Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Belavia announces flights to Mattala in April

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- The Belavia Airline has announced flights to Mattala International Airport from the Minsk National Airport in April. According to the airline, flights to Mattala Lanka are sche... Read More


Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting drug trafficking after deportation from India

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Two suspects who aided and abetted drug trafficking have been arrested by the Western Province North Crimes Division. Investigations were launched on January 29, following the ... Read More


Escalating Red Sea tensions pose new risks to Sri Lanka's economy - Sajith

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Given the escalating situation in the Middle East, there could be disruptions in the transportation of essential goods to the Asian region in the future, which may lead to an un... Read More


Ukrainian President says Russia conducted surveillance on US military bases for Iran

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he has received intelligence on Russia conducting surveillance of US bases in the Middle East and Gulf regions. He claimed yest... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 700,000

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 700,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. According to the latest data relea... Read More


Mainly dry and warm weather expected in most parts of the island

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Colombo, Kaluthara, Galle, and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (29), the Department of... Read More


Talks begin between Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to discuss de-escalating war

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- High-level talks between the foreign ministers representing Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have begun. The regional powers are gathering in Islamabad, Pakistan today ... Read More


Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that efforts to restore its computer systems are ongoing. Meanwhile, according to the Department, a special one-day ser... Read More


Sacred sapling of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Bendigo added to Australia's National Trust Register of Significant Trees

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- The sacred sapling of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, which was brought from Sri Lanka and planted at the Sri Bodhi Dhamma Vihara in Bendigo, Australia has been officially added to the... Read More


Gem businessman missing in Kahawatta; Police launch probe

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- Kahawatta Police have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a gem businessman. The missing individual is a 61-year-old father of two from Kahawatta. Preliminary ... Read More