US Embassy issues important notice for Visa applicants
2025-02-06
The US Embassy in Colombo has announced a new process for visa applications, effective February 8, 2025. The Embassy saidContinue Reading
U.S. partners with Sri Lanka to preserve historic Thuparama Image House in Polonnaruwa
2025-01-17
Today, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Central Cultural Fund, launchedContinue Reading
Pro-Palestine protest opposite US Embassy
2024-12-20
A protest was staged opposite the United States Embassy in Colombo today, calling for the end of conflict in theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan students in the U.S. increase by 10% – New report
2024-11-19
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo says the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange highlights a 10% increase inContinue Reading
US Embassy rescinds travel restrictions for Arugam Bay
2024-11-13
The US Embassy in Colombo has revoked the travel restriction it issued in October concerning the Arugam Bay area onContinue Reading
US announces fully funded scholarships for university students
2024-11-01
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the acceptance of applications for fully funded scholarships to undergraduates granted underContinue Reading
US warns of Credible Threat of Attack in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
2024-10-23
The US Embassy in Colombo has issued a travel warning for American citizens, advising against travel to Arugam Bay inContinue Reading
US Embassy Sports Envoys conduct training sessions for Sri Lankan youth
2024-06-18
Veteran National Basketball Association (NBA) player Stephen Howard and veteran Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) player Astou Ndiaye have hostedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C. marks Vesak 2024 with a Mayoral Proclamation
2024-05-20
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. has issued a Proclamation declaring 23 May 2024 as “Vesak Festival Day” in theContinue Reading
Notice from US Embassy for Visa applicants
2024-05-08
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced changes in passport passback and document acceptance hours at the Embassy inContinue Reading
US Embassy officials dive to ancient Godawaya Shipwreck
2024-03-27
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung along with Counselor for Public Affairs at the US Embassy, Heidi Hattenbach andContinue Reading
Five detained during Pro Palestine protest near US Embassy
2023-11-24
A protest has been staged in front of the US Embassy in Colombo today (Nov 24), in support of Palestine. Continue Reading
US commits $32.5 Mn for SL school feeding program for another 5 years
2023-11-17
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has announced a new $32.5 million award for Sri Lanka’s school feeding program for anotherContinue Reading
EducationUSA University Fair on 05th September
2023-09-01
The EducationUSA Fair, a U.S. university fair with representatives of thirteen U.S. colleges and universities, will be held on Tuesday,Continue Reading