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Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- More than 150,000 Indian nationals have visited Sri Lanka thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. Meanwhile, a total of 26,800 tou... Read More


Iran war could "spiral out of control," Qatari official says

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Qatar warned on Tuesday that the region is close to a point where the situation could "spiral out of control." Asked by CNN's Matthew Chance if Qatar believes the war could be d... Read More


23 organised drug traffickers identified, Public Security Minister says

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- A total of 23 organised criminals involved in large-scale drug trafficking operations have been identified, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala revealed. According to the M... Read More


Dept. for Registration of Persons working to restore system; Limited one-day service to resume

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. In a statement, the Commissioner Gener... Read More


Special transport plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The National Transport Commission has implemented a special transport plan to facilitate passengers traveling to their hometowns for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Acc... Read More


Special bus and train services in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has planned special bus services to facilitate public transportation for people travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Y... Read More


Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Two individuals have reportedly died after being electrocuted on a plot of land in the Bangalawatta area of Polgahawela. The victims, aged 28 and 35, were residents of the Eheli... Read More


Audit reveals irregularities in coal procurement for Lakvijaya Power Plant

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- A special audit report has uncovered multiple irregularities in the coal procurement process carried out by the Lanka Coal Company for the Lakvijaya Power Plant for the 2025/2026... Read More


First photo from far side of the moon released

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The White House released the first photo taken by the Artemis II crew of the far side of the Moon on Tuesday. "Humanity, from the other side. First photo from the far side of th... Read More


US oil prices top $115 a barrel after reports Iran's Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Stocks retreated and oil rose as the war in Iran continued to intensify and US President Donald Trump threatened more destruction. Futures pointed to a 0.7% drop for the S&P 500... Read More