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Lotus Tower could bloom into South East Asia's largest Christmas tree

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has pitched turning the 350-metre Lotus Tower into South East Asia's largest Christmas tree this holiday season, unveiling the idea during ... Read More


From Ethiopia to the World: What Ethiopian Airline's rise can teach SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Ethiopian Airlines is state-owned and generating US$9.1 billion in annual revenue. SriLankan Airlines is state-owned and still depends on the Treasury. The difference is not owne... Read More


Drone operator arrested over Kasikote elephant disruption

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Wildlife officials have arrested a person for flying a drone in a manner that obstructed wild elephants travelling along the Galgamuwa-Kasikote main road in the North Western Wil... Read More


Sharp rise in Syphilis cases among men in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Men account for the majority of reported early syphilis cases in Sri Lanka, with cases among men significantly outnumbering those among women, according to data from the National... Read More


SLBFE portal opens today for 16,000 Israel job applicants

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) will open its online registration portal today (Aug. 10) for Sri Lankans seeking employment in the restaurant and renovation se... Read More


Air India's Phuket-Delhi turbulence hit flight captain allegedly failed dope test; suspended

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The captain who operated Air India's turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight on August 4 has reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances in a post-flight dope test. The p... Read More


Navy, STF seize 7,000 foreign cigarettes in Puttalam

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A 49-year-old man has been arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) with 7,000 foreign cigarettes in Mullipuram, Puttalam. The operation was launch... Read More


Close relative of Kanjipani Imran shot dead in Maligawatte

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- A close relative of underworld figure Kanjipani Imran was shot dead in Maligawatte a short while ago, Police said. Police said the shooting was carried out by a person who arriv... Read More


Court grants interim order to prevent removal of two Lincoln Navigator vehicles

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing a Sri Lankan company operating under a licence issued by the Board of Investment (BOI) from removing, exporting, shippi... Read More


Sri Lankan student assumes Presidency of Junior Enterprises Europe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lankan student Deshabhi Weerawardane has assumed duties as the new President of Junior Enterprises Europe (JE Europe), marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan youth in... Read More