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Sri Lankan beaches ranked among Asia's best

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Sri Lanka's Mirissa and Bentota beaches secured positions within the top 10 best beaches in Asia according to the 2026 rankings released by the world-renowned travel website, Tri... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka Tourism to launch dedicated European campaign

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A specialised country campaign will be rolled out by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) next month at ITB Berlin, taking place from March 3-5. As one of the largest t... और पढ़ें


National consumer prices soften

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Inflationary pressures subsided in January 2026 following a spike in December caused by festive demand and crop damage from floods. National prices rose by 2.4% over the 12 month... और पढ़ें


IMF warns Sri Lanka against complacency

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasised that Sri Lanka must shift its focus from stabilization to total economic transformation. Speaking at the Softlogic Stockbrokers I... और पढ़ें


Plot to murder police informant uncovered

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A plan to shoot and kill an informant used by police to seize nearly Rs. 400 crore worth of ICE drugs in the Kirinda - Andagalawella sea area was revealed. Information surfaced f... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka-born scientist develops potential respiratory vaccine

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A groundbreaking intranasal vaccine that could provide broad protection against various respiratory viruses, bacteria, and allergens is currently under development at Stanford Me... और पढ़ें


Bus drivers hospitalised after head-on collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Two private bus drivers sustained injuries and were hospitalised following a head-on collision on the Wadduwa-Moronthuduwa road, according to Wadduwa Police. The incident occurr... और पढ़ें


Tourist arrivals cross 500,000 by Feb. 22

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the half a million mark, reaching 505,751 as at February 22, reflecting strong early momentum for 2025. Both January and February surpassed... और पढ़ें


Fisherman arrested for using illegal winch machines

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A fisherman and two winch machines used for illegal beach seine fishing were taken into custody by Kalutara Fisheries Inspectorate officials. The raid occurred yesterday (23) ev... और पढ़ें


Landslide Red Alerts lifted

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The National Building Research Insititute (NBRI) has lifted the Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings previously issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the ... और पढ़ें