Sri Lanka has suspended its new rule making Electronic Travel Authorisation compulsory for all short-stay visitors, easing the process for Indian tourists while keeping earlier visa procedures active ...

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is boosting the country’s search and rescue (SAR) preparedness through enhanced inter-agency coordination and capacity-building initiatives, ensuring ...

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the assets of senior officials in a number of government ...

In a landmark move to enhance regional air connectivity, Belavia Airlines, the National Air Carrier of the Republic of Belarus, has officially entered the Sri Lankan market through a strategic ...

The ambassador affirmed that, given their long-standing friendship, Vietnam and Sri Lanka have favourable conditions to expand economic, trade, and investment cooperation. The Vietnamese Embassy in ...

In the present context, tourism should be on a roll with the country receiving many accolades globally as a destination, with even Jaffna being cited as a city to be visited.

When Lonely Planet named Jaffna the second-best destination in the world for 2026, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone who has walked along the city’s sun-drenched causeways or shared a crab curry under ...

The rule, which was due to take effect on 15 October 2025, has been suspended until further notice, Sri Lanka's ambassador to India, Mahishini Colonne, said on X. The department of immigration ...

Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India's passport ranking has declined.

A powerhouse roster of international and regional experts will headline the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, setting the stage for a world-class dialogue on reform, resilience, and ...

The President of Sri Lanka launches the national campaign “A Nation United” in Colombo against drug dealing, consumption and ...

When Kavin* travelled to the UK from Sri Lanka last year, he was excited for a fresh start. A keen sportsman who’d previously ...