Bodies found floating in Pettah and Kilinochchi

President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka and also condemned the unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel killing a large number of civilians. The President told the Cabinet that there are several Sri Lankans working in Israel and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must locate them and ensure their safety. “There are a number of Israelis in Sri Lanka – some are tourists, and some are employed. We must help them to travel back to Israel. I have also aske

09 Oct, 2023

Bambalapitiya flyover to be demolished and replaced

The flyover connected to the Bambalapitiya railway station is to be demolished and replaced on the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. In accordance with President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s directives, President?s Secretary Saman Ekanayake instructed M.M.P.K. Mayadunne, the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Highways, to take immediate measures to construct a temporary accessway to the Bambalapitiya railway station. The temporary accessway is to be constructed within ten days

09 Oct, 2023

International consultant to guide restructuring SriLankan Airlines

An international consultant has been appointed to guide the restructuring process of SriLankan Airlines, Minister of Port, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said. The Minister said the consultant is expected to bring expertise and best practices to guide the restructuring efforts. Sri Lanka’s aviation sector has reported a substantial profit of Rs. 22 billion in the period spanning from January to August 2023. The Minister said that approximately Rs. 10 billion from this profit ha

09 Oct, 2023