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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.He added that another $3.7 billion in revenue is expected by the end of the year.Minister Herath made these remarks while attending an event at the Seeta Amman Kovil in Nuwara Eliya.He explained that Indians are the largest group of tourists arriving in Sri Lanka, with many coming for religious purposes, and added that religious sites such as Koneswaram Temple and Kataragama are particularly popular among them.Commenting further, he said, “That is a…

Policy agreement was reached at the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee regarding the proposal to transform the Speaker’s official residence into a dedicated “Center for Parliamentary Studies and Research,” intended as an exclusive hub for Members of Parliament, Provincial Council members, and Local Government representatives.Accordingly, the committee approved the appointment of a Project Manager, preferably a retired senior government officer, to coordinate, advise, and lead the planning and structuring of the foundational framework of the Center for an initial period of six months.These matters were discussed at the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee meeting held on 24th July 2025, chaired by Speaker…

The Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management has announced plans to introduce new legislation that would impose annual fines on unauthorized structures built in coastal areas across Sri Lanka.According to the Department’s Director General, Professor Terney Pradeep Kumara, more than 2,500 such unauthorized constructions have been identified island wide.“Over the past 10 to 15 years, a significant number of unauthorized structures have been erected within designated coastal zones,” he stated. “We are in the process of demolishing some of these buildings, while others will be subject to hefty annual fines. Legal measures are being taken to address and regularize…

A bus transporting garment factory workers veered off the road and toppled down a precipice in Dehiowita, along the Kegalle–Avissawella main road, early this morning (02), said Ada Derana reporter. A total of 41 employees from a garment factory were on board the bus at the time of the accident. All 41 passengers have been admitted to the District General Hospital in Avissawella for treatment, said Ada Derana reporter.The bus was en route from Deraniyagala to the Avissawella Industrial Estate at the time of the incident, which occurred around 6:30 a.m.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from November 27 to December 23, 2025.The matches will be played across three premier international venues:• R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo• Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (PICS), Pallekele• Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS), Dambulla “The idea to conduct the LPL during this time frame is aimed at aligning the tournament with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026,” said Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director, LPL. The LPL, Sri Lanka’s flagship domestic T20 tournament with an international appeal, serves as a dynamic…

Home Lands, has once again reaffirmed its market leadership by achieving a historic milestonein the country’s property sector. The company recorded the highest ever sales turnover in amonth by any real estate developer in Sri Lanka, generating an impressive Rs. 7.4 billion in salesfrom 104 units in June 2025 alone. This landmark achievement was significantly driven by thesuccessful launch of Pentara Residencies, the latest addition to the company’s growing portfolioof premium developments.This achievement is not only a testament to the strength of the Home Lands brand but also tothe continued trust and confidence placed in it by clients, both locally…

The Government of India has released the first installment, amounting to around USD 2.5 Million for the installation of an advanced signalling and telecommunication system along the Maho–Anuradhapura Railway Line.This marks another key milestone in India–Sri Lanka cooperation in the railway sector, the Indian High Commission in Colombo stated.The project was jointly launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi during the recent high-level visit in April 2025. Initially envisaged as a Line of Credit (LoC) project at a cost of USD 14.89 million, it was later converted into a grant by the Government of…

Around 300 police officers have been suspended owing to various offenses since January, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala has revealed.Although around 200 police personnel were suspended in 2024, the numbers have increased significantly this year, the Public Security Minister noted.The Minister said due to the actions of certain government employees, the image of the entire state service has been tarnished.He said some workers even have lost their monthly pension payments despite working for 25 years in the state service after being found guilty of committing various offenses.Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala said…

Effective from today (August 1), it is now mandatory for all passengers travelling in the rear seats of light vehicles on expressways to wear seat belts.According to police, special inspections will be carried out to ensure compliance with this new safety regulation.Meanwhile, the National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that, starting from September 1, all passengers travelling in passenger buses on expressways will also be required to wear seat belts.NTC Chairman, Engineer P.A. Chandrapala, highlighted the importance of this measure, stating:“There is a need to ensure that all passengers, including the driver, wear seat belts in passenger buses operating on…

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% from 44% announced in April, the White House said.Trump had initially announced a tariff rate of 44% in April for Sri Lankan exports. However, the rate was then reduced to 30%, according to a letter directed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on July 10.On April 2, President Donald Trump declared a US economic emergency and announced tariffs of at least 10% across all countries, with rates even higher for 60 countries or trading blocs that have a high trade deficit with the…