Another 42 Covid related deaths reported in Sri Lanka

Oman Air decides to cancel flights to Colombo

Oman Air has decided to cancel flights to Colombo as part of its ongoing transformation. The company says it aims to improve its overall financial performance and fortify its position in an increasingly competitive markt. Oman Air announced several strategic changes to its network which include the addition of a new route, Sialkot, as well as the cancellation of operations to Islamabad, Lahore, Colombo and Chittagong. The airline will also be reducing frequencies to certain markets while incr

29 Jan, 2024

Sri Lanka to donate tea to the people of Palestine in Gaza

Sri Lanka has made arrangements to donate a consignment of Ceylon Tea to the people of Palestine in the Gaza Strip as a token of humanitarian assistance symbolizing Sri Lanka?s unwavering support and solidarity with the people of Palestine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The donation was received by the Ambassador of Palestine to Sri Lanka, Zuhair Hamdallah Zaid, from the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tharaka Balasuriya in the presence of Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijeward

30 Jan, 2024

Police fire tear gas on massive SJB protest

  The Police fired tear gas on a massive protest in Colombo led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Colombo was placed under heavy military and Police security ahead of the protest march this afternoon. The SJB delayed announcing the exact location from where they were going to kick start the protest till the last minute. The protest march eventually began at the Viharamahadevi park and headed towards the public library. The military and Police closed

30 Jan, 2024