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Tourist arrivals into Sri Lanka rise in May

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Tourist arrivals into Sri Lanka rose 9.65% in May 2026 after a slump in the previous month, official data showed. Total arrivals in May stood at 145,745 compared to 132,919 in th... Read More


Container transport rates increased by 5%

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Container transport rates rose by 5% yesterday (1), according to the Container Transport Owners' Association. The Container Transport Owners' Association Chairperson, Sanath Manj... Read More


237 suspected meningitis cases reported islandwide

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Epidemiology Unit states that 237 suspected meningitis patients were reported from several areas of the island. Meanwhile, 33,572 dengue cases and 19 deaths occurred so far t... Read More


Sacred Kapilavastu relics begin return journey from Mahiyangana

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The sacred Kapilavastu relics and the bowl relic of the Lord Buddha housed at the historic Mahiyangana Temple premises are scheduled to be brought back to the Waskaduwa Sri Subhut... Read More


New hostel projects set to expand state university accommodation

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Fifty-five new hostel projects will be implemented to develop residential facilities for sixteen thousand students in state universities across the island. The Higher Education D... Read More


Police issue notice on safety of elderly parents living alone

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Sri Lanka Police have stressed that ensuring the safety of elderly and isolated senior citizens has become an increasingly sensitive and essential responsibility in today's so... Read More


Fmr. minister Patali blames govt. over fuel price hikes

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Former Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has alleged that rising fuel prices in Sri Lanka are due to weak governance and poor management rather than a global crisis. Speak... Read More


Man remanded for allegedly strangling taxi driver and theft

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A suspect arrested by the Welikada Police in connection with the robbery of Rs. 38,500 from a hired car driver after allegedly strangling him during a trip, has been remanded unti... Read More


Special notice issued to licence holders of firearms for defensive use

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Police have announced that all holders of licences of firearms of defensive use must present their firearm to the nearest police station and obtain a special certification six... Read More


Person who took alcohol during prison visit to Mahindananda granted bail

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of a man who was allegedly caught bringing alcohol to visit former Member of Parliament Mahindananda Aluthgamage... Read More