US to require $15,000 bond to visa recipients from 12 more countries
The United States is set to require visa applicants from additional countries to post a bond of up to $15,000, according to a report by Reuters. The move, introduced by the U.S. Department of State, will apply to applicants from…
No-confidence motion against Energy Minister to be handed over tomorrow
A no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, signed by opposition MPs, is set to be handed over to the Speaker of Parliament tomorrow (19). The move is being led by several opposition parliamentarians, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. (Newswire)…
Ceylon Chamber proposes 5 measures to safeguard economy
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has proposed five key measures to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability amid rising global uncertainty linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. In a statement issued today (18), the Chamber stressed the need for urgent…
Fuel by number plate : Notice for new vehicle owners
The Department of Motor Traffic has requested vehicle owners without number plates to present valid documents when obtaining fuel, as authorities move to issue fuel based on the last digit of the vehicle number plate. In a statement, the department…
Harin predicts crisis, claims President will “flee”
Sri Lanka faces serious economic risks from the ongoing Middle East conflict, former Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said, warning of potential impacts on exports, tourism, and foreign exchange inflows. Speaking at a media briefing, Fernando said rising global oil prices,…
FM launches ‘Lily Lanka’ tourism app
Sri Lanka’s first fully functional tourism mobile application, “Lily Lanka App,” officially registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, was launched in Colombo yesterday. The event was held under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister…
Israel claims strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister
Israel said on Wednesday that an airstrike targeted Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, as hostilities between the two regional foes continued to escalate. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed that the key Iranian minister and other senior ministry figures were…
Warm weather advisory for 16 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Central Southern, North Western provinces and the Monaragala, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts. According to the advisory valid until tomorrow (19) caution level alerts…
Lightning advisory for 19 districts today
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of severe lightning across several provinces, valid until 11.00 p.m. today. Thundershowers accompanied by lightning are expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, Southern, Uva, and North-Western provinces, as well as…
JR sought $1 million from Mossad for election campaign, declassified files reveal
Sri Lanka sought Israeli military assistance during the early years of its civil war and even explored financial support for political purposes, according to newly declassified documents reported by The Wire. The report states that Sri Lanka agreed to the…