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Sri Lanka welcomes 198,235 tourists in August

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry is showing remarkable signs of recovery in 2025, with tourist arrivals up to August reaching 1,566,523 visitors. This marks a significant improvemen... Read More


Fort Railway Station Set to Transform with Modern Facilities under Rs. 1.3 Billion Project

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation has announced plans to renovate the Colombo Fort Railway Station with financial support from the Asian Development ... Read More


Rapper Arrested in Kahathuduwa with Stock of Explosives

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The Kahathuduwa Police have once again arrested popular rapper Madhava Prasad, alias Madhuva, this time with a cache of explosives. Police recovered 3 gelignite sticks, 5 detona... Read More


Bribery Commission Launches new WhatsApp number for faster complaints

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has introduced a WhatsApp hotline 077 777 1954 for the public to report bribery and corruption. The in... Read More


Today's Exchange Rates - September 02, 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of September 02, 2025. This information provides insights into the c... Read More


Sri Lanka's Health Sector to Benefit from Indonesian Support

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Indonesian Ambassador Dewi Gustina Tobing met with Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa on Monday (1) at the Ministry premises to discuss strengthening bilater... Read More


Sri Lankan Photographer's "Toxic Tip" Wins Global Recognition

Sri Lanka, Sept. 2 -- Sri Lankan wildlife photographer Lakshitha Karunaratne's striking image, "Toxic Tip", has been named among the 100 award-winning photographs at the prestigious Wildlife Photograp... Read More


Transparency International Chair commends Govt's anti-corruption initiatives

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake met Transparency International Chair Francois Valerian, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka on Friday (29). During the di... Read More


Chief Prelates call for peace between Thailand and Cambodia

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera submitted a special letter to Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on Saturday (30) conveying a united appeal from th... Read More


NDB Bank celebrated finale of Lanka's 'Vanithabhimana' awards

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- NDB Bank celebrated the Grand Finale of the Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana Awards on August 20, honouring extraordinary women across the island and marking a milestone season that adva... Read More