FCID begins probe on 2016 Central Bank bond fraud

Modi assures Sri Lanka support for nation-building

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured Sri Lanka?support for the island’s nation-building endeavours. Speaking at the International Vesak Day celebrations at the BMICH in Colombo today, Modi said that he?believes that both India and Sri Lanka are at a moment of great opportunity?in its relationship. “The friendship between India and Sri Lanka was etched in time by the “Great Master”. Buddhism imparts an ever present radiance to our relationship. As close neighbours, our relationship

12 May, 2017

Air India to launch direct flights from Colombo to Varanasi

Air India will launch direct flights from Colombo to Varanasi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today. Modi made the announcement while addressing the gathering at the International Vesak Day celebrations at the BMICH in Colombo today. “I have the great pleasure to announce that from August this year, Air India will operate direct flights between Colombo and Varanasi,” he said. Modi said the devotees will now be able to travel directly to Varanasi from Colombo. “My Tamil brothers and

12 May, 2017

EU Foreign and Trade Ministers approve GSP for Sri Lanka

The European Union (EU) Foreign and Trade Ministers Council has approved GSP plus for Sri Lanka, the Government information department said. This completes all three procedural requirements for Sri Lanka to receive GSP plus status. The European Commission and Parliament approved the application earlier. The official notification on the entry into force will be finalized next week, the Government information department said. Last month a?motion?at the EU Parliament to deny Sri Lanka the GSP pl

11 May, 2017