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Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.5 million in 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The number of tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded the 1.5 million mark, according to Minister of Tourism Vijitha Herath. Published by HT Digital... Read More


Hartal called by ITAK a resounding success, Shanakiyan says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The hartal called by the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, was a resounding success, according to Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamani... Read More


Rajitha Senaratne files motion requesting temporarily suspension of arrest warrant

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed a motion before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, seeking a temporary suspension of the warrant issued for his arrest in connection with... Read More


Airports & Aviation Services company records 78% growth in operational profit in H1 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The operational profit of the Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited has increased by 78% in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in the pr... Read More


Firearms found in roadside at Kaduwela are fake - Police confirm

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Police have stated that the firearms discovered inside a bag abandoned on the roadside in Thunadahena, Korathota, Kaduwela were not real guns. The contents of the bag, which inc... Read More


US adviser Navarro says India's Russian crude buying has to stop

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said India's purchases of Russian crude were funding Moscow's war in Ukraine and had to stop, adding that New Delhi was "now cozying up to... Read More


Man arrested with firearm, diamond watch by Grandpass Police

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- An individual has been arrested for the possession of a firearm by the Grandpass Police. A diamond watch was also taken into custody, at the time of the arrest, police stated. ... Read More


Police recover three T-56 firearms abandoned on roadside in Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A total of three T-56 assault rifles, five browning pistols and a magazine have been discovered while abandoned on the roadside in Kaduwela, police stated. The firearms that wer... Read More


Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya at CID to lodge complaints

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Dr. Walawahengunawe Dhammarathana Thero, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago (18... Read More


More skilled jobs for Sri Lankans in Singapore?

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A discussion has been held in a bid to strengthen collaboration in labour-related matters, particularly to explore avenues to generate job opportunities for Sri Lankan nationals ... Read More