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Malaysian Coast Guard ship arrives in Colombo port

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Malaysian Coast Guard Ship, 'KM BENDAHARA,' has docked at the Port of Colombo for a short visit. The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) welcomed the vessel in adherence to customary naval... Read More


Former President attends opening of new temple shrine

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The former President and leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Mahinda Rajapaksa, participated in the meritorious opening ceremony of the newly constructed Sankassapura Sri ... Read More


Sri Lanka partners with Interpol to tackle Chinese scamming activity

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka is collaborating with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to curb scamming activities, particularly those involving Chinese nationals who often en... Read More


Inaugural Belarusian flight to arrive at Mattala International Airport

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A Belavia Airlines flight from Belarus is set to touch down at Mattala International Airport later this afternoon (28), marking the airline's first-ever landing at the facility. ... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism figures up 21.8% in October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry recorded significant year-on-year growth through the first three weeks of October, welcoming over 137,000 international visitors. This robust perfor... Read More


India and Sri Lanka consider new sea route to boost maritime links

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- India and Sri Lanka are exploring the potential to significantly enhance maritime connectivity, including the establishment of a new ferry route between Rameswaram and Talaimanna... Read More


Two new Deputy Governors appointed at CBSL

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has confirmed the appointment of two new Deputy Governors to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). This move follows recommendations from the ... Read More


Liquor tax payment rulesrevised

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A new gazette notification has been issued amending the procedures and deadlines for the payment of excise taxes and fees on liquor production. The notification, effective today... Read More


Earth slips reported in Panwila amid heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Rockslides and earth slips have been reported at multiple locations along the Panwila-Bambaralla road in Panwila, Kandy, according to local correspondents. The road has been dam... Read More


Canadian youth arrested with drugsatBIA

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A 21-year-old Canadian national was arrested early today (28) by the Customs Narcotics Control Division at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, for attempting to smugg... Read More