The UK has issued a travel advisory on Monday informing its travellers of the current economic crisis prevalent in Sri Lanka and shortages of essentials.
In its latest advisory update dated March 7 it states: "The economic situation is deteriorating in Sri Lanka with shortages of basic necessities including medicines, fuel and food because of a shortage of hard currency to pay for imports. There may be long queues at grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies. Local authorities may impose the rationing of electricity, resulting in power outages."
The tourism industry pointed out that this is likely to have an impact on future visitors from the UK and it could also spill over to similar advisories from other countries. (SD)
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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