Sri Lanka, President
After Years of Turmoil, Sri Lanka Is Making a Return — Here's How to Visit
The past few years have not been easy on Sri Lanka, but the Southeast Asian island — and its people — are on the upswing.
Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of vote on Sept 21
Over 17 million Sri Lankans will vote on Sept 21 to elect a new president for a five-year term. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval
Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval
Sri Lankan voters to chose from 38 candidates in consequential presidential election
Thirty-eight candidates are running for president of the Asian nation of Sri Lanka, which is still recovering from a 2022 economic collapse. Its incumbent president faces a tight race.
Voting ends in Sri Lanka to choose a president and a way out of years of turmoil
Voting has ended Saturday in Sri Lanka's presidential election as the country seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis in its history and the resulting political upheaval. The election, contested by 38 candidates,
Sri Lanka president did not scrap re-election bid days before poll
Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe did not scrap his re-election campaign days before the bankrupt nation voted in the first poll since its economic collapse, contrary to claims spread online.
Sri Lanka’s presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom
Two years ago, food cart worker Fathima Shiyama had to wait in line, sometimes for days, to get cooking gas, fuel and other essentials. It was a test of patience for her and millions of other Sri Lankans as their country languished in economic and political chaos.
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Mastercard and Bank of Ceylon collaborate to launch Sri Lanka’s first medical tourism card
Mastercard and Bank of Ceylon today announced their collaboration to launch ‘WellGlobe’, Sri Lanka’s first medical tourism ...
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Air China to begin daily flights to Sri Lanka
Air China, one of China’s largest airlines, is set to launch daily flight operations to Sri Lanka, starting from October 2024 ...
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Planning A Trip To Sri Lanka? Make It Happen In The Next Six Months
The initiative is expected to run for a period of six months with the objective of strengthening Sri Lanka’s ties around the ...
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“A Moonment to Remember” Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering” Held in Sri Lanka
Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering”, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lan ...
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A tourism policy that stresses niche markets, eco-friendly tourism and SL’s cultural heritage
By Ifham Nizam Jathika Jana Balawegaya(NPP) has unveiled a transformative national tourism policy aimed at rebranding Sri Lanka as a sustainable and experiential destination. Moving beyond the ...
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Sri Lanka records nearly 1.4 mln tourist arrivals so far in 2024
Sri Lanka has recorded nearly 1.4 million tourist arrivals during the period elapsed this year. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the total number of tourist arrivals ...
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Malaysians Can Now Travel To Sri Lanka Visa-Free
Good news for travel enthusiasts! Malaysian citizens can now travel to Sri Lanka visa free for up to six months. Read all ...
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Sri Lanka’s 2024 tourism revenue tops US$2bn in first eight months
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange revenue from tourism rose to $2.17 billion in the first eight months of 2024 with ...
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Rattled by the visa chaos, Sri Lanka’s tourist operators take to the streets against red tape
this despite optimistic forecasts from the Sri Lanka Tourism Authority (SLTDA). “We are vehemently opposed to the iron wall of bureaucracy the all-powerful Sri Lankan Immigration Controller ...