehicle imports and fluctuations in excha... Read More


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... Read More


Pilgrims kick off Haj as Mideast peace deal hangs in the balance

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday (May 25) for an annual Haj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an ... Read More


19 injured as bus carrying factory workers overturns in Kahathuduwa

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A total of 19 individuals sustained minor injuries after a bus carrying apparel factory workers veered off the road and overturned into a paddy field along the Diyagama Road in Ka... Read More


Southwest monsoon strengthens, heavy rain expected in several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Southwest monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the country over the next few days, according to the De... Read More


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 ... Read More


WHO chief says fast-moving Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday (May 25) that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts, gi... Read More


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... Read More


PM to hold talks with graduates over teacher recruitment issue

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A discussion between Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of the Education Graduate Association is ... Read More