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Sri Lanka earned $3.7 bln from tourist arrivals in six months - Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka earned $3.7 bln from tourist arrivals in six months - Foreign Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath stated that an income of $3.7 billion has been generated from tourist arrivals over the past six months. MORE..
Gampaha-Colombo private bus owners suspend services
Gampaha-Colombo private bus owners suspend services
Private bus services operating from Gampaha to Colombo and several other destinations have been suspended in protest over restrictions on stopping at certain locations, the Gampaha Private Bus Owners’ Association announced.
68 dead 74 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Yemen coast
68 dead 74 missing after migrant boat capsizes off Yemen coast
The death toll from a migrant boat capsizing off Yemen’s coast has risen to 68, with 74 others still missing, as search and rescue operations continue amid rough seas, local officials said. MORE..
Island-wide fishing vessel census to commence today
Island-wide fishing vessel census to commence today
The National Fishing Vessel Census is scheduled to begin today (04). MORE..
Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors
Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes, opens permanent humanitarian corridors
Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western powers. MORE..
Afternoon showers expected in several areas
Afternoon showers expected in several areas
The Department of Meteorology says several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy site
Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy site
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and prayed there, violating a decades-old arrangement covering one of the most sensitive sites in the Middle East. MORE..
No child will fail under the new education reforms - PM Harini
No child will fail under the new education reforms - PM Harini
The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that under the new education reforms, no child will fail, and all children will have the opportunity to continue their education toward higher studies through both academic and vocational streams. MORE..
DMT launches new service counter at BIA for foreign tourists
DMT launches new service counter at BIA for foreign tourists
A new branch office of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has been launched today (03) at the arrivals terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, providing foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka with the facility to obtain driving licenses valid in the country within a short period, depending on their visa duration. MORE..
| August 3, 2025 6:51 pm
7-year-old girl killed in wild elephant attack in Hambantota
7-year-old girl killed in wild elephant attack in Hambantota
A 7-year-old child has died after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Sinukkugala area of Hambantota. MORE..
| August 3, 2025 5:37 pm
Acting Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs appointed
Acting Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs appointed
Kasun Wellahewa, who served as the Additional Commissioner of the Department of Buddhist Affairs, has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs with immediate effect. MORE..
New tsunami warning from Russia after Kuril Islands quake
New tsunami warning from Russia after Kuril Islands quake
Russian officials warned that a tsunami wave of up to 19 centimeters (7.5 inches) could affect a section of the Kamchatka coast following a strong tremor on Sunday morning. MORE..
Legal action against top public officials who fail to submit asset declarations: CIABOC
Legal action against top public officials who fail to submit asset declarations: CIABOC
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that legal action will be taken against any Executive Grade state officials who fail to submit their assets and liabilities declarations by 31 August 2025. MORE..
SLTB bus driver arrested in Nuwara Eliya while driving under the influence of alcohol
SLTB bus driver arrested in Nuwara Eliya while driving under the influence of alcohol
A Sri Lanka Transport Board bus driver has been arrested by the Nuwara Eliya police for driving under the influence of alcohol. MORE..
Dormant Russia volcano erupts for first time in 475 years
Dormant Russia volcano erupts for first time in 475 years
A volcano erupted for the first time in 475 years in Russia’s eastern Kamchatka region, the nation’s emergency authority said on Sunday, days after one of the strongest earthquakes on record hit the region. MORE..
Number of shootings in 2025 increases to 76
Number of shootings in 2025 increases to 76
The number of shooting incidents reported across the country in 2025 has risen to 76. MORE..
Validity period of PIN issued for submission of tax returns for 2024/2025 extended
Validity period of PIN issued for submission of tax returns for 2024/2025 extended
The validity of the Personal Identification Number issued by the Inland Revenue Department for the submission of income tax returns for the year of assessment 2024/2025 has been extended. MORE..
11-year-old schoolgirl dies after fainting; cause of death under investigation
11-year-old schoolgirl dies after fainting; cause of death under investigation
An 11-year-old schoolgirl from Kekirawa has died after collapsing due to a sudden fainting, police stated. MORE..
Close associate of Kehelbaddara Padme, ‘Gampaha Deva’ nabbed at BIA
Close associate of Kehelbaddara Padme, ‘Gampaha Deva’ nabbed at BIA
A close associate of the notorious underworld criminal gang leader “Kehelbaddara Padme” has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (03). MORE..
Associate of ‘Dubai Sudda’ arrested in Panadura
Associate of ‘Dubai Sudda’ arrested in Panadura
A close associate of Prasad Chathuranga Kodagoda, also known as “Dubai Sudda” has been arrested by the Panadura Division Crime Investigation Unit. MORE..
Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of court-suspended prime minister following deadly conflict
Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of court-suspended prime minister following deadly conflict
Protesters rallied Saturday in the Thai capital to demand the resignation of court-suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and in support of the armed forces following a violent border dispute with Cambodia that killed more than three dozen people and displaced over 260,000. MORE..
Over 200,000 tourist arrivals recorded in July
Over 200,000 tourist arrivals recorded in July
A total of 200,244 tourists arrived in the country in July 2025, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Iran fully reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel
Iran fully reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel
Iran has lifted all remaining restrictions on its airspace that were imposed at the onset of its 12-day conflict with Israel, the country’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has announced. MORE..
One person injured in shooting incident in Matara
One person injured in shooting incident in Matara
An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Kapugama, Matara this morning (03), police stated. MORE..
Authorities urged to take action against foreigners engaged in business activities in Arugam Bay
Authorities urged to take action against foreigners engaged in business activities in Arugam Bay
Israeli nationals arriving on tourist visas are having a significant impact on the tourism industry in the Arugam Bay area, according to local business owners. MORE..