European Commission de-lists SL from High Risk Third countries with Anti-Money Laundering
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The European Commission has de-listed Sri Lanka from its list of High Risk Third Countries with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the...
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To escape from Coronavirus: UK firm names SL as safe to travel
(UTV|COLOMBO) – PC Agency, a firm in UK has recommended Sri Lanka and the Caribbean’s as two of the safest places for UK citizens to...
Kuwait suspends flights to & from SL
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Kuwait today suspended all flights to and from 7 countries including Sri Lanka, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Bangladesh, Philippines and India for a week...
“No sanctions for SL despite resolution withdrawal” – Sarath Amunugama
(UTV|COLOMBO) – United People’s Freedom Alliance Parliamentarian Sarath Amunugama says Sri Lanka’s decision to withdraw from co-sponsoring two United Nations Human Rights Council resolutions will...
Investigation called into corruption at SL Railways
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Minister of Transport Service Management Mahinda Amaraweera has informed the Secretary to the Ministry Gamini Seneviratne, to conduct a stringent investigation into claims...
’Will convey SL concerns to Washington’: U.S. Ambassador
(UTV|COLOMBO) – U.S. Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz informed Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardane that she would convey to Washington Sri Lanka’s concerns regarding travel restrictions...
No ban on Rajinikanth from visiting SL: Namal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said that there was no ban on Tamil Nadu actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth from visiting Sri Lanka. “News about #Indian veteran actor...
Sean Williams to captain Zimbabwe in SL series
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sean Williams will captain Zimbabwe for their upcoming two-Test home series against Sri Lanka starting on Sunday. One-third of the players he leads...
Top US diplomat to visit SL for strategic meet
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Trump administration’s point person for South and Central Asia, Alice G Wells, will visit Sri Lanka and India next week for a...
US embassy in SL issues security alert after tension in ME
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The United States Embassy in Colombo today, issued a security alert to its citizens living here, warning them of “security risks” that may...