Sri Lanka Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals and Earnings in Early May 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week
Rebuilding the UNP Is Easy Once Disruptive Elements Are Removed – Ravi Karunanayake
Rebuilding the United National Party (UNP) is not a difficult task, says former Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament Ravi
Sri Lanka Begins National Vesak Week, Celebrating 2,569th Sambuddha Jayanthi
Sri Lanka today (May 10) marks the beginning of National Vesak Week, commemorating the 2,569th Sambuddha Jayanthi—the birth, enlightenment, and
American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, Marking Historic First for the Catholic Church
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost OSA, a missionary and prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery
SLAF Bell 212 Helicopter Crashes into Maduru Oya Reservoir; All 12 Onboard Rescued
A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning
Island-wide Showers Expected After 1 p.m. Today, Met. Dept. Warns of Heavy Rain and Lightning
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (May
Deadline Extended for Senior Citizens to Submit Income Tax Refund Applications
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has extended the deadline for senior citizens to submit applications for quarterly income tax refunds
Sri Lanka Will Not Allow Its Territory or Airspace to Be Used for Foreign Attacks – Minister Jayatissa
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa affirmed today (May 8) that Sri Lanka will not permit any faction to
Amber Advisory Issued for Severe Lightning in Multiple Provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory warning of severe lightning in several parts of the country. Thundershowers
Suspended IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon Summoned to Appear Before Abuse of Power Inquiry Committee
Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandhu Tennakoon has been summoned to appear before the Committee of Inquiry investigating allegations