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Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 220,000

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- A total of 223,645 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the ... Read More


Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Large parts of the UK have been hit by strong winds and flooding as Storm Chandra sweeps across the country. The third named storm of the year has caused road closures, as well ... Read More


Case against ex-President Ranil to be reconsidered today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up for consideration again today (28) at the Colombo Fort Magi... Read More


Violent attack on school teacher in Oddamavadi caught on CCTV camera

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- CCTV footage has captured a violent attack on a teacher using a sharp weapon at a school in the Oddamavadi area, within the Valaichenai Police Division. Reports indicate that th... Read More


Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The six police officers attached to the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB), who were arrested and later remanded for allegedly assaulting a Catholic priest, ... Read More


Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A Woman Police Constable attached to the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) has been arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police while in possession of 04 grams and 2... Read More


Radiologic technologists to launch island-wide strike tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Government Radiologic Technologists' Association (GRTA) has decided to launch an island-wide continuous strike in government hospitals starting from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (28). ... Read More


Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Former Minister P. Harrison has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at around 8:45 a.m. today (27). His appearance before the FCID follows a summo... Read More


28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A 28-year-old man has died after being shot during a private party held in the Tsunamiwatta in Ambalangoda, police stated. The victim sustained gunshot injuries after being shot... Read More


Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender - Dy Minister Watagala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Certain individuals involved in drug trafficking networks have expressed willingness to surrender, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil... Read More