England to tour Sri Lanka for first time in six years

COLOMBO: England will play three Tests, five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 international during their winter tour of  Sri Lanka in October and November. The…

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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$…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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Independence day celebrated in Shanghai

SHANGHAI: Sri Lanka’s Consulate General in Shanghai celebrated the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence at the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC) hall on February…

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Sri Lanka keen to enhance trade with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Sri Lanka is keen to further enhance bilateral trade and economic relations with Pakistan as both countries have good potential to do trade in…

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Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 3.06 pct in 2017

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew by 3.06 percent last year compared with that of 2016, the Industry and Commerce Ministry said on Thursday. The…

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Sri Lanka to launch biggest tourism project in March

COLOMBO: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said construction of the Dedduwa tourism zone, Sri Lanka’s biggest tourism project, will begin in March  to lure more tourists…

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