Sri Lanka Records Over 229,000 Tourist Arrivals in March
Sri Lanka welcomed 229,298 tourists in March 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The highest influx
Saudi Arabia Temporarily Suspends Visas for 14 Countries to Curb Unauthorized Hajj Participation
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to citizens from 14 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, according
Public Safety Committees to Be Established Under Clean Sri Lanka Program
A circular outlining the implementation of Public Safety Committees is set to be issued today as part of the Clean
World Health Day 2025 Commemorated Today
World Health Day is being commemorated today (April 7), as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), to collaborate with
Strict Traffic Law Enforcement During Festive Season: Police Warn
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of the Traffic and Road Safety Range, Indika Hapugoda, has emphasized that
Postal Ballots for 2025 Local Government Elections to Be Handed Over Today
The Election Commission has announced that arrangements have been made to hand over the sealed packets containing registered postal ballot
Asian Markets Plunge as Trump’s Trade War Deepens Global Stock Rout
Asian markets plunged on Monday, intensifying a global stock market rout triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff measures.
Trading Temporarily Halted at CSE Following Sharp Drop in S&P SL20 Index
Regular trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was temporarily halted this morning after the S&P SL20 index dropped by
Island-Wide Showers and Thundershowers Expected – Heavy Rainfall in Several Provinces
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island during the afternoon or night today.
Ravi Karunanayake Criticizes Government for Failing to Abolish Parate Law as Promised
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, has accused the ruling National People’s Party of breaking