Notice issued on Gotabaya Rajapaksa and eight others

Landing fee concession for international flights extended till July

The landing fee concession provided to international flights operating to Sri Lanka has been extended till July 2021. Cabinet co-spokesman Udaya Gammanpila said that the decision was taken to further boost tourism in Sri Lanka. In December, the Cabinet had approved concessions, waiving off landing charges and aircraft parking charges for international flights. The concessions applied to international aircraft operating to the Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport and the Bandaranaik

16 Feb, 2021

Sri Lanka plays down alleged comments by BJP

Sri Lanka today played down comments allegedly made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over plans to expand their party in the neighbouring countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka. Cabinet co-spokesman Udaya Gammanpila said that there has not been a formal confirmation from the BJP over such moves. He said that Tripura Chief Minister, Biplab Kumar Deb had claimed that the BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made the statement. However, he said that Amit Shah had not admitted to makin

16 Feb, 2021

Public urged to stay away from tourists

The public have been urged to stay away from tourists after the country was placed on heightened alert for the new variant of the coronavirus. Deputy Director General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemantha Herath said that while tourists are confined to a bio-bubble there is a fear that some locals may attempt to come into contact with the visitors. He said the main concern is that locals may attempt to get close to the tourists when they visit selected tourist sites in the country. “A numbe

16 Feb, 2021