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India leads tourist arrivals as Sri Lanka crosses 317,000 visitors in 2026

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 317,000 foreign tourists so far this year, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The authority repo... Read More


Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does n... Read More


PM Modi appreciates Devnimori Relics exposition in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has extended his gratitude to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics at the sacred G... Read More


Ministry calls for probe into attack on SL fishermen

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Fisheries Ministry has called for an impartial and transparent investigation into a brutal attack on Sri Lankan fishermen in international waters, Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean... Read More


Electricity generation cost reduced from Rs.37 to Rs.29 per unit - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody informed the Parliament yesterday that the Government has successfully reduced the average cost of electricity generation from Rs.37 per unit to Rs... Read More


Mattala Airport handles highest passenger number in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has handled the highest ever passenger movements in 2025, the Airport and Aviation Services Company said. The airport which ope... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Showers will occur at times in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Uva an... Read More


Nuwara Eliya earns top spot in Agoda's list of Asia's scenic highland retreats

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka's popular hill resort town Nuwara Eliya has been ranked second among Asia's must-visit hill stations by digital travel platform Agoda, further strengthening the country'... Read More


President's Fund allocates Rs. 1.9 billion for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The President's Fund has allocated Rs. 1.925 billion to provide financial assistance to schoolchildren in all districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The aid, which includes a Rs. 1... Read More


SC clears way for Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill; can be passed with simple majority

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- he Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramanayake, announced today (06) that the Supreme Court has cleared the "Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal)" Bill, confirming that it is cons... Read More