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Tourist arrivals nearing 700,000 in 2026

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Nearly 700,000 tourists have visited Sri Lanka so far this year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced. The SLTDA reported that a total of 692,744 touri... Read More


Chief of Iran's elite naval force, responsible for Hormuz blockade, killed: Israel

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The commander of Iran's elite naval force, Alireza Tangsiri, has been killed in a strike in southern Iran, an Israeli official said, the latest high-profile casualty in the war ... Read More


Ex-NIE Director faces contempt of court charges in Scholarship Exam paper leak case

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A charge sheet has been handed over today (26) before the Supreme Court to I.G.S. Premathilaka, the former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE), who is accused ... Read More


Dedicated number introduced to report issues in fishing industry

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Ministry of Fisheries has introduced a hotline, 011 432 3389, to report issues encountered in obtaining fuel for the fishing industry. The Fisheries Ministry stated that th... Read More


More than 1,000 complaints filed over misuse of fuel QR system

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy states that it has received more than 1,000 complaints regarding fraudulent activities involving the use of other individuals' QR codes to obtain... Read More


Nepal report recommends prosecution of ex-PM Oli over deadly 2025 uprising

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A Nepal government-backed report into the deadly September 2025 uprising has recommended the prosecution of ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli and other officials. At least 77 peo... Read More


Sri Lanka's total exports reach USD 1.4 billion in February: EDB

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka's total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to ... Read More


Two dead, three injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident in Sweihan Street, where falling debris from a successfully intercepted ballistic missile caused casualties and property dama... Read More


India urges households to reduce reliance on LP Gas

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- India is urging households to increase their reliance on piped natural gas (PNG) as the country reels from the energy fallout of the war - a move that could transform cooking ha... Read More


Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena holds talks with Iranian Ambassador

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A meeting has been held between former President Maithripala Sirisena and the Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh in Colombo. The meeting took place at the Em... Read More