Politics

SLTDA warns over ‘Foreigners Only’ policy The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has warned that tourist establishments that follow discriminatory policies such as ‘Foreigners Only’ policy face license cancellations. Issuing a statement, the SLTDA said it had received complaints…

Bribery investigation on Rosy! It is reported that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has commenced an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of public funds and financial corruption committed by the Mayor of Colombo. The complaint was…

Chinese company had to be paid $ 17 million for maintaining Norochcholai It is reported that China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has to be paid an arrears of US $ 17.5 million for technical consultancy services for the operation and…

Djokovic deported from Australia Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after losing a last-ditch court bid to stay in the country. Judges rejected a challenge launched by the unvaccinated tennis star after the government cancelled his visa on “health…

Govt. loses over Rs. 200 Mn. due to RDA bigwigs An investigation by the National Audit Office has revealed that the government has lost over Rs. 200 million due to the increase in salaries and allowances of 174 bigwigs at…

Ranjan prepares to reveal a secret! The Commission to Investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to give jailed MP Ranjan Ramanayaka a chance to show cause with regard to his revelation made on the Pandora Papers. The…

SL Ambassador in Germany misusing diplomatic privileges! It is reported that the Foreign Ministry is receiving complaints from Sri Lankans in Germany that Manori Unambuwe – the Sri Lankan Ambassador posted there, is misusing her diplomatic privileges. According to reports,…

Commuters stranded amid station masters’ token strike Work commuters have become seriously affected after the Railway Station Masters’ Association commenced a 24-hour token strike from today (13) based on several demands. Reports say that large numbers of people commuting to…

2022 starts with thousands of tourists Heralding 2022 with early signs of revival, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that Sri Lanka had welcomed 16,000 tourists in the first six days, reflecting successful promotions rolled out to boost the industry.