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Tourist arrivals surpass 1 million mark

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The number of tourists who have visited Sri Lanka so far this year has exceeded the one million mark. Accordingly, a total of 1,010,807 tourists have arrived in the country durin... Read More


Duo nabbed at BIA with drugs worth over Rs.40mn

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Two suspects have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 4 kg and 104 g of 'kush' narcotics valued at over Rs. 40 million. The Police said the suspects ar... Read More


Ruwanweli Seya VIhara chief takes temporary charge of Atamasthana duties

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Following the directive of the Malwathu Chapter Karaka Maha Sangha Council, the Atamasthana Committee has appointed Ven. Ithalawetunuwe Gnathilaka Thero to temporarily carry out t... Read More


"Hiru Uththama Dathu Wandana" to commence at historic Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- In conjunction with the Hiru Shakya Sinha Mangalya, all arrangements have been completed to commence the "Hiru Uththama Dathu Wandana " (Sacred Relic Veneration), dedicated to the... Read More


Mahiyangana Stupa illuminated as thousands gather in devotion

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- To mark the sacred birth, enlightenment, and the Parinibbana or the passing away, of Lord Buddha, "Hiru Shakya Sinha Mangalya" organised with devotion by the Hiru Media Network, i... Read More


3 boys go missing after swimming in Kalametiya sea

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Three boys aged 12, 17, and 18 have gone missing after going for a swim at the Kalametiya beach in Hungama. The Police said that a special search operation is currently underway,... Read More


Hiru Shakya Singha ceremony at historic Mahiyanganaya temple tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- To mark the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, the Hiru Shakya Singha Ceremony, organised by the Hiru Media Network, including Hiru TV and Hiru FM, will be held at the historic Mahiyangana... Read More


Father remanded over deaths of two kids in lodge fire

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The father of two children who died in a fire at a lodge in Batticaloa town has been remanded until the 1st of next month after being produced before the Batticaloa Magistrate's C... Read More


Strong winds expected in several offshore sea areas

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Department of Meteorology says wind speeds may intensify in offshore sea areas stretching from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. ... Read More


Passed, but high-risk: what the IMF's 5th and 6th Review actually says

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The IMF's Executive Board signed off on Sri Lanka's combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the Extended Fund Facility on May 28, unlocking another SDR 508 million, roughly US$695 ... Read More