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Tourist arrivals swell over 9% in first three weeks of January as sector shakes off Ditwah impact

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry has recorded a robust start to 2026, welcoming 194,553 international visitors during the first 22 days of January. This performance represents a 9.7 ... Read More


New study flags US$ 1.6bn export shock despite government trade talk optimism

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- A new study has sounded the alarm on Sri Lankas export prospects, revealing that the country faces a potential loss of US$ 1.62 billion in exports to the United States in 2026 du... Read More


Sri Lanka mulls social media restrictions for minors

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- As outrage grows over explicit school-related content spreading unchecked online, the Government is now considering restricting social media access for underage children, raising... Read More


Govt. to adopt regulation process if media, social media do not self-regulate

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Claiming that the attention of the government has been drawn to the circulation of videos on social media, involving a leading school in Colombo, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalin... Read More


Sri Lanka to seek leniency from EU for GSP+

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Given the impact of cyclone Ditwah, which caused US $ 4.1 billion damage, Sri Lanka is to seek redress from the European Union in its evaluation of the country's eligibility for ... Read More


"Ship might have sailed" - Joe Root on T20I future

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- In a commanding display of experience and skill, Joe Root guided England to a decisive victory in the 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka, securing the series win. The veteran batter, who ... Read More


HRCSL summons IGP, senior Police officials

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and four other senior police officials including the Ratnapura Senior DIG, Embilipitiya SSP, Embilipitiya ASP and the OIC of the Embilipitiy... Read More


Ranil's case over Rs. 16.6 Mn misuse to be taken up today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations of misusing Rs. 16.6 million in public funds for a private overseas trip is scheduled to be taken up... Read More


Police raise alarm over drug-laced sweets aimed at students

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Police have sounded a severe alarm regarding a disturbing trend where dangerous narcotics are being disguised as popular confectionery items to target schoolchildre... Read More


Husband arrested over petrol attack on wife

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- An individual who hurled petrol and set his wife on fire, causing her serious burn injuries, was arrested by Girandurukotte Police yesterday. The suspect had surrendered to the p... Read More