The UK government has issued a travel advisory informing its citizens to “exercise vigilance” when visiting Sri Lanka in the wake of the current political crisis in the country.
The UK government website updated on October 27 states thus: “On 26 October 2018 the President of Sri Lanka sought to dismiss the Prime Minister, which is expected to lead to a period of political instability. You should exercise vigilance and avoid all demonstrations or large political gatherings. Monitor Travel Advice for further updates.”
Sri Lanka attracts a large number of travellers from the UK and is a key market for the tourism industry. (SD)
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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