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Tourist arrivals rise 9.6% in March, boosting hopes for 2025 target

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Sri Lanka recorded a 9.6% increase in tourist arrivals in March this year compared to the same month last year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). ... Read More


ASPI plunges 713 points as panic selling grips CSE amid global tariff shock

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange closed in red territory today, weighed down by price losses in major banking counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank, and Sampath Bank. ... Read More


MP Chamara Sampath granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was granted bail today by the Colombo Magistrate's Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or... Read More


Four killed in gas tank explosion fire at Kurunegala fuel station (Video)

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Four people were killed and four others injured following a fire triggered by a gas tank explosion at a fuel station in the Wehera area along the Kurunegala-Colombo road last nig... Read More


Hiru reigns supreme across multiple media awards, the brightest star in Sri Lanka's media universe

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Hiru Media Network today stands as a beacon of unparalleled media excellence, its remarkable achievements underscored by a sweep of prestigious accolades from across the industry... Read More


Injunction against LG Elections' activities in some areas including Colombo Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Court of Appeal today (07) issued a stay order temporarily halting further action related to the conduct of elections for several local government bodies, including the Colom... Read More


Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa warns of economic collapse over new US tariffs

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Sri Lanka is on the verge of another economic collapse due to new tariffs imposed by the United States. He expressed these concerns while... Read More


Sri Lanka's reserves rise to USD 6.51 billion in March

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets rose by 7.1 percent to USD 6.51 billion in March 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The increase marks a notable improv... Read More


NPP Parliamentarian Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera has passed away at the age of 38

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- National People's Power (NPP) Kegalle District Parliamentarian H. A. Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera has passed away at the age of 38. He reportedly died of a sudden heart attack and was... Read More


Traffic plan in place for Modi's visit

Sri Lanka, April 5 -- A special traffic plan has been implemented due to the state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to police, roads in and around Galle Face, Independence Squa... Read More