The fishermen were arrested for allegedly crossing the maritime border, with the Sri Lankan Coast Guard seizing their boats and detaining them. The group from Thangachimadam was apprehended on December 23, 2023, while 14 fishermen from Rameshwaram were …
Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget unveiled by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Parliament on 17 February, was an eagerly awaited development, as it set the tone for the country’s current economic trajectory under the new government. Following an unprecedented …
The Center for Poverty Analysis (CEPA) is set to host a high-level symposium on February 27th at the Hilton, Colombo, to present key findings from its comprehensive 5000-household poverty study conducted in 2023. The study, partially funded by the Asian …
Starting in July, India and Sri Lanka will be connected via a new passenger ferry service between Rameswaram and Talaimannar. The service, covering the distance in an hour, aims to revive historical trade and tourism links. Customs and immigration …
Security tightened outside Hulftsdorp court complex moments after underworld kingpin alias Ganemulla Sanjeewa was shot dead inside a courtroom Last week, underworld kingpin Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, was shot dead inside the …
COLOMBO, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's National Water Supply and Drainage Board has urged the public to use water sparingly as the prevailing dry weather conditions have disrupted water supply in some districts of the country. The board has requested …
February 25, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan government has reiterated its strong and unwavering commitment to fostering a united nation that celebrates the diversity of its citizens, free from divisions based on race, religion, class, or caste. Foreign …
By: Staff Writer February 25, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s government has outlined an ambitious plan for the country’s tourism industry, targeting over 2.5 million visitors in 2025. With a budget allocation of Rs. 500 million, key focus areas include …
By: Staff Writer February 25, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka must prioritize the further development of its manufacturing and services sectors to ensure long-term economic sustainability. Strengthening these areas will not only boost the country’s economic …
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