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Indian visitors continue to dominate tourist arrival figures

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 35,090 Indian nationals have arrived in the country thus far in the month of October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. They are am... Read More


Another individual linked to Weligama PS Chairman's murder arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Another individual who allegedly aided and abetted in the killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, has been arrested in Galle. The indi... Read More


Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre, French media report

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Two people have been arrested following a robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris which saw thieves escape with priceless jewellery, including part of the French crown jewels. Fre... Read More


India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- India and China resume direct flights on Sunday (Oct 26) after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic step as Asia's giants cautiously rebuild rel... Read More


Nearly 28,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 743 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect in Weligama PS Chairman's murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka Police are seeking public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekera. An invest... Read More


Cache of ammunition found in Kanadara Oya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Police have recovered a stock of live ammunition used in T-56 assault rifles, along with two magazines, from the Wahamalgollewa area in Medawachchiya. According to information r... Read More


Energy Minister orders withdrawal of PSRS Director General appointment letter

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Minister of Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody, has directed the immediate withdrawal of a recent letter concerning the appointment of the Director General of the Power Sector Refo... Read More


Police fire at van near checkpoint in Ratmalana, driver arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Police officers engaged in duties at a routine police checkpoint near the Golumadama Junction in Ratmalana have given chase and opened fire at a vehicle that failed to comply wit... Read More


Kalu Ganga water level rises; Residents urged to be vigilant

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Irrigation reports that the water levels in several reservoirs across the country have further increased due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. Significant rainfal... Read More