The United Kingdom (UK) has updated its travel advice for Sri Lanka based on the latest travel alert issued by the U.S. Embassy regarding potential threats in the Arugam Bay area. MORE..

23 Oct 2024 (2:20 PM)

Sri Lanka Police have announced special measures to bolster security in the Arugam Bay area following information received regarding potential threats to tourists in the area. MORE..

23 Oct 2024 (1:22 PM)

The Colombo High Court today issued an arrest warrant on former Minister Johnston Fernando, for failing to appear before court over a case against him for allegedly involving Sathosa employees in election work from 2010 to 2014. MORE..

23 Oct 2024 (12:18 PM)

The Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, M.P.N.M Wickramasinghe, says that they have been instructed to reduce maize imports to 150,000 metric tons next year. MORE..

23 Oct 2024 (11:55 AM)

The police and intelligence divisions, under the direction of the Ministry of Public Security, are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of tourists and citizens against any potential threats, Sri Lanka Police said. MORE..

23 Oct 2024 (11:49 AM)

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has strongly advised its citizens to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice, citing credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area. MORE..

23 Oct 2024 (11:25 AM)