Tourism sector earns over USD 1.5 bln as arrivals approach 1.2 mln - State MinisterState Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe has stated that the number of tourists who have visited Sri Lanka so far in 2026 has reached nearly 1.2 million. 25m agoTwelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern EuropeAt least 12 people have died in a wildfire in Los Gallardos in the southeastern province of Almería, according to the Andalusian regional government, while six have been injured.1h agoVeteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away Veteran vocalist Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68, according to family sources. 1h agoVeteran Sri Lankan singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke passes away Veteran vocalist Mariazelle Goonetilleke has passed away at the age of 68, according to family sources. 1h agoPresident to inaugurate Thambuttegama water supply project todayThe Thambuttegama Water Supply Project will be officially inaugurated today (July 10) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.2h agoPresident to inaugurate Thambuttegama water supply project todayThe Thambuttegama Water Supply Project will be officially inaugurated today (July 10) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.2h agoStrong winds, showers expected across parts of the countrySeveral spells of showers are expected across the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (10), the Department of Meteorology stated.3h agoStrong winds, showers expected across parts of the countrySeveral spells of showers are expected across the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (10), the Department of Meteorology stated.3h agoUS and Iran trade attacks as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is buriedThe US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.5h agoUS and Iran trade attacks as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is buriedThe US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz.5h agoGovt to allocate emergency contingency fund for every district under next BudgetPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government plans to allocate a separate contingency fund for every district under the forthcoming Budget, enabling District Secretaries to carry out urgent repairs to bridges, roads and public buildings... 12h agoGovt to allocate emergency contingency fund for every district under next BudgetPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government plans to allocate a separate contingency fund for every district under the forthcoming Budget, enabling District Secretaries to carry out urgent repairs to bridges, roads and public buildings... 12h agoFactory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'A fire at a shoe factory in the south-eastern Chinese city of Jinjiang has killed at least 28 people, according to the state news agency. 12h agoFactory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'A fire at a shoe factory in the south-eastern Chinese city of Jinjiang has killed at least 28 people, according to the state news agency. 12h agoSri Lankan medical team successfully separates conjoined twins after complex surgeryA team of Sri Lankan doctors has successfully separated twin girls who were conjoined at the pelvis in a highly complex surgery, marking a landmark achievement in the country's medical history.13h agoSri Lankan medical team successfully separates conjoined twins after complex surgeryA team of Sri Lankan doctors has successfully separated twin girls who were conjoined at the pelvis in a highly complex surgery, marking a landmark achievement in the country's medical history.13h agoDeath threats against prison officer who opened fire during Negombo Prison clash?A prison officer who opened fire to prevent inmates from breaking through the main gate of the prison and escaping during the recent riot at the Negombo Prison has reportedly received death threats from the prisoners.13h agoDeath threats against prison officer who opened fire during Negombo Prison clash?A prison officer who opened fire to prevent inmates from breaking through the main gate of the prison and escaping during the recent riot at the Negombo Prison has reportedly received death threats from the prisoners.13h agoNew chairman and members appointed to Public Service CommissionPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed S. A. Nimal Saranatissa as the new Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), according to the President's Media Division (PMD).14h agoNew chairman and members appointed to Public Service CommissionPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed S. A. Nimal Saranatissa as the new Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), according to the President's Media Division (PMD).14h agoUNFPA and Parliament sign MoU to strengthen use of population data and evidence in policymakingThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Parliament of Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the use of population data and evidence in policymaking...14h agoUNFPA and Parliament sign MoU to strengthen use of population data and evidence in policymakingThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Parliament of Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the use of population data and evidence in policymaking...14h agoChina’s Xi mourns ‘heavy losses’ in shoe factory blazeA deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday (Jul 9) resulted in “heavy human losses”, President Xi Jinping said, as dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze.15h agoChina’s Xi mourns ‘heavy losses’ in shoe factory blazeA deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday (Jul 9) resulted in “heavy human losses”, President Xi Jinping said, as dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze.15h agoMandatory electronic submission of ETF contributions and monthly returns for employers announcedThe Employees’ Trust Fund Board (ETFB) has announced that all employers employing 15 or more employees will henceforth be required to submit Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) contributions and monthly returns exclusively through electronic means. 15h agoMandatory electronic submission of ETF contributions and monthly returns for employers announcedThe Employees’ Trust Fund Board (ETFB) has announced that all employers employing 15 or more employees will henceforth be required to submit Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) contributions and monthly returns exclusively through electronic means. 15h agoNEWS ALERTSecond Reading of Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill passedThe Second Reading of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament with a special majority this evening (09).16h agoNEWS ALERTSecond Reading of Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill passedThe Second Reading of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament with a special majority this evening (09).16h agoBusinessman fined Rs. 2.1 mln for selling jewellery crafted with animal body partsA businessman who had operated a store selling jewellery, ornaments and trinkets crafted using the body parts of protected wild animals to local and foreign tourists, has been fined Rs. 2.1 million. 17h agoBusinessman fined Rs. 2.1 mln for selling jewellery crafted with animal body partsA businessman who had operated a store selling jewellery, ornaments and trinkets crafted using the body parts of protected wild animals to local and foreign tourists, has been fined Rs. 2.1 million. 17h agoBeira Lake clean-up project to be launchedA special technical project to clean the Beira Lake by introducing seawater into the lake is set to be launched as an immediate and short-term solution. 17h agoBeira Lake clean-up project to be launchedA special technical project to clean the Beira Lake by introducing seawater into the lake is set to be launched as an immediate and short-term solution. 17h agoAmnesty urges probe into deaths of Negombo prisoners transferred after clashesResponding to reports that two prisoners have died after being transferred from Negombo prison following violence earlier this week that left at least 28 people dead including at least seven prison officials, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, expressed deep alarm...18h agoAmnesty urges probe into deaths of Negombo prisoners transferred after clashesResponding to reports that two prisoners have died after being transferred from Negombo prison following violence earlier this week that left at least 28 people dead including at least seven prison officials, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, expressed deep alarm...18h agoCourt orders destruction of 1,740kg dhal unfit for human consumptionThe Hatton Magistrate’s Court has ordered the destruction of 1,740 kilograms of dhal deemed unfit for human consumption and seized during an operation in Kotagala. 18h agoCourt orders destruction of 1,740kg dhal unfit for human consumptionThe Hatton Magistrate’s Court has ordered the destruction of 1,740 kilograms of dhal deemed unfit for human consumption and seized during an operation in Kotagala. 18h agoHeatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI saysGermany has recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths so far this year, most of them in late June when weekly average temperatures far exceeded 20 degrees Celsius, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Thursday.18h agoHeatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI saysGermany has recorded an estimated 5,120 heat-related deaths so far this year, most of them in late June when weekly average temperatures far exceeded 20 degrees Celsius, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Thursday.18h ago
