Political and Social News
Sri Lanka declares pause on foreign research vessels for one year
Amid geopolitical strain, Sri Lanka has decided to have a one year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels in conducting research in the country’s territorial waters, a minister said.
SriLankan Airlines first in Asia to introduce ’Green Carpets’.
SriLankan Airlines has introduced 'Green Carpets' for aeroplanes to reduce plane weight and increase fuel efficiency, officials said.
Sri Lanka to outsource visa application process for foreigners
Sri Lankan governement is set to streamline and enhance the visa application process for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.
SLProcurement framework gaps pave the way for corruption
“Backwards in blacklisting: Gaps in Sri Lanka’s procurement framework enable corruption.” PublicFinance.lk announced at its latest research briefing
India raises objection with S L, Male over Chinese survey vessel visit
India has raised objections with both Sri Lanka and Maldives after Beijing sought permission from both the countries to allow a Research Survey Vessel to dock at their ports and conduct a deep water exploration of South Indian Ocean from 5 January till late May, 2024.
Sri Lanka among South Asia's top wealth inequality hotspots - UN Report
A United Nations Development Programme Regional Human Development report has pointed out that the countries exhibiting the highest wealth inequality in South Asia, as measured by the wealth share of the top 10 percent, include Sri Lanka.
Air Astana calls on Sri Lanka on it’s it inaugural flight
Air Astana is the latest addition to the international Aviation family, and resumed flights to Sri Lanka recently.
Another Chinese research vessel to dock in Colombo amidst India’s concerns?
After Chinese Research Survey Vessel Shi Yan 6 completed its survey off the coast of Sri Lanka and reached Singapore on December 2, Beijing asked permission from Colombo and Male to allow another Research Survey Vessel to dock at their ports and conduct a deep water exploration of South Indian Ocean from January 5 till late May 2024.
Sri Lanka Police launch new data system to crack down on drug trafficking
Sri Lanka Police have implemented a specialized data system, encompassing all police stations across the island, with the aim of streamlining the process of identifying criminals arrested over drug-related activities.
New owners takeover collapsed Finance & Guarantee companies
Two collapsed companies belonging to the defunct conglomerate Ceylinco Group namely Finance & Guarantee Real Estate Company Ltd., and Finance & Guarantee Property Developers (PDL) have now been taken over by ZRA Company Ltd., a privately owned Company, under the directives of the Supreme Court.