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Tourism earnings, arrivals decline in March

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Tourism earnings continued to weaken, with March marking the first decline in visitor arrivals after several months of growth. Sri Lanka earned USD 352.0 million from tourism i... Read More


Heat advisory issued for several provinces tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Heat levels felt by the human body could remain at a level requiring caution in several parts of the island tomorrow (14), according to the Department of Meteorology. This warm... Read More


Special transport services continue for New Year commuters

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Sufficient buses remain in operation today (13) for people travelling to their hometowns for the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, according to the Sri Lanka Transport Board.... Read More


Health Ministry issues guidelines for New Year celebrations

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- General guidelines for New Year festivals, including traditional folk games, are issued by the Health Ministry this year. The Ministry of Health informs organisers to pay close ... Read More


Public urged to prevent road mishaps

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Public cooperation is requested to minimise road accidents caused by alcohol consumption and reckless driving during the New Year festive period. Fatal road accidents totalling... Read More


Parents urged to protect children from fireworks

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Parents must take special care to protect children from firework-related injuries during the festive season, medical professionals advise. Doctors note that young children often... Read More


Hiru TV prepares for grand New Year celebration

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Preparations for the "Surya Sinhale Hiruth Ekka Thun Helaye Avurudu Mangalyaya" are finalised as Hiru TV readies a grand live broadcast for the New Year. Over 200 veteran and po... Read More


Betel leaf prices soar amid New Year demand

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Betel prices surged rapidly as demand for the leaves spiked ahead of the New Year celebrations. Reports indicate that a standard bundle of betel leaves is now nearing the 400 ru... Read More


Environmentalists note shift in timing of cuckoo bird songs

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The sound of the Asian Koel or cuckoo, traditionally signalling the arrival of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season in the month of Bak (April), is occurring at different times... Read More


Transport facilities ready at Makumbura

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Transport facilities remain ready today (13) to serve passengers travelling to their hometowns for the New Year as long as they arrive, according to Makumbura Multipurpose Trans... Read More