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Canada's Public Safety Minister under scrutiny over support for man linked to LTTE

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Canada's Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is facing mounting scrutiny after Global News revealed he had written letters supporting the immigration application of a man ... Read More


Kandy schools to close for Esala Perahera from July 29 to August 4

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Due to the heavy traffic congestion and logistical challenges anticipated in Kandy during the annual Esala Perahera, the Kandy Zonal Education Office has announced that schools i... Read More


Half-naked Thai tourist in Arugam Bay: Male or female?

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- A legal controversy is brewing following the sentencing of a Thai tourist in Arugam Bay, after a social media post questioned how the court interpreted gender in a topless incide... Read More


New telephone number to contact President's Fund

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- A new telephone number has been introduced for people to contact the President's Fund, the Government Information Department said. People can now contact the President's Fund th... Read More


LIOC posts muted 1Q as pump prices dip

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The company, the second largest fuel distributor next to the government owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) reported revenues of Rs. 62.54 billion for the April - June ... Read More


July start signals even tougher climb to reach 3 mn tourist arrivals by year-end

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lanka's ambitious goal of welcoming 3 million tourists in 2025 faces further pressure after a lackluster start to July. The island nation recorded 79,771 arrivals in the fi... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Weligama

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A shooting incident was reported in the Udukawa area of Weligama early this morning, the Police Media Division confirmed. According to police, two unidentified men arrived on a ... Read More


Reggae legend Alpha Blondy arrives

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- World-renowned reggae artist Alpha Blondy arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning (16) ahead of his much-anticipated concert in Colombo. Alpha... Read More


Foreigners misusing tourist visas engage in spas and brothels

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lankan immigration authorities have raised alarm over the growing number of foreign nationals entering the country, especially on tourist visas and engaging in unauthorized b... Read More


Gen Z delays parenthood over economic hardships

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, is in the habit of postponing child births due to economic barriers such as rising living costs and economic uncertainty looming... Read More