Sri Lanka Surpasses One Million Tourist Arrivals in 2025 Ahead of Last Year’s Pace
In a significant boost to the tourism sector, Sri Lanka has recorded over one million tourist arrivals in 2025, reaching
Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds Expected Across Sri Lanka Today
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning of fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm in some areas of Sri
Special Dengue Eradication Program Inspects Over 128,000 Premises Across 15 Districts
Colombo, 26 May 2025 – A focused dengue eradication program conducted from 19 to 24 May across 15 districts has
New Zealand Welcomes Sri Lanka’s Bid to Join RCEP, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, has welcomed Sri Lanka’s application to accede to
No ‘Bikini Ban’ in Arugam Bay: Deputy Minister Denounces False Claims Aimed at Disrupting Tourism
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Chaminda Ranasingha has strongly denied reports of a so-called ‘bikini ban’ in Arugam Bay, asserting
Final Rites of Cinema Legend Malini Fonseka to Be Held with Full State Honours Today
The final rites of Sri Lankan cinema icon and veteran actress Malini Fonseka, fondly known as the “Queen of Sri
SJB MP Nalin Bandara Predicts Government’s Fall by 24 May Next Year
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara has predicted that the current government will not remain in power beyond 24
List of Elected Local Government Members Sent for Gazette Notification
The Election Commission has forwarded the list of elected members from the local government elections to the Government Printer for
Rise in Dengue and Chikungunya Cases Sparks Public Health Concern
The number of dengue and chikungunya cases in the country continues to rise steadily, according to Deputy Minister of Health
Tourist Arrivals in May Reach 91,785; India Remains Leading Source Market
According to the latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), a total of 91,785 tourists arrived