Colombo (News 1st): Cabinet approval has been given to grant a free on-arrival visa for tourists, and have expanded the program from 39 countries to 45 in an attempt to recover faster from the April 21 attacks. The cabinet had earlier given the approval to start the free on-arrival visa on May 01, b...

Colombo (News 1st): Sri Lanka has put on hold the program facilitating on arrival visa to 39 countries due to the security situation following the explosions that shook the country. Minister of Tourism, Lands and Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga said the program that was to be launche...

Colombo (News 1st): Development projects of 200 schools commenced today (March 1) under the 'Nearest School is the Best School' project. This national programme was held under the auspices of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Kuliyapitiya Municipal Council Grounds. The Prime Minister fir...

Colombo (News 1st): An event was held last evening (Feb 27) to celebrate the 40-year political career of the Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga. The event was held at the BMICH, Colombo under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena. D...

Colombo (News 1st): Minister of Buddha Sasana and Wayamba Development Gamini Jayawickrama Perera says that Attorney General's advice has been sought regarding banning of private tuition classes on Sundays and Poya Days. He further noted that MP John Amaratunga on behalf of the Catholic community,...