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Sri Lanka is expanding air connectivity with western India as part of efforts to boost tourism, with direct Ahmedabad–Colombo servicesContinue Reading The post FitsAir to launch Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flights from June appeared first on…
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A suspect wanted in connection with motorcycle thefts and the snatching of gold chains from women has been arrested inContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested over chain-snatching and motorcycle thefts in Colombo district appeared first…
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake official visits to New Zealand and Australia from May 26 to June 3 atContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit Australia and New Zealand appeared first on Newswire.
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Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says no one can stop President Anura Kumara Dissanayake from being re-elected in 2029, claiming theContinue Reading The post “No one can stop AKD becoming President again in 2029″ appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lankan authorities have reportedly recovered only USD 200 from the missing USD 2.5 million that was transferred to scammersContinue Reading The post Only USD 200 found from missing USD 2.5 million – Report appeared first on Newswire.
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A three-wheeler driver has been arrested after allegedly attempting to overcharge two foreign tourists visiting Colombo on a brief stopoverContinue Reading The post Tuk-tuk driver held for allegedly fleecing tourists of Rs. 180,000 appeared…
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced a fresh tightening of vehicle financing regulations, further reducing the maximumContinue Reading The post CBSL cuts vehicle financing caps again from May 25 appeared first on Newswire.
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued new directions imposing a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 70% forContinue Reading The post CBSL introduces maximum loan value for gold collateral appeared first on Newswire.
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Cathay Pacific has confirmed that one of its flights from Australia to Hong Kong encountered severe turbulence, leaving 10 peopleContinue Reading The post 10 injured after Cathay Pacific flight hit by severe turbulence appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka will grant free tourist visas for nationals of 40 countries from 25 May 2026, according to a circularContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to offer free tourist ETA for 40 countries from May 25 appeared first on Newswire.
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