The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 840,000 mark. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (1:39 PM)
The United States has frozen US$344 million in cryptocurrency assets over ties to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday (Apr 24), as Washington seeks to raise pressure on Tehran amid energy supply disruptions due to war in the Middle East. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (3:46 PM)
A suspect has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes and electronic cigarettes valued at Rs. 38.67 million into the country. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (2:18 PM)
Sri Lanka has entered into a significant agreement with Norway aimed at enhancing the country s fisheries monitoring capabilities through the integration of modern technology. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (12:35 PM)
The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has indicated a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific, with rapidly rising sea-surface temperatures pointing towards a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May-July 2026. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:47 PM)
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Friday that Israel now poses �direct threat to global security� and urged a �collective� international response, arguing that growing instability can no longer be viewed through a purely regional lens. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (12:16 PM)