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Over 14,000 visas issued to foreigners on Port City Commission's recommendations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Approximately 14,300 visas have been issued to foreign nationals on the recommendation of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, it was revealed at a recent meeting of the Co... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks China's support for National AI Computing Centre

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka and China have explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and the digital economy, including pot... Read More


Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Tri-Nation ODI series

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka will miss the upcoming ODI Tri-Nation Series featuring Pakistan and England as he has yet to receive medical clearance to return to competitive c... Read More


Kandy Metro bus service planned, route survey begins

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Plans are underway to introduce the Metro Bus service to Kandy and its suburbs, with a special route survey conducted today (15) under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Transp... Read More


TISL urges Government to withdraw proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has urged the Government to withdraw the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill 2026, warning that its broad provisions ... Read More


Rainfall above 100 mm forecast in several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in some areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Matara, Galle and Puttalam districts, the Department of Meteo... Read More


Airline representatives discuss rising costs, airport upgrades

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Board of Airline Representatives (BAR) Sri Lanka has discussed measures to address rising operational costs, improve ground handling procedures and upgrade airport infrastruc... Read More


Overpriced water costs Ella restaurant Rs. 260,000

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- An Ella hostel and restaurant has been fined Rs. 260,000 after its operator pleaded guilty to selling bottled drinking water above the prescribed maximum retail price and display... Read More


Youth arrested over alleged online vehicle advertisement scam

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested in the Mawathgama area of Homagama over allegations of defrauding individuals by collecting money to publish online advertisements for vehicle... Read More


Kananathan congratulates Guinea on Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Republic of Guinea extended his warm congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency General Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guin... Read More