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Tourist arrivals fall in March amid declining earnings

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals recorded a notable slowdown in March, raising concerns over the sector's performance as both visitor numbers and earnings show signs of decline. Ac... Read More


Corruption case against MP Dasanayake fixed for pre-trial

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Colombo High Court ordered that the corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission against Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dasanayake be called on April 30. The order was ... Read More


"Sri Lanka fuel price hike in a month among the world's highest"

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Sri Lanka's latest fuel price revision, which saw prices rise by around 25% on average, ranks among the highest increases compared to many Asian and global peers, reflecting the... Read More


Chinese national found dead at housing complex

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A Chinese woman residing in a housing complex in the Kohuwala area was discovered deceased, according to police reports. Authorities located the body following a tip-off receiv... Read More


All Department for Registration of Persons offices closed tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Public services at the Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) head office and all regional branches will be temporarily suspended tomorrow (24) following a technical break... Read More


Broadcasters Guild warns against exclusion from new commission talks

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Broadcasters Guild of Sri Lanka has hit back at the government over a new concept paper for an Independent Media Commission, claiming the proposals were developed without an... Read More


Bus associations suspend operations, fare increase of over 10% planned

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Heavy queues appeared at bus stands this morning (23) following a decision by several private bus associations to withdraw from operations until a fare revision is implemented. ... Read More


Government hospitals to issue two months of clinic medicine at once

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Patients receiving medicine from government hospital clinics will now receive a two-month supply in a single visit instead of the usual one-month quota. Health Deputy Minister ... Read More


Three-wheeler fares hiked

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Three-wheeler fares have increased by Rs. 10 effective today (23), following an announcement by the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority. Under the new fare stru... Read More


Military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure suspended

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Donald Trump says there have been "productive conversations" about a "complete and total resolution" to the conflict in the Middle East. He says he will "postpone any and all s... Read More