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Over 32,000 tourist arrivals in first five days of November

India, Nov. 8 -- A total of 32,815 foreign tourists arrived in Sri Lanka during the first five days of November, according to the Tourism Promotion Bureau. The largest number of arrivals during this ... Read More


Former Minister Reports to CID

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- Former State Minister, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as reported by our correspondent. Published by HT Digital Content Services w... Read More


Liquor outlet sealed for violating Poya Day regulations

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- The Excise Department reported that a retail liquor outlet has been sealed following a surprise inspection by Ja-Ela Excise Officers. The sealing was carried out because the liquo... Read More


Two injured as speeding three-wheeler skids

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- Two people were injured and admitted to Dickoya Base Hospital after a speeding three-wheeler skidded and crashed into a telephone pole while travelling from Maskeliya Upcot to Hatt... Read More


Cabinet approves 2026 Budget presentation today

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- The Cabinet has given its approval for the 2026 National Budget to be presented to Parliament. The Budget for the year 2026 is scheduled to be delivered by President Anura Kumara ... Read More


Global researchers unite at South Asia Forum in Colombo to chart health innovations

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- The South Asia Forum, bringing together eminent global clinical researchers, regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders from both the public and private sectors to explore inno... Read More


Principal linked to drug trade to be produced in court

SriLanka, Nov. 6 -- The husband of the National People's Power (NPP) Councillor for Urban Council, who was arrested with a large quantity of heroin, is scheduled to be produced before the court today ... Read More


Operation to herd elephants recommences

SriLanka, Nov. 6 -- The operation to herd wild elephants roaming around several villages in the Hambantota District toward the proposed Hambantota Elephant Management Reserve has resumed today (6). T... Read More


Estate worker killed by tea rolling machine

SriLanka, Nov. 6 -- A tragic incident was reported at the Maussakele Tea Estate factory, which belongs to the Maskeliya Plantations PLC. An estate worker on the night shift was killed instantly after... Read More


PMK founder demands voting rights, full citizenship privileges for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Tamil Nadu

SriLanka, Nov. 6 -- Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss on Wednesday urged the Union government to grant voting rights and complete citizenship privileges to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who ... Read More