Another boost for Lankan tourism
In addition, from the first week of December, Russia’s AZUR Air and Italy’s Neos Air will fly twice a week to Colombo…reports
Lanka beefs up efforts to revive tourism
Tourism was one of the worst-hit industries by the Covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Prasanna
Lanka receives nano fertilizers from India
Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage had informed the island nation’s parliament that organic fertilizer sent by India are suitable for cultivation
Lanka denies Indian pressure over holding PC polls
India’s foreign secretary reiterated India’s position on complete implementation of the provisions under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution…reports By Susitha Fernando
China ties: Lanka soothes India
Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa also explained his country’s relationship with China and assured that India should not have any doubt about it….reports
Mitra Shakti to begin on Oct 4
The exercise will involve tactical level operations at sub unit level in an international Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism environment…reports Asian Lite
Indian fishing boats attacked by Sri Lankan navy
At least 25 fishing boats of Indian fishermen were damaged after Sri Lankan navy personnel allegedly attacked them on Wednesday late night
Sri Lanka Parliament passes ‘state of emergency’
The military and the authorities have been seizing food stocks and confiscating warehouses with paddy and sugar…reports Asian Lite News The Sri
Sri Lanka getting soaked in red?
In light of the growing leverage due to high financial dependency of Sri Lanka there is a steep increase in Chinese imports
Sri Lanka emerges as transit hub for drug cartels
Seven persons, all Pakistan nationals, were taken in custody, and 336 kg heroin was seized in the operation earlier this week….reports Asian