Sri Lanka

Due to the high costs of issuance of electronic passports, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has decided to call for tenders and suspend the notice of expression of interest

A two-phase mega campaign starting in early August and the promotion of balloon flights over the wilderness are among the key measures Sri Lanka has taken to attract tourists from India and other nations

In the future, teachers will be recruited at universities established for the purpose and offering a four-year degree; so far a three-year degree is required

The parliament approved a plan to restructure the national debt, which is crucial to continue the $2,9 billion bailout by the International Monetary Fund

Health Minister Keheliya, expressing disappointment at the exorbitant prices of drugs on the market, despite the strong and steady depreciation of the dollar against the rupee, admitted that the government or Ministry of Health could do nothing about it

Cabaret performer Nathasha Edirisooriya, who got into trouble for her remarks on religions that caused much controversy, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department at Bandaranaike International Airport while trying to leave the country

Supreme Court has given the green light to a bill that aims to decriminalise homosexuality, in a move hailed as a "historic development" by activists

The foundation stone for the construction of a new auditorium at the SLAF Academy in China Bay was laid, thanks to a grant donated by the Indian Air Force

The country confirmed its commitment to continue to deal with all creditor nations and other stakeholders in a transparent manner, based on the principle of comparable treatment

Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2023 has been announced for 12-14 May; it is presented as an innovative event that aims at showcasing new and emerging techniques in five key sectors and offer job opportunities

The free distribution of slurry fertiliser or TSP to farmers for the Yala season has reached the final stage: chemicals have to be requested before 10 April when they will be recalled to the main warehouses