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Sri Lanka reports significant drop in tourist arrivals for March 2026

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports a significant decline in the number of foreign tourists who visited Sri Lanka in March 2026. The number of tourist ar... Read More


147 foreign nationals arrested over operating online financial scams

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Sri Lanka Police have arrested a total of 147 foreign nationals in connection with an organized online financial scam operation. The suspects were taken into custody while stayi... Read More


Canadian national arrested at BIA with over 21kg of Kush cannabis

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A foreign passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of 'Kush' cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 217.79 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by officers of the Police Na... Read More


Gazette issued on emergency importation of GR 11 rice varieties

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification to address the looming shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice by authorizing the immediate importation of specific s... Read More


Nine suspects arrested over homicide in Mattakkuliya

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A total of nine suspects were arrested yesterday (April 2) by the Sri Lanka Police in connection with the fatal stabbing of an individual in the Mattakkuliya area. The homicide ... Read More


Govt halts divestment of eight major SOEs, SC informed

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Attorney General's Department has informed the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that the incumbent government will not proceed with the previous government's decision to divest eig... Read More


Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply interruptions will continue in several areas within the Colombo District today (April 3) due ... Read More


Ex-soldier arrested after two including woman murdered in Galle, another critical

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A man and a woman were killed, while another woman sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Karapitiya Hospital following an alleged attack in Thelikada, Galle. Police sta... Read More


"Walk for Peace" that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A discussion on providing state patronage for the "Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka" was held at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable... Read More


Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spendin... Read More