Jobs in Israel to move to government-to-government basis from January
From 1 January, employment of Sri Lankans in Israel will be governed strictly on a government-to-government (G2G) basis under bilateral…
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England beat Sri Lanka by 55 runs in Lahore tri-series clash
England defeated Sri Lanka by 55 runs in their Pakistan ODI Tri-Series match in Lahore on Thursday. After Sri Lanka…
Sri Lanka and Türkiye sign new air services agreement
Sri Lanka and Türkiye have signed a new air services agreement, setting the framework for flights between the two countries.…
Government sets sights on making Sri Lanka South Asia’s fintech hub
Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne says Sri Lanka has the potential to become a fintech hub for South Asia,…
Colombo to host first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting in November
Sri Lanka will host the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting, together with a Senior Officials’ Meeting on Health, in Colombo…
Cyclone Arnab: Met Department issues red warning for seas around Sri Lanka
The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and very rough seas as Cyclonic Storm Arnab…
2026 arrivals pass 1.8 million, but pace still trails last year
Sri Lanka recorded 119,805 tourist arrivals in the first 22 days of October, up 5% on the same period last…
Sri Lanka chase down 430 to stun England in Rawalpindi
Sri Lanka pulled off one of the highest successful run chases in One Day International history, overhauling England’s 429 for…
Yuan clearing facility launched in Colombo for direct China trade settlement
A yuan clearing facility has been launched in Colombo, allowing businesses to settle trade with China directly in the Chinese…