Sri Lanka s Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando says that the country must issue free visas to tourists for more countries in order to compete with its regional competitors and to achieve the nation s ambitious target of 2.3 million tourist arrivals within the year. MORE..
24 Jun 2024 (8:45 PM)
Sri Lanka Navy says it seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying nearly 200 kg of narcotics on seas off the western coast and arrested 06 suspects. MORE..
25 Jun 2024 (11:17 AM)
The Sri Lanka Administrative Services Association (SASA) has decided to temporarily suspend its planned trade union action following a discussion with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. MORE..
25 Jun 2024 (1:01 PM)
According to the DMC, numerous dug wells, which serve as the primary source of safe drinking water for the affected communities, are in urgent need of immediate cleanup. This action is essential to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases in the aftermath of the floods, the UNDP said in a statement. MORE..
25 Jun 2024 (1:34 PM)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will address the nation at 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday (26 June), the Government Information Department announced.
24 Jun 2024 (5:54 PM)
The World Bank s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to improve the quality and utilization of its primary healthcare services. MORE..
25 Jun 2024 (10:34 AM)