Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties
COLOMBO: Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today, 18 November 2024 at a…
“Power Comes with Responsibility”: President’s Historic Address to New Cabinet
COLOMBO: In a landmark address following the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet Ministers at the Presidential Secretariat on November 18, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
Finally, the ‘System Change’ Sri Lanka Wanted—Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As President After Historic Election
By a special correspondent COLOMBO: In a paradigm political shift that has resonated across the island nation, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a left-leaning leader with a…
Permanent residence for persons of Sri Lanka descent, foreign spouses
COLOMBO: Persons of Sri Lanka descent, including those who have renounced their citizenship, and foreign spouses would be able to get permanent residence status, under…
It was an international conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency, alleges former President Gotabaya in a tell-all book
COLOMBO: With just months away from elections in Sri Lanka, former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has claimed that he was ousted from power in 2022 due…
Sri Lanka lawmakers accused of stifling free speech in internet safety bill
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan lawmakers on Tuesday began debating a controversial internet safety bill that has been criticized by opposition politicians, journalists and rights groups as…
Princess Anne’s subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth during glitzy Sri Lanka dinner
COLOMBO: Princess Anne has been praised for her fashion choice in Sri Lanka, as a royal commentator noted that she appeared to pay a subtle…
President vows to take unpopular measures to support recovery of Sri Lanka’s economy
COLOMBO: President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivering the Policy Statement, also known as the Throne Speech shortly after ceremonially inaugurating the 4th session of the 9th Parliament…
Air travellers required to submit embarkation and arrival cards online from 1 January 2023
COLOMBO: The Department of Immigration & Emigration has announced that from January 1, 2023 the embarkation card for outbound Sri Lankan travellers and arrival cards…
Department of Immigration and Emigration increases fees for various visas
COLOMBO: The Department of Immigration and Emigration has increased the fees for various categories of visas including charges for applying for Dual Citizenship with effect…