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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath launches e-service for copies of Birth, Marriage and Death certificates for Sri Lankan expats
COLOMBO: In a significant stride towards digital transformation, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, in collaboration with the Registrar General’s Department, has introduced an electronic service aimed…
Community Outreach in Toronto under Clean Sri Lanka Programme
TORONTO:On Saturday, January 4, 2025, the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto conducted its first voluntary community outreach under the Clean Sri Lanka programme…
President Dissanayake Unveils Vision for a ‘Clean Sri Lanka’
COLOMBO: As the world welcomed a new year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marked the occasion by launching the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project, a comprehensive initiative…
Lonely Planet’s Top 15 Tips for Travelling to Sri Lanka
By Zinara Rathnayake Sri Lanka is a diverse island home to many different ethnicities, religions and cultures. I was born and raised in different regions…
New leader’s promises will be tricky to keep in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
© BBC By Anbarasan Ethirajan Stunning election wins by a new left-leaning president and his party have changed Sri Lanka’s political landscape – but…
Emirates to introduce additional flights to and from Colombo
DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. The newly-introduced flight,…
20 years on from the tsunami: How Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park is now thriving
It was like any other day for Sri Lankan safari guide Priyantha (Pusa) Hettiarachige as he prepared to welcome guests to Yala National Park on…
Sri Lanka Mission to the United Nations celebrates ‘World Meditation Day’ in New York
NEW YORK: In commemoration of the historic adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring 21st December as “World Meditation Day”, the Permanent Mission…
Sri Lanka Enthralls Hanoi with Flavors and Tradition at Food Festivals
HANOI: Sri Lanka recently showcased its vibrant culinary heritage and rich artistic traditions at two prominent food festivals in Hanoi, captivating attendees with the island…
Sri Lankan Business Council Celebrates UAE National Day with Community and Cricket Legends
His Excellency Alexi Gunasekera and senior SLBC members with cricket legends, Roshan Mahanama and Chaminda Vaas. DUBAI: In celebration of the 53rd National Day of…