President Maithripala Sirisena has said that free visas will be issued for tourists and pilgrims travelling to Sri Lanka from April onwards.
He made these remarks while addressing an event at the International Cambodian Buddhist Centre in Kaduwela yesterday (Mar 10).
Speaking at the event, Mr. Sirisena noted that Theravada Buddhism has helped Sri Lanka and Cambodia to maintain strong ties.
The President added that Sri Lanka - which is considered as a country that propogates Theravada Buddhism, would take measures to develop strong links with other countries which practice Buddhism.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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