Colombo Times - First to know news in Colombo

15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 arrow 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://colombotimes.net 600 1 1

March 11, 2026
0 Comment
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...
Local
March 11, 2026
0 Comment
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.
Local
March 11, 2026
0 Comment
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...
Local
March 11, 2026
0 Comment
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...
Local
March 10, 2026
0 Comment
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...
Local

NEWER POSTS 1 … 21 22 23 … 1,069 OLDER POSTS

Repatriated criminal apprehended at BIA

This year’s State Vesak Festival will be held on May 30

Timeless Bollywood Melodies – Anuradha Paudwal Live Celebrates India’s 77th Republic Day in Colombo

The Fragility of Shared Flows: Why the Indus Waters Treaty Suspension Threatens Global Water Governance

The ZM Cricket Club holds its fifth consecutive year awards ceremony

Salam Ramadan 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim Food and Cultural festival, to be held at Green Path from 27th January to 1st Feb.

Dewatagaha Mosque chairman claims Rs one billion from the Wakf board for removing him unlawfully from his post

Visiting Sri Lankan journalists meet their high commissioner in the Maldives

Indian medical team arrives in Sri Lanka to assist Cyclone Ditwah victims

Cyclone Ditwah: Surgeries Resume at Chilaw District General Hospital Following UNFPA Supported Emergency Repairs

Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs 197 Million as workers’ compensation in 2025

Anusha Palpita remanded

Inauguration of Bailey Bridge under India’s $450 Million Assistance Package in the Central Province

Vietnam welcomes international press corps covering 14th Party Congress

Government Radiology Technicians to begin token strike from 8 am on Wednesday,Jan.21

Social Network

Popular Posts

Popular Tags