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Tourist arrivals reach 846,221 by April 20, nearly 15% rise

Srilanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka welcomed 846,221 tourists as of April 20 this year, translating to a 14.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth, up from 739,171 tourist arrivals recorded during the same p... Read More


Who will be the next pope? Some potential candidates to succeed Francis

Srilanka, April 22 -- A 'continuity' pick, the possible first Asian pope or first black pontiff in centuries are among likely contenders Predicting the outcome of the highly secretive papal conclave ... Read More


Public complaints galore over neglected lands buildings

Colombo, April 22 -- In the wake of the rise of Chikungunya cases in Sri Lanka, in addition to Dengue, Colombo Municipal Council's (CMC) Public Health Officers are planning for the use of drone techno... Read More


Govt talks, never walks the talk: Ruwan

Colombo, April 22 -- The Health Minister and the government remain inactive despite diseases such as Chikungunya and Dengue spreading in the city of Colombo and the rest of the country, UNP Deputy Lea... Read More


Tourist arrivals reach 846,221 by April 20, nearly 15% rise

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka welcomed 846,221 tourists as of April 20 this year, translating to a 14.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth, up from 739,171 tourist arrivals recorded during the same ... Read More


National prices continue to ease at 1.9% in March

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The national consumer prices continued to fall, albeit at a lesser pace in March, on the back of the decline in food prices as well as the slippage in non-food prices, ahead of ... Read More


NDB introduces smart banking solution for both teens and parents

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- 'NDB Pixel,' is an innovative digital banking solution crafted specifically for Sri Lankan teenagers aged 13 to 17 marking a significant stride towards fostering a cashless soci... Read More


HNB supports Suwaseriya Foundation with two ambulances

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- HNB PLC has reinforced its commitment to community welfare by supporting the 1990 Suwaseriya Foundation's 'Adopt an Ambulance' project through the adoption of two ambulances. ... Read More


Sri Lanka unveils ADB-funded Marine Tourism Roadmap

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched a comprehensive Marine Tourism Roadmap which could transform ... Read More


Festive fizz fades, market stays quiet

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The secondary market remained subdued in the aftermath of the holiday season, with limited activities observed across the yield curve. As a result, the yield curve remained la... Read More