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Sri Lanka supports 'Riyadh Declaration on Future of Tourism'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The government of Sri Lanka has extended its support to the "Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism" at the 26th Session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Gen... Read More


Eight dead in explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station at India's capital Delhi on Monday evening killed at least eight people and injured several others, officials said. The blas... Read More


Tourist arrivals in November top 60,000

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A total of 61,890 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by t... Read More


Second day of 2026 Budget debate to begin today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The second day of the debate on the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 is scheduled to commence today (10). The budget second reading debate will be held... Read More


Thailand suspends Cambodia 'peace deal'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Thailand says it is suspending the implementation its "peace deal" with neighbouring Cambodia over a disputed border - just two weeks after Donald Trump presided over its signing... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa visits SLFP headquarters for the first time in ten years

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A group from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), including its National Organizer Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa visited the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party... Read More


Nepal police arrest more than 400 over September protests

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Nepal's police have arrested 423 people accused of crimes ranging from murder to vandalism during a deadly mass uprising in September that toppled the government, according to po... Read More


2025 GCE A/L exam to begin today at over 2,300 centres

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination is scheduled to commence today at 2,362 examination centres across the island, with 340,525 candidates expected to sit for the ex... Read More


Driver of bus involved in Thalawa accident arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The driver of the private bus involved in this morning's accident in Thalawa, Anuradhapura has been arrested, police stated. An individual died while 39 passengers of the bus su... Read More


A/L paper marking could begin before the completion of exam: Exams Chief

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A decision has been taken to paper marking activities before the conclusion of the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) examination, the Department of... Read More