Sri Lanka in danger of becoming 'Chinese colony', warns former Sri Lankan president
Colombo: Days after the Sri Lankan parliament approved a controversial Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill, Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, the former president of Sri Lanka, has said that the country has been brought under the “dominance of a foreign country” and is in process of becoming a “Chinese colony”.
Sri Lanka imposes countrywide restrictions
As Covid cases remain unchecked, Sri Lanka has imposed countrywide restrictions for four days, starting from today, and only essential services would be allowed during the period.
Sri Lankan ambassador in US asks expats to contribute to Covid relief
Washington: Ravinatha Aryasinha, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, has urged overseas Sri Lankans in the US to contribute relief goods and make donations to help Sri Lanka when it is facing a disastrous Covid wave.
Sri Lanka government supports Supreme Court verdict on Colombo Port City
The Sri Lankan government has backed the Supreme Court’s determinations and amendments on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill that relates to provisions for governing a Chinese-built new commercial zone which critics have dubbed as a "Chinese colony".
Sri Lankan origin man imprisoned in US for attempted illegal immigration
Sri Kajamukam Chelliah, a Sri Lankan origin Canadian, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison in the US for attempting to bring six Sri Lankan nationals illegally into the United States.
Nepal cabinet recommends ambassador for Sri Lanka, ten other nations
The Nepalese government has recommended ambassadors for Sri Lanka and ten other countries including positions lying vacant for long in some cases, official sources said.
Sri Lankan embassy in Israel asks its citizens to be vigilant
As the fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies, the Sri Lankan embassy in Tel Aviv asked its citizens residing in the country to be vigilant, reported Daily Mirror.
Sri Lanka extends visa for foreign nationals
The Sri Lankan government has decided to extend all types of visas for foreign nationals living in the country until 9 July, reported Colombopage. The extension was granted in the wake of Covid-19 restrictions in the country.
Sri Lanka condemns bomb attack on ex Maldives president
Sri Lanka has condemned the terrorist attack on former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed, and expressed solidarity with the island nation’s people and government.
Sri Lankan prime minister elected to head of board of governors of ADB
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has been elected to the chair of the board of governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), reported Colombopage. Rajapaksa, who also holds the charge of the ministry of finance in Sri Lanka, will remain in the position for 2021-2022.
Sri Lanka police arrest motorist for honking protest during Chinese minister’s visit
Sri Lanka police arrested a 31-year-old motorist who allegedly instigated a honking protest when visiting Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe’s motorcade was passing through earlier this week.
Hindu priest arrested in northern Sri Lanka for violating Covid guidelines
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a Hindu priest on Wednesday in the northern city of Jaffna in Sri Lanka, for violating Covid-19 health guidelines reported Newswire.
Sri Lanka orders closure of all schools amid virus surge
As the cases of Covid-19 infections remain unchecked in Sri Lanka, authorities have ordered the closure of all schools until Friday this week, reported Newswire.
Chinese Defense Minister to embark on 3-day visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday
Moscow/Sputnik: Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe will travel to Sri Lanka on Tuesday for an official three-day visit.
Former Sri Lankan Minister arrested over April 2019 bombing attacks - Police
Moscow/Sputnik: Former Sri Lankan Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and brother Riyadh have been arrested by the country's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for allegedly assisting the terrorists responsible for the deadly April 2019 bombing attacks, police spokesman Ajith Rohana said on Saturday.