Finance Ministry bans import and re-export of several goods

Two officials from Russian oil company in Sri Lanka

Two officials from a Russian oil company arrived in Sri Lanka today to discuss the purchasing of oil. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin and sought credit to obtain fuel. The President tweeted saying he had a?very productive telephone conversation with the Russian President. ?Had a very productive telecon with the?#Russia?President, Vladimir Putin. While thanking him for all the support extended by his gvt to overcome the challenges of the past, I

07 Jul, 2022

SriLankan Airlines denies claims on cancellation of flights

SriLankan Airlines has denied claims on the cancellation of its flights owing to the fuel crisis. Issuing a statement,?SriLankan Airlines said that certain false information was circulating in the media over the possible cancellation of a host of SriLankan Airlines? flights due to the ongoing fuel shortage in Sri Lanka. SriLankan Airlines vehemently denied the accuracy of such information and confirmed that it has been able to manage its flight schedule with suitable adjustments for over a wee

07 Jul, 2022

Why China Is Comfortable With Myanmar?s Military Rulers

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Myanmar this weekend for a regional meeting in what will be Beijing?s highest-profile visit since the military seized power. Wang will attend a foreign ministers? meeting of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism in the UNESCO World Heritage town Bagan in Mandalay Region. The Chinese foreign minister?s visit comes on the heels of the regime?s recent transfer of Myanmar?s detained State Counselor and democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to soli

06 Jul, 2022