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Over 125,000 tourist arrivals recorded in September

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A total of 126,379 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in September, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released b... Read More


President Anura Kumara attends dinner reception hosted by Donald Trump

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, attended a special dinner reception hosted by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on September 23 at the Lotte Ne... Read More


30 arrested during special police operation in Maradana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Police have arrested a total of 30 individuals in a special operation carried out in the Maradana area including Stroke Place, this evening (27). According to police, the arres... Read More


Van carrying pilgrims crashes into tree near Sorabora Wewa; 11 injured

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- An accident occurred when a van carrying a group of pilgrims veered off the road and crashed into a tree in the 1st Milepost area of Sorabora Wewa, along the Mahiyanganaya-Giran... Read More


170 police officers file FR petitions over ASP promotions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Three Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court by 170 Chief Inspectors and Inspectors of Police, challenging the promotion of 45 officers to th... Read More


President Anura Kumara to begin official visit to Japan today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to commence his official visit to Japan today (27), following the successful conclusion of his visit to the United States, where ... Read More


Police officers allegedly tipped off 'Padme' on ASP Olugala's arrival in Indonesia

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- It has been revealed that notorious underworld figure 'Kehelbaddara Padme' was tipped off by certain police officers regarding the arrival of Assistant Superintendent of Police ... Read More


Bribery Commission to file indictments against Rajitha Senaratne

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- The Bribery Commission informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that indictments will be filed before the High Court against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two o... Read More


Public Security Minister reveals plans for new anti-drug campaign

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that there is a direct link between organized crime and drugs and that the country's children have become victims of the latter ... Read More


President Dissanayake meets US Chamber's SVP Atul Keshap

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met and held discussions with Mr Atul Keshap, Senior Vice President (South Asia) of the US Chamber of Commerce, during his official visit to t... Read More