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Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 1.3 million so far this year
The number of tourists who have arrived in the island so far this year has exceeded 1.3 million, according to the latest data.
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said a total of 1,341,953 tourists have visited the island…
President Dissanayake returns after concluding state visit to Maldives
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the island last night (30), following the conclusion of his three-day state visit to the Maldives.
This visit, which took place from July 28, was made at the invitation of Maldivian…
Earthquake in Russia sets off tsunami alarms in Japan, US, Pacific Islands but no threat to Sri…
With a tsunami hitting the coastal areas of Russia’s Kuril Islands and Japan’s large northern island of Hokkaido and warnings ringing across Pacific Islands and the US, local officials have ruled out any threat to Sri Lanka.
The tsunami…
14 TN fishermen held by Sri Lanka; CM seeks Centre’s intervention
As many as 14 fishermen from Rameswaram and Pamban were arrested by the Sri Lankan authorities in two separate incidents on Tuesday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M K…
Maldives President hosts state banquet for President AKD
President of the Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizz hosted a state banquet in honour of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a state visit to the Maldives, at the Kurumba resort, Maldives, the President’s Media Division said.…
Special train services to Kandy for Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka Railways has announced special train services to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the Esala Perahera at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy.
Special trains will operate from August 4 to August 8.
Special…
Police Constable among three arrested with medicinal drug stock worth Rs. 20 million
A Police Constable, who had been running a drug storage facility within his own residence, has been arrested along with two others with a stock of medicinal drugs valued at approximately Rs. 20 million.
The arrested constable had been…
Token strike by train drivers to go ahead as planned at midnight
Train drivers have announced that the 48-hour token strike will go ahead as planned at midnight today (29).
The General Secretary of the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union, Chandana Weeranduwa stated that although they have informed…
Office Assistant at Government Analyst’s Department arrested with heroin and ICE
An office assistant attached to the Government Analyst’s Department has been arrested for the possession of narcotics, police stated.
The individual has been apprehended by a team of officers attached to the Intelligence Division of the…
Duminda Dissanayake released from ‘gold-plated’ T-56 firearm case due to lack of evidence
The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered the release of former Minister Duminda Dissanayake from the case filed over the discovery of a gold-plated T-56 firearm at an apartment complex in Havelock Town, citing lack of…