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LNP – Maldives to grant free 90-day on-arrival tourist visas to Sri Lankans

LNP – Maldives to grant free 90-day on-arrival tourist visas to Sri Lankans

The Government of the Maldives has announced that Sri Lankan citizens will be granted free 90-day on-arrival tourist visas for…

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LNP – John Keells responds to claims over BYD vehicle imports

LNP – John Keells responds to claims over BYD vehicle imports

In response to recent media reports and rising public concern over a consignment of BYD electric vehicles imported into Sri…

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LNP – Sri Lanka ranked the Most Beautiful Island in the World

LNP – Sri Lanka ranked the Most Beautiful Island in the World

Sri Lanka has been crowned the most beautiful island in the world, taking the top spot on the list of…

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LNP – SriLankan airlines named ‘Best Airline for South Asia’

LNP – SriLankan airlines named ‘Best Airline for South Asia’

SriLankan Airlines has been crowned the ‘Best Airline for South Asia’ at the prestigious International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards…

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LNP – Eight special trains for Kandy Esala perahera

LNP – Eight special trains for Kandy Esala perahera

The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that eight special train services will operate for the convenience of pilgrims and…

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LNP – Sri Lanka’s exports to US surpass USD 250 million in June as Trump tariffs loom

LNP – Sri Lanka’s exports to US surpass USD 250 million in June as Trump tariffs loom

Sri Lankan exports to the United States have increased in the month of June as the new 30% tariff rate…

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LNP – Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister

LNP – Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister

The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism, stated Minister…

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LNP – Sri Lankans to get seasonal jobs in South Korea

LNP – Sri Lankans to get seasonal jobs in South Korea

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says that many seasonal job opportunities in South Korea are now available…

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LNP – No legal provisions for companies to charge 2.5%–3% fees on card transactions: CBSL

LNP – No legal provisions for companies to charge 2.5%–3% fees on card transactions: CBSL

Companies and institutions have no legal provisions to impose additional charges ranging from 2.5% to 3% on customers for transactions…

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LNP – Asian Development Bank lowers Sri Lanka’s GDP growth estimate for FY2025

LNP – Asian Development Bank lowers Sri Lanka’s GDP growth estimate for FY2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised downward its GDP growth forecast for Sri Lanka, primarily due to the effects…

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