UK Everest explorer’s remains believed found 100 years after disappearance

Climbers believe they have found the partial remains of a British mountaineer who might – or might not – have been one of the first two people to climb Mount Everest, a century after their attempt on the world’s highest peak, according to an expedition led by National Geographic. Ahead of the release of a documentary film, the television channel …

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Indian filmstar initiates Buddhist pilgrimages to Sri Lanka

Indian filmactor famous for playing the role of Prince Siddhartha in the film ‘Sri Siddhartha Gautama,’ Gagan Malik initiated a pilgrimage of Indian Buddhists to Sri Lanka. The versatile actor and Buddhist activist called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena with 65 Buddhist pilgrims from Maharatshtra, Madhya Pradesh and Telengana at the Temple Trees in Colombo on yesterday (4) The Prime …

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New Zealand to nearly triple tax on international tourists

Peak tourism body says hike will make South Pacific country ‘incredibly expensive’ to visit. New Zealand has announced plans to nearly triple a tax on international tourists, prompting backlash from the country’s tourism industry. New Zealand’s National Party-led coalition government said on Tuesday that it would raise the so-called International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) from 35 New Zealand …

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Cabinet nod for ‘Ka band’ satellite internet for SriLankan Airlines fleet

Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal by the aviation minister to to award a contract to Viasat Inc. to obtain Ka band satellite internet connectivity for seven A330-300 aircraft of the SriLankan Airlines fleet. A statement from the government information department said the contract will be valid for seven years. SriLankan Airlines Limited at present operates a …

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Visa free policy for 38 countries comes into immediate effect

Taking a cue from Singapore, the Sri Lankan government announces the immediate implementation of a visa-free policy for 38 countries. Are we getting closer to resolving the “visa crisis” in Sri Lanka? We hope so, and so do tourists and travel professionals. For the past month, following the suspension of its e-Visa system due to problems with its management by a foreign …

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Navy renders assistance for successful conduct of Centennial Anniversary of the coronation of Our Lady of Madhu

The feast of the Shrine of Madhu in Mannar, celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the coronation of Our Lady of Madhu, was held under the patronage of His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo on 02nd July 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy facilitated the proceedings of the event, for the convenience of devotees. Following the supervision of Rear …

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President Affirms Sri Lanka’s Commitment on Promoting Eco-Tourism at the WLI Asia Oceania Conference 2024

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing eco-tourism through the conservation of wetlands. He underscored the futility of waiting for external funding to combat climate change and environmental challenges, urging tropical countries to explore self-sustaining financial models tied to environmental projects. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the inaugural WLI Asia Oceania Conference 2024 at Water’s Edge Hotel, …

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