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Lanka records steady tourism arrivals but earnings decline

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Sri Lanka tourist arrivals from June 1 to 18, 2026, stood at 69,584, bringing the cumulative total for the year to 1,091,606 for the period January 1 to June 18, 2026. In June 20... Read More


Land permits issued to 10,731 families in Badulla

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Under the 'Uva Provincial Land Permit 10,000 Programme,' implemented to secure land ownership for people in the Province who have been occupying land without formal permits, a to... Read More


No rice shortage expected despite drought - Wasantha Samarasinghe

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Farmers complain that a proper price still does not exist for the rice paddy harvested during the previous Maha season, even as the harvesting for the Yala season begins in sever... Read More


Rains forecast in several provinces

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Several spells of showers may occur today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, according to an announcement by the Department of Meteorology. The latest we... Read More


IMF staff team to visit Sri Lanka next week

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The International Monetary Fund country team will visit Sri Lanka from June 24-30 for a staff visit. According to IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, the... Read More


Health ministry issues ban on unhealthy school canteen food

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A new circular was issued banning the sale of foods with high sugar content, fatty foods, and foods manufactured using processed meat, including hot dogs, burgers, pizzas, biscui... Read More


Chemmani mass grave excavations inspected by Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The excavation work at the Chemmani mass grave was inspected yesterday (19) by the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara. Officials ... Read More


Sallay boycotting food intake by mouth only, states Minister of Health

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- Former Major General Suresh Sallay, who was hospitalised whilst under detention orders, is boycotting food intake by mouth only, states Minister of Health Dr Nalinda Jayatissa. ... Read More


Wildlife conservation framework expansion must not disadvantage existing officers

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- The absorption of multipurpose officers and civil defence officers into the wildlife conservation services is currently underway to strengthen the conservation programme, and whi... Read More


Motorcycle catches fire while running

Sri Lanka, June 20 -- A running motorcycle suddenly caught fire on the Galle-Akuressa main road. Police stated that the incident was reported in the Katugoda area. People travelling on the road, inc... Read More