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The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 151,693 tourists arrived in the country between 01st and 25th MarchContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka records 151,693 tourist arrivals in March 2026 appeared first on…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit through the waterwayContinue Reading The post Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed to US-Israel allies appeared first on Newswire.

The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of journalist Sandaruwan Senadheera, editor of the Lanka E News website, fromContinue Reading The post Enews editor released from all charges in contempt case appeared first on…

Sri Lanka saw its largest debt repayment in 2025, according to Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister UpaliContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s largest debt repayment was in 2025 : Minister Pannilage appeared…

Following talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a shipment of 38,000 MT of petroleumContinue Reading The post India sends 38,000 MT Fuel to Sri Lanka after Modi–AKD Talks appeared first on…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has been equipped with two modern mobile mercury analyzers worth Rs. 18 million, donated underContinue Reading The post CAA receives mercury analyzers to boost cosmetic safety testing appeared first on…

Sri Lanka’s rupee has depreciated by 1.4 percent against the US dollar year-to-date as of March 27, 2026, according toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka rupee depreciates 1.4% against US dollar year-to-date appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Railways is set to launch a smart ticketing pilot project in April under the CSRP initiative, aiming toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Railways to launch smart ticketing pilot in April appeared first on Newswire.

Iran has warned it will “exact a heavy price” after Israel struck a uranium processing facility in Yazd and multipleContinue Reading The post Iran vows heavy retaliation after Israeli strikes on nuclear, industrial sites appeared first on…

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, is further strengthening its connectivity to Sri Lanka, with the launch of new, direct flights betweenContinue Reading The post IndiGo Expands International Network with New, Direct Flights between Delhi…