Sweeping visa policy changes to attract Sri Lankan professionals living overseas
COLOMBO: Sri Lankans who have obtained citizenship in other countries will be able to obtain a lifetime permanent resident visa in Sri Lanka for US$…
Take the world’s most scenic train ride to Ella
COLOMBO: If you are thinking of exploring the wonders of Sri Lanka next time you are back home on holiday, and if you haven’t done…
British Prime Minister appoints Ranil Jayawardena as Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Ranil Jayawardena, MP, as her trade envoy for Sri Lanka, the British High Commission in Colombo said….
Down Memory Lane with Farook Kassim
A prominent personality in the Sri Lankan community in the United Arab Emirates, Farook Kassim has been based in Dubai for over 42 years. He…
Sri Lankans in Toronto celebrate 70th Independence Day with great fervour
TORONTO: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto organized many events in connection with the 70th Anniversary celebrations of Independence of Sri Lanka. The…
Obtaining a Good Conduct Certificate from Sri Lanka
DUBAI: Expatriates applying for a job in the UAE must obtain a certificate of good conduct in order to be issued a work permit. The…
Winter Cricket Challenge
DUBAI: Zahira College Mawanella OBA – UAE, will holds its annual 8-a-side cricket tournament, “Winter Challenge – Season 2”, on Friday, March 16 at Bathaya…
What is NZ’s Sri Lanka plan?
ByPramuk Perera AUCKLAND: New Zealand is planning to establish formal diplomatic relations with Colombo this year. NZTE is planning another trade mission to Sri Lanka….
Celebrating independence anniversary and diplomatic ties with US
WASHINGTON: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. celebrated the nation’s 70th Anniversary of Independence at the prestigious United States Institute of Peace. The…
SRI LANKAN DAY 2018 A HUGE SUCCESS
DUBAI: The inaugural Sri Lankan Day event that was held to commemorate Sri Lanka’s 70th anniversary of independence, as well as 25th Anniversary of establishing…