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Sri Lanka seeks foreign partnerships to expand ports and aviation sector

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A special discussion was held between British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick and the Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation, and Energy, Anura Karunathilaka. During t... Read More


EU agrees to widen sanctions against Iran

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The European Union will expand the criteria of its Iran sanctions to include those responsible for blocking the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely shut for nearly two mont... Read More


50 foreign nationals arrested for overstaying business visas

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A total of 50 foreign nationals who had entered Sri Lanka on business visas and continued to remain illegally after their visas expired have been arrested this afternoon (21) by... Read More


PM instructs officials to expedite disaster relief and infrastructure restoration

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Special attention should be given at the district level to expedite the payment of compensation for those affected by the Cyclone Ditwah and to accelerate reconstruction work, P... Read More


Pakistan urges US, Iran to consider extending 14-day ceasefire

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday urged the United States and Iran to consider extending the 14-day ceasefire beyond its Wednesday deadline and "give dialogue and ... Read More


Tourist arrivals in April top 85,000

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A total of 88,221 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the... Read More


US mulling financial help for Gulf countries, Trump says

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may offer financial assistance - or a currency swap - with Gulf countries he believes have proven to be reliable allies with the ... Read More


SLCPI calls for urgent action to prevent medicine shortages in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) has called for urgent action to prevent a looming medicine shortage crisis in Sri Lanka, warning that growing pressu... Read More


State Vesak celebrations 2026 set for May 27-June 2

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The official programme for the 2026 State Vesak Festival has been issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. Accordingly, Vesak ... Read More


US forces board 'sanctioned' oil tanker between Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the stateless sanctioned M/T Tifani without incident in the INDOPACOM area of responsibi... Read More