Sri Lanka's Largest Open Newspaper Forum
In a major shift in US immigration policy, the White House has announced a sweeping new rule requiring all foreign nationals residing in the United States for more than 30 days to register with the federal government—or face severe penalties.
Read more
The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first nine days of April stood at 56,567, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced.
Read more
Sri Lanka has advanced three places in the global passport strength index, moving from 171st to 168th in 2025, according to a report published by Dubai-based global consultancy firm Nomad Capitalist.
Read more
The inflow of workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka in the month of March has been reported as USD 693.3 million.
Read more
US President Donald Trump’s administration has exempted smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports.
Read more
The SriLankan Airlines Cabin Crew Members Association has launched a ‘work to rule’ campaign, citing several demands, including the reallocation of their onboard meal allowance
Read more
In a move to maintain the stability of the national power grid during the festive season, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has issued a special request to rooftop solar system owners across the country.
Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress by reducing maternal mortality to 25 per 100,000 live births in 2023 due to the country’s free and equitable maternal health services and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Read more
Bank card transactions will be implemented from May 1 to facilitate toll payments on all expressways, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced.
Read more