Tag: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Airlines to lose Rs34bn in 2020, loses Rs9bn in two months
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - State-run SriLankan Airlines (SLA) has lost 48.7 million US dollars (about 9 billion rupees) in April and May ... Read More
Over 130,000 PCR tests conducted in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The highest number of PCR tests in a single day was conducted in Sri Lanka yesterday. ... Read More
COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka rise to 1,988
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Seven more persons infected by the novel coronavirus have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals, ... Read More
125,000 PCR tests conducted in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka has conducted 125,632 PCR tests thus far to identify COVID-19 patients. The Ministry of ... Read More
FTA between Sri Lanka and Singapore still under review
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Free Trade Agreement signed between Sri Lanka and Singapore is still under review, the Supreme ... Read More
Coronavirus count in Sri Lanka climbs to 2,612
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Five arrivals from Belarus have tested positive for COVID-19 raising the total number of cases reported ... Read More
Navy launches Maritime Doctrine of Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Marking another first in Sri Lankan history, the Navy launched the Maritime Doctrine of Sri Lanka ... Read More
Talks between India and Sri Lanka for debt relief sees progress
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - India said it was holding talks with Sri Lanka over its request for postponement of repayment ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism lobbies for inclusion in travel corridors
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Sri Lanka Tourism is working closely with the Foreign Affairs Ministry to include Sri Lanka in ... Read More
COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka rise to 1,967
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The number of COVID-19 recoveries in the country has increased to 1,967 after 12 more persons ... Read More
The Maldives, Sri Lanka eliminate measles and rubella, ahead of 2023 target
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The Maldives reported last endemic case of measles in 2009 and of rubella in October 2015, ... Read More
Coronavirus case count in Sri Lanka at 2,077
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Another COVID-19 case has been detected among recent foreign arrivals hiking the number of cases in ... Read More
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka rise to 2,076
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The number of coronavirus cases confirmed in the country has risen to 2,076 after the detection ... Read More
US reaffirms support to Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - The United States has reaffirmed its partnership with the people of Sri Lanka and the commitment ... Read More
EU says Sri Lanka not blacklisted
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) - Clarifying on EU lifting temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the region and reports that Sri Lanka was ... Read More