Political and Social News
No more free visa extensions for Russian, Ukrainian tourists
The government’s decision to cancel a free visa facility granted to Russians and Ukrainians who have remained in Sri Lanka since February 2022 has not been reversed, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles confirmed this week.
Navy to deploy second ship to ensure Indian Ocean security
The Navy will be deploying a naval ship for the second time as part of the operation to maintain maritime security in international waters.
Cabinet paper for change of Electoral system this week.
Turning the election map upside down the government is set to go back for electoral system and first past the post-polling in line with the public consciousness of the country.
Sri Lanka unveils ‘Govt. Action Plan’ based on IMF governance assessment
The Finance Ministry on Thursday (Feb.29) unveiled the Government Action Plan, which was prepared based on the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) furnished by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Agreement inked to construct hybrid renewable energy systems in Jaffna
Sri Lanka has signed an agreement for the development of hybrid renewable energy systems on 3 islands off Jaffna yesterday (March 01).
Health Ministry’s Additional Secretary Dr. Saman Ratnayake arrested
Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Health Saman Ratnayake was arrested on Friday evening (March 01) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) procurement.
Sri Lanka expects “smooth” second IMF review
US to work with Sri Lanka to tackle trafficking of nuclear material
‘Two Indian Coast Guard Ships anchored Sri Lanka
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka in March 05 for second EFF review
