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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 Lanka says restructuring deal with bondholders reached
WEB18 hours ago · Sri Lanka said it’s reached an agreement in principle with bondholders to restructure its $114 billion debt load, just days before the country heads for presidential elections. The government held restricted discussions with nine members of the steering committee of the ad-hoc group of bondholders between September 12th and 18th, it said in a ...
Sri Lanka requiring COVID-19 card for entry to public places
WEBDec 19, 2021 · Courtesy MailOnline. COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – Sri Lanka will require the showing of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate compulsory for entry to public places starting from Jan. 1, in a renewed attempt to prevent another spike in infections.
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 …
EC directs to remove election campaign offices at electorate level
WEB18 hours ago · The Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Rathnayake, says that all election campaign offices which have been established at the electorate level must be removed after midnight today (19). During a press conference at the Department of Government Information this morning (19) regarding the presidential poll, he …
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 death toll exceeds 6,000 and 161 new victims today
WEBAug 15, 2021 · Courtesy Adaderana. Total lives claimed by the COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka now stand over 6,000 as a record high of 161 new victims were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services on Saturday (August 14).
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 …
US updates Sri Lanka travel advisory ahead of presidential election
WEB4 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.
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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