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Tourist arrivals this year exceeds 1.4 million

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The number of tourists who arrived in the country during the period so far this year exceeded 1.4 million. Accordingly, the Tourism Development Authority mentioned that the tota... Read More


Individual accused of forming two gangs arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A suspect was arrested with drugs and sharp weapons during a special raid conducted yesterday (15) based on confidential information received by officers of the Special Task Forc... Read More


Public approval of government drops to 50%

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Government approval and economic indicators recorded a prominent decline, according to the latest 'Mood of the Nation' public opinion poll conducted by Verite Research in partner... Read More


Resting, net repair halls to be built for fishermen

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The foundation stone laying ceremony to construct resting and net repair halls for the benefit of fishermen in Karaitivu, Periyanilavanai, and Ninthavur areas of Ampara District ... Read More


Indian tourists lead arrivals to Sri Lanka this year

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- India emerged as the largest source of tourists to Sri Lanka this year, accounting for nearly one in every four international visitor arrivals, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism... Read More


Mount Lavinia shooting victim mistaken target

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- Investigations into the shooting incident at Huludagoda road in Mount Lavinia have revealed that the motorcycle repair shop owner had been the intended target and the deceased is... Read More


Underworld links suspected in Huludagoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The shooting in Huludagoda road in Mount Lavinia yesterday is suspected to have been carried out alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker Sando, Police informed. The shoot... Read More


Sri Lanka holds world's most favourable view of India

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A latest survey conducted by the Pew Research Centre revealed that Sri Lanka holds the most favourable view of India anywhere in the world, rated at 79 percent. "Ratings of Indi... Read More


Special committee appointed to probe Angulana naval mishap

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A special committee consisting of experts was appointed to conduct a preliminary investigation into the Dvora of the Sri Lanka Navy that faced a mishap in the Angulana sea area, ... Read More


72-hour detention order issued for Shiran Basik

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A 72-hour detention order was obtained for the alleged drug trafficker "Shiran Basik", police stated. The suspect, who was arrested in Dubai, was brought to this country yesterd... Read More