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Three MRI scanners at Colombo National Hospital out of service?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Three MRI scanners at the Colombo National Hospital are currently non-operational, the Government Radiological Technologists' Association (GRTA) has stated. The President of the... Read More


Over 62,000 tourists arrive in first 12 days of October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first 12 days of October stood at 62,741, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. According to data r... Read More


Suspected narcotics haul recovered from southern seas brought to Tangalle Harbour

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- UPDATE: The 51 packages discovered floating in the seas off the southern coast, recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour, have been confirmed... Read More


Special meeting today to expedite restoration of online government services affected across 8 departments

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A special meeting with relevant officials is scheduled to be held today (14) to expedite the restoration of online government services that were disrupted, impacting eight depart... Read More


China says will 'fight to the end' in US trade war

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- China said on Tuesday (Oct 14) it was ready to "fight to the end" in a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 100 per ce... Read More


'Ishara Sewwandi' arrested in Nepal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- 'Ishara Sewwandi', the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa,' has reportedly b... Read More


US Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka updated

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The United States of America has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka. The U.S. Department of State has issued the updated advisory under Level 2, and it reportedly include... Read More


Colombo stock market cap crosses Rs. 8 trillion for first time

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The total market capitalization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the Rs. 8 trillion mark for the very first time in history today with an impressive 40.48% year-to-dat... Read More


Foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa must obtain ETA prior to arrival in Sri Lanka from Oct. 15

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- It has been made mandatory for all foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the country. The... Read More


Foreign nationals eligible for free visa must obtain ETA prior to arrival in Sri Lanka from Oct. 15

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- It has been made mandatory for all foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the country. The... Read More