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Sri Lanka evaluates readiness of ports and airports amid Indo-Pakistan tensions

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake has recently chaired high-level discussions to assess the potential impact of the escalating tensions bet... Read More


Sri Lanka records surge in tourist arrivals and earnings in early 2025

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week of May 2025, marking a notable increase... Read More


Heat warning issued for several districts

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts. The heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is ... Read More


40 injured in Gerandi Ella bus accident still in hospitals, some in critical condition

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Around 40 individuals who sustained injuries in yesterday's bus accident in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda are currently receiving in-house treatment at hospitals, Police said. According ... Read More


Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 87 million seized in Pesalai

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Over 200kg of Kerala cannabis have been seized in an operation in Pesalai beach area, Mannar, the Sri Lanka Navy said. The operation also led to the apprehension of a dinghy in c... Read More


Oil prices jump more than 3% after China, US tariff suspension

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Oil prices climbed over 3% in Asian trading on Monday (12), touching fresh intraday highs after the United States and China agreed to ease tariffs for a 90-day period, reviving ho... Read More


388 prisoners pardoned for Vesak Poya

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 388 inmates have been released from prisons across the island today (May 12) under a special state pardon granted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in view of Vesak... Read More


Four arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 60mn

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Four individuals have been apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs officers along with a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 60 million. This is the largest cig... Read More


Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda arrested by Welikada Police

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been arrested by the Welikada Police. She has been arrested over seven pending warrants issued in relation to financial frauds, Police said... Read More


Special open visits allowed for prison inmates for Vesak

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Department of Prisons has announced a special arrangement permitting open visits for inmates in view of Vesak Poya Day. This opportunity will be available on May 12 and 13, t... Read More