Long term visas to be offered to tourists investing in Sri Lanka

International Day of Yoga marked in Sri Lanka

International Day of Yoga (IDY) was marked by the High Commission of India and its cultural arm- Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the iconic Galle Face Green, Saturday.? The theme for 10th edition of IDY ?Yoga For Self and Society? was personified with coming together of hundreds of yoga enthusiasts this morning. High Commissioner of India Sri Santosh Jha joined the yoga event with special guests, Hon. Dr. Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Education; Hon. (Dr.) Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha, Minist

22 Jun, 2024

Catholic Church accuses Sirisena of being politically bankrupt

The Catholic Church accused former President Maithripala Sirisena of being politically bankrupt. National Catholic Mass Communications Director, Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha said that Sirisena was making false allegations to coverup his own political bankruptcy. Sirisena had earlier alleged that financial aid received to assist the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks had not been utilised for its purpose. He urged the church to make public a statement of accounts on the funds collected. Rev. Fr

21 Jun, 2024

Compensation for houses damaged during weather

Families who lost their homes during the recent extreme weather are to be provided compensation, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff to the President Sagala Ratnayaka said. He said?President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the authorities take the necessary measures to either rebuild or provide compensation, subject to a maximum limit, for houses that were completely damaged by the recent adverse weather conditions. Ratnayaka also stated that measures will

21 Jun, 2024