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Sri Lanka grants fee visa extensions for foreigners affected by Middle East flight cancellations

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Sri Lanka government has approved visa extensions on a fee basis for foreign nationals unable to leave the country due to flight cancellations to the Middle East, caused by ... और पढ़ें


Former CID DIG Prasad Ranasinghe arrested over corruption allegations

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Former Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department, Prasad Ranasinghe, was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of B... और पढ़ें


Electricity trade unions continue strike

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Twenty-five electricity trade unions have decided to continue their industrial action as they did not receive any favourable response from the six new state-owned companies form... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka serves up free meals for tourists stranded by Middle East flight chaos

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka Tourism has organised a special luncheon and breakfast programme for foreign tourists who are currently staying in the country, due to the disruptions caused by the Mid... और पढ़ें


Navigating global volatility: How Sri Lanka can turn geopolitical turbulence into an economic advantage

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The global economic landscape is currently navigating a period of profound volatility, characterised by shifting geopolitical alliances, rising protectionism and unpredictable re... और पढ़ें


Banking sector faces elevated money laundering risks amid rising fraud and tax evasion

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka's banking sector is currently confronting a medium-high money laundering risk, compounded by emerging threats from financial fraud and tax evasion. These findings wer... और पढ़ें


CSE-IFC-global partners ring opening bell to advance women's leadership in SL biz

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Reaffirming the commitment to advancing women's economic empowerment and leadership in Sri Lanka, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), International Finance Corporation (IFC) - a Wo... और पढ़ें


How is Sri Lanka responding to the Israel-Iran conflict: Day 9

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka continues to manage the diplomatic, humanitarian and economic consequences of the widening Israel-Iran conflict, which has already spilled into the Indian Ocean close t... और पढ़ें


Shippers' Council warns of supply chain hits from Middle Eastern shipping disruptions

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Sri Lanka Shippers' Council has raised concerns over the mounting disruptions to global shipping and supply chains driven by the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle E... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka better equipped than before to absorb oil shocks: CB Governor

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka is better equipped than during its 2022 financial crisis to absorb shocks from rising oil prices, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said, citing a strong U... और पढ़ें