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Sri Lanka records over 620,000 tourist arrivals in early 2026

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- Sri Lanka has welcomed 623,651 tourists from January 1 to March 11, 2026, marking steady growth compared to previous years, according to the latest weekly report from the Sri La... और पढ़ें


Suspects from Navy-seized drug-smuggling boat to face court today

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has handed over a large haul of narcotics and firearms seized from a multiday fishing trawler in the southern seas to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). The ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka's largest groundwater source found near Pitabeddara: NWSDB

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- Sri Lanka's largest underground water source has been discovered during tube well drilling carried out near the Pitabeddara Police Station, according to the National Water Suppl... और पढ़ें


Foreign Minister holds immediate talks with Russia to secure fuel supply

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- "Sri Lanka is taking immediate steps to secure fuel supplies from Russia," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said on Friday (13), as Minister Vijit... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US attack

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- Sri Lanka is repatriating the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who died when their frigate, IRIS Dena, was sunk on March 4 by a torpedo fired from a United States submarine while s... और पढ़ें


S. Satheestharan appointed as High Court Judge

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- Mr. S. Satheestharan has been appointed as a High Court Judge, the Presidential Secretariat confirmed. The letter of appointment was presented to him by President Anura Kumara D... और पढ़ें


Heat advisory in effect, public urged to take precautions

Sri Lanka, March 13 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level Warm Weather Advisory for 14 March 2026, warning that the heat index in several provinces could reach cautionary levels. ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka completes National Risk Assessment on money laundering and terrorist financing

Srilanka, March 12 -- Sri Lanka has completed its third National Risk Assessment (NRA) for 2024/25 on money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, providing a comprehensive evalu... और पढ़ें


Severe lightning warning issued for several provinces

Srilanka, March 12 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber alert for severe lightning today (12 March 2026) for Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and Galle and Matara distric... और पढ़ें


Priority AC buses for persons with disabilities to start service next month

Srilanka, March 12 -- The Clean Sri Lanka programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, will launch a dedicated priority bus service for persons with disa... और पढ़ें