Sri Lanka records surge in tourist arrivals and earnings in early 2025 The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week of May 2025 marking a notable increase compared to the same period in previous years. 13-05-2025 [More]
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 87 million seized in Pesalai Over 200kg of Kerala cannabis have been seized in an operation in Pesalai beach area Mannar the Sri Lanka Navy said. 13-05-2025 [More]
Oil prices jump more than 3% after China US tariff suspension Oil prices climbed over 3% in Asian trading on Monday (12) touching fresh intraday highs after the United States and China agreed to ease tariffs for a 90-day period reviving hopes of a trade breakthrough. 13-05-2025 [More]
388 prisoners pardoned for Vesak Poya A total of 388 inmates have been released from prisons across the island today (May 12) under a special state pardon granted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in view of Vesak Poya Day the Department of Prisons has announced. 13-05-2025 [More]
British govt to tighten immigration rules Migrants will have to live in the UK for a decade before they can apply for citizenship under plans to reduce reliance on foreign workers. 13-05-2025 [More]
Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to fears the game is a source of gambling. 13-05-2025 [More]
Vesak season a time to heal hearts and minds of humanity - PM Harini Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that in Sri Lanka where people of diverse ethnicities and religions coexist in harmony the collective celebration of a major religious festival such as Vesak stands as a powerful testament to that unity. 13-05-2025 [More]
Sri Pada Pilgrimage season draws to a close The Sri Pada Pilgrimage season which commenced on the Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day on December 14 2024 will officially conclude following religious observances. 13-05-2025 [More]
Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander who is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza as a part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement. 13-05-2025 [More]
Showery conditions to enhance in south-western part of the island The Department of Meteorology says showery condition is expected to be enhanced in the Southwestern part of the country up to some extent from today (12) evening. 13-05-2025 [More]
