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Tourist arrivals decline in March

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Tourist arrivals for the month of March 2026 reached 183,979. This figure reflects a decrease compared to the 279,328 arrivals recorded in February 2026. Further, the March 20... Read More


New WhatsApp number introduced to report reckless and dangerous driving

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A new WhatsApp number has been introduced by the police to submit video footage related to incidents of reckless and dangerous driving. According to the Police Media Division, ... Read More


Mobile soil laboratory established to boost tea industry productivity

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A mobile soil laboratory costing Rs.56 million was established at the Talawakelle Tea Research Institute to examine existing soil and plant analysis activities and enhance tea i... Read More


National census reveals aging population and shifting demographics

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka's population reached 21.78 million, signaling a transition toward an aging society. The Department of Census and Statistics reports that citizens aged 60 and over now... Read More


Crowds gather at transport hubs for upcoming new year

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Only a few days remain until the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. People across Sri Lanka currently prepare to welcome the new year. Large crowds fill major bus stations as travele... Read More


Police introduce WhatsApp number for reckless driving footage

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A WhatsApp number is now available for the public to submit video footage of reckless and dangerous driving. The police provided the phone number 070 554 7600 for this purpose.... Read More


Drugs found hidden in footwear

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A pair of unclaimed rubber slippers containing hidden narcotics was discovered inside the dental clinic of the Karapitiya National Hospital yesterday (10). Karapitiya Hospital ... Read More


CID probe sought into coal imports

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Presidential Secretariat filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (11) seeking a formal inquiry into coal imports dating back to 2009.... Read More


Fuel without QR codes for petrol vehicles from tonight

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Petrol vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR code during the festive period, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. This measure takes effect from midnight today unti... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa faces whatsapp glitch on birthday

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The WhatsApp account of Namal Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament and National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, was disabled yesterday (10) due to an influx of birthday... Read More