Sri Lanka Raises Electricity Tariffs Amid Deepening Energy Crisis
Colombo, May 11, 2026 (Agencies) – Sri Lanka will raise electricity tariffs by up to 18 percent starting Monday as the country battles worsening energy costs linked to Middle East…
Cycling in Islamabad and Colombo
Cycling is a great cardio exercise. Specially when there is no traffic, specially on a beach front road, you really enjoy your cycling rides. My wife is extremely worried when…
China, Sri Lanka Sign Cooperation Agreements to Strengthen Economic Ties
Colombo (Agencies) – China and Sri Lanka have signed key agreements to deepen economic and trade cooperation, further advancing collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The agreements were…
Sri Lanka helicopter crash kills six military personnel
COLOMBO (Agencies): A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed during a graduation ceremony on Friday, plunging into a reservoir and killing six of the 12 people on board, a military…
Sri Lanka Navy to Lead Bahrain’s CTF 154 in 2025, A Historic First
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Khyber Mail): The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) will make history in January 2025 as it assumes command of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, part of the…
Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Entry for 35 Countries Starting October 1
Colombo (Agencies): In a significant move to boost tourism, the Sri Lankan government has announced visa-free access for citizens from 35 countries, effective from October 1, 2024. This policy will…
Sri Lanka Air Force Prioritizes New Aircraft Acquisitions
COLOMBO (Agencies) — The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has unveiled ambitious plans to bolster its aviation capabilities through strategic acquisitions. Air Marshal R A Udeni P Rajapaksa, the SLAF…
India sends attack sub to Sri Lanka to counter China
NEW DELHI (Agenciess): India’s INS Karanj, a diesel attack submarine, docked in Sri Lanka over the weekend to counter China’s activities in the Indian Ocean. The sub arrived at the…