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Tourist visits to country booming

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Tops 210,000 in 26 days: Daily arrivals average 7,500: Sri Lanka Tourism recorded a major milestone in the first 26 days of 2025 by attracting 212,838 visitors. This number sur... Read More


Independence Day ceremony held with dignity at reduced cost this year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- All arrangements have been made to hold the 77th Independence Day celebrations in a dignified manner at a lesser cost at the Independence Square under the theme "Let's Align for ... Read More


WP Governor files complaint with CID over false accusations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (30) over continuous false accusations made recently target... Read More


Sathosa reduces prices of five essential food items

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- A special price reduction has been made by Lanka Sathosa on several essential consumer commodities providing relief to the public. Lanka Sathosa has reduced prices of five essen... Read More


Over 60 dead in US helicopter, jet crash

Washington, Jan. 31 -- Scores of people were feared dead after an American Airlines regional passenger jet carrying 64 people collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the frigi... Read More


'Clean Sri Lanka' is implemented with humanitarian objectives - PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya underscored the importance of implementing the "Clean Sri Lanka" programme with humanitarian objectives at its core. Addressing the Colombo... Read More


Kangaroos tame Lions, declare at 654/6

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Khawaja scores maiden Test double century : Inglis debut century in 90 balls: Opener Usman Khawaja smashed a career-best 232, while stand-in skipper Steve Smith (141) and debut... Read More


Physicians call for ban on social media for children

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) President Dr. Kapila Jayaratne said that policymakers will be informed to bring a law banning or restricting the use of s... Read More


'Rani' draws spotlight on Richard de Zoysa murder

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Almost 35 years ago on February 18, 1990, the entire country was shocked to learn about the brutal killing of Richard Manik de Zoysa, well-known Sri Lankan journalist, author, hu... Read More


PM's FR petition against attack on peaceful protest in 2023 fixed for April 3

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- A Fundamental Rights petition filed by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, while she was serving as a Member of Parliament representing the NPP, challenging the police attack ... Read More