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Vehicle assembly plant declared open in Kuliyapitiya; first vehicle …
WEB2 hours ago · Courtesy Adaderana President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (17) inaugurated the Western Automobile Assembly Private Limited (WAA) vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya, marking a significant milestone in the country’s automotive industry. This $27 million facility is now the largest vehicle assembly plant in South Asia, according to the President’s Media Division.
Sri Lanka approves visa-free facility for citizens of 35 countries
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allow visa-free entry to Sri Lanka for citizens of 35 countries, including the United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), Canada, Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China, India, Russia, South Korea, and Japan. This new visa-free policy will be in effect from October 01, 2024, and will remain in effect for a ...
Sri Lankan election shines light on president’s legacy and links
WEBAug 20, 2024 · COLOMBO — Sri Lanka’s first presidential election since an economic crisis tipped the government into turmoil two years ago will focus attention on whether the unelected incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe can hold on to his position. United National Party’s Wickremesinghe assumed the presidency after …
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WEBFrom Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka On August 26, the Type 071 integrated landing ships Wuzhishan and Qilianshan, the Type 052D guided-missile destroyer He Fei of the 987 Fleet of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy arrived at the Colombo Port in Sri Lanka. Ambassador H.E. Qi Zhenhong and Spouse, the Defense Attaché Senior Colonel […]
US updates Sri Lanka travel advisory ahead of presidential election
WEB2 days ago · The United States’ Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka urging citizens to exercise caution in view of the upcoming presidential election. The advisory highlights that since Sri Lanka is set to hold presidential elections on September 21, 2024, demonstrations could occur before, during, or after the election.
How we can all help Sri Lanka recover from tragedy through tourism
WEBJul 7, 2021 · The train routes in Sri Lanka are some of the most scenic in the world, and since the civil war that started in 1983 ended in 2009, many routes have been repaired or expanded. The eastern train route from Kandy to Ella and Badulla offers travellers lush views of forests and tea plantations, and the chance to …
PSC to look into those responsible for Sri Lanka’s economic …
WEBDec 8, 2022 · The President made this remark joining the debate on budget proposals in parliament today (Dec. 08), in response to a query made by parliamentarians as to who drove the country to such a bankruptcy and how to hold them responsible, the President’s Media Division reported. Speaking on the issues …
LankaWeb – Sri Lanka extends island-wide quarantine curfew
WEBAug 27, 2021 · Sri Lanka has extended the current island-wide quarantine curfew orders by a week, in a bid to curb the soaring COVID-19 figures in the country prompted by the rapid spread of the Delta variant. Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella tweeted that the extended quarantine curfew orders are effective until …
Sri Lanka experiences a temporary power outage after a main ...
WEBDec 9, 2023 · Sri Lanka’s power and energy ministry says the country experienced an island-wide power outage for several hours after a system failure in one of the main transmission lines. December 9, 2023, 6:00 PM. Children stand in the balcony of a house during a countrywide power outage in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
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