Curfew re-imposed, all Kandy school matches postponed

Man attempts to enter cargo hold of Sri Lanka bound flight at Sydney Airport

A man was arrested after attempting to enter the cargo hold of a Sri Lanka bound flight at the Sydney Airport, the Australian media reported. The 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly breached security at the Sydney Airport, running onto the tarmac, Nine News reported. According to Nine News, the Police responded to a call from Sydney International Airport on Friday, after a man allegedly ran through the main screening area of the airport. Australian Federal Police officers intercep

27 Apr, 2024

Sri Lanka says economy has stabilised and growth is emerging

The Sri Lankan Government says the economy has stabilized and growth is now emerging. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the currency appreciated from Rs. 360/USD in 2022 to Rs. 300/USD at present. “It is important to understand that exchange rates in Sri Lanka is Market-determined which allows currency values to adjust according to supply and demand dynamics in the foreign exchange market,” the State Minister said on X. He said that strengthening of the Sri Lankan Rupee wi

27 Apr, 2024

Holy water from India to Sri Lanka for consecration ceremony

India has initiated the process of sending sacred Sarayu river water to Sri Lanka for the consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma Temple, dedicated to Goddess Sita. The consecration ceremony of Seetha Amma Temple will take place on May 19. The decision came following a letter from Sri Lanka’s representatives to the Uttar Pradesh government, requesting Sarayu river water for religious ceremonies and the consecration of Goddess Sita’s idol at the temple. Under the directive of the UP government, t

28 Apr, 2024