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Sri Lanka earned $3.7 bln from tourist arrivals in six months - Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath stated that an income of $3.7 billion has been generated from tourist arrivals over the past six months... Read More


Gampaha-Colombo private buses suspend services

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Private bus services operating from Gampaha to Colombo and several other destinations have been suspended in protest over restrictions on stopping at certain locations, the Gampah... Read More


Gampaha-Colombo private bus owners suspendservices

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Private bus services operating from Gampaha to Colombo and several other destinations have been suspended in protest over restrictions on stopping at certain locations, the Gampah... Read More


Island-wide fishing vessel census to commence today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The National Fishing Vessel Census is scheduled to begin today (04). The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources announced that the first phase will commence today at the Pan... Read More


Companies (Amendment) Bill endorsed by Speaker

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill today (04), the Department of Communication of Parliament said. The Compa... Read More


Russia urges caution in nuclear 'rhetoric' after Donald Trump comments

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Russia urged caution on Monday (Aug 4) after US President Donald Trump said he would deploy two nuclear submarines following an online row with former Russian president Dmitry Med... Read More


Four Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Delft

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A fishing boat has been seized while four Indian fishermen have been apprehended for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna. Published by HT Digital Content S... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archchuna leaves CID after recording a statement

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after recording a statement. Published by HT Digital Content Servic... Read More


Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's Dhaka home to turn into museum

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The former residence of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to be transformed into museum. The place will serve as a reminder for her autocratic regime. The d... Read More


MP Chamara Sampath lodges complaint with Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The complaint has been l... Read More