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March 11, 2026
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Free 14‑Day Visa Extension for Travellers Affected by Middle East Conflict
COLOMBO ; The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved an emergency measure to extend visas for tourists who have been unable to leave the country due to widespread flight cancellations across the Middle East since February 28, 2026. According to the proposal submitted by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, several travellers who were...
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March 11, 2026
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Former Lankan ambassador meets the present envoy in Riyadh
RIYADH : Former Sri Lankan ambassador in Saudi Arabia, Azmi Thassim paid a courtesy called on the present Sri Lanka’s ambassador O L Ameer Ajwad on Tuesday, March 10 at the embassy in Riyadh.
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March 11, 2026
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Cabinet approves visa exemption agreement between Sri Lanka and Nepal
COLOMBO – The Cabinet Ministers has approved a proposal to sign an agreement between Sri Lanka and Nepal to exempt holders of diplomatic, official and service passports from obtaining visas. The agreement aims to further strengthen the friendly cooperation between the two countries and facilitate official travel by removing unnecessary obstacles in obtaining visas. Under...
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March 11, 2026
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Litro Gas prices go up
COLOMBO : The prices of Litro domestic LP gas cylinders have been increased with effect from midnight TUESDAY , March (10), the Litro Gas Company has announced. Accordingly, the price of the 12.5 kg cylinder has been increased by Rs. 300 to Rs. 3,990 while the price of the 05 kg cylinder has been increased...
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March 10, 2026
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Sri Lanka sets up Committee on Economic Surveillance amidst Middle East conflict
COLOMBO : The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to appoint a ‘Committee on Economic Surveillance’ to review potential economic impacts on Sri Lanka from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The proposal to establish the committee was presented by the President and received Cabinet approval. The committee will be chaired...
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