The death toll from the accident in which a van overturned in the Karambakatiya area of Meemure has risen to three. Two women and a man have died. It is also reported that a 5-year-old child and two others have been admitted to the Teldeniya Hospital following the accident. The deceased are residents of the …
The British government has issued a travel warning to its citizens planning to visit Sri Lanka, advising them to take precautions when planning their trips due to the ongoing outbreak of chikungunya in the country.
Indigenous leader Uruwarige Vannilayattho has expressed his opposition to a video that has been viewed over a million times and contains information about a person posing as an indigenous leader. The video, titled Suduwalige Attho, which is currently circulating on YouTube, was created by two popular YouTubers named Block and Dino. Condemning the creation, the …
Vannilayattho to take legal action against Sudu Walige Attho. Read More »
By Sara Pathirana On 10th January, I found myself stepping into a landmark in Sri Lanka’s hospitality setting. Amba Yaalu Kandalama, the latest gem in the Thema Collection’s portfolio, has opened its doors on this day, marking a vibrant beginning to the year 2025. This was not just another luxury resort; it was a testament …
Thema Collection Unveils Sri Lanka’s First Women-Led Resort: Amba Yaalu Kandalama Read More »
Providing three-wheelers to tourists has recently become a very attractive business. Tourists have also identified this method as a way to easily blend in with Sri Lankan society, not only for economic profit. Accordingly, the number of people visiting Sri Lanka by three-wheelers is increasing. This service has become extremely popular especially among tourists from …
Jonty Rhodes, who came to surfing, travels around the country on a three-wheeler. Read More »
Ambuluawa Biodiversity Center is planned to become the economic hub of the Kandy district, says Justice and Prisons State Minister Advocate Anuradha Jayaratne. He further said that fifteen percent of the tourists coming to this country are planned to be brought to the Biodiversity Center in Ambuluwa. The Minister of State said this during the …
According to a list compiled by Fox News, Sri Lanka is among the 13 best affordable vacation destinations in the world. It states that Sri Lanka is a country of scenic mountains, waterfalls and warm beach experiences with many affordable, eco-friendly vacation spots. “It gives you an amazing experience to see elephants and native wildlife …
Sri Lanka joins the world’s 13 best countries to visit. Read More »
A protest organized by a group of foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka against the President’s decision to convert the Nuwara Eliya Post Office, which has an archaeological heritage, into a tourist hotel was held at the premises today. They point out that there is only one ‘Royal Post Building’ with a historical heritage in Nuwara …
Tourists come forward to protect the Nuwara Eliya Post Office. Read More »
The contestants participating in the Miss Tourism World pageant visited Kandy recently while visiting Sri Lanka and visited the historic Sri Dalada Palace. During that visit,beauty queens said that Sri Lanka is a very beautiful country and its hospitality is really attractive. Also, the beauty queens spoke with great interest about the culture and beautiful …
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia has taken action, to start a low-cost direct flight service between Thailand and Sri Lanka . It is reported that last night (09) at 10.10, the first flight of AirAsia Airlines arrived at Katunayake Airport from Don Mueang International Airport in Thailand The new airline will arrive at Katunayake Airport at …
A new airline service between Sri Lanka and Thailand is starting Read More »
The Cabinet has granted approval for leasing a piece of land adjacent to the Maussakale Reservoir, as well as a small island within the reservoir, for the construction of a tourist hotel. According to reports, a private company from the United Arab Emirates will undertake the development of this hotel, and as part of this …
A tourist hotel is being constructed near the Maussakale Reservoir. Read More »
Sri Lankan Tourism Minister, Harin Fernando, has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the South Asian Commission of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This appointment is valid for the term from 2023 to 2025. Harin Fernando’s new role was announced during the 59th meeting of the UNWTO Commission for South Asia (CSA) …
Harin has a new position in the World Tourism Organization. Read More »
In terms of the best beaches in Asia, Tripadvisor, a tourism-focused website, conducted a survey with its readers over the past 12 months, surpassing the beaches of other countries and placing Mirissa Beach in fourth position. According to this website, Havelock Island in India has been chosen as the number one beach in Asia, followed …
Sri Lanka’s Mirissa Beach has been ranked fourth among the best beaches in Asia. Read More »
The boyfriend of the young woman who was arrested in connection with the death of a young woman in a wild elephant attack in the Udadiyaluma area has been remanded in custody. After being presented to the Bandarawela Magistrate Court, the suspect has been ordered to be remanded until the 8th of this month. Last …
The boyfriend of the girl who died in the elephant attack in Udaiyaluma is remanded. Read More »
Two people have been arrested two youths in connection with the death of a young woman in an attack by wild elephant on a young couple who were camping in an unsafe area in Udadialuma area of Koslanda. Police say the two were arrested for helping the couple in unsafe camping. Two residents of Poonagala …
The Jaffna Kataragama Pada Yatra, which is considered to be the longest foot parede in Sri Lanka, started from the Jaffna Thondamanaru Selvashanti Murugan Hindu Temple yesterday (06) evening to perform pujas for the God of Kataragama. This foot procession was started today under the leadership of the chief priest of Selvashanti Murugan Hindu Temple, …
It is reported that the government has planned to develop Higurakgoda Airport, which is currently controlled by the Sri Lanka Air Force, as an international civil airport. Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says. The minister said this in a special discussion held in the ministry’s auditorium. The minister further mentioned that …
Air Seychelles has officially announced the launch of a new service from its second largest island and capital, Mahe to Colombo.The airline also said that its company will soon end its partnership with SriLankan Airlines. “We are very excited about this opportunity to connect Seychelles with Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a destination with great …
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Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardena has instructed the officials to take the necessary steps to register high engine capacity motorcycles under the legal system which is currently suspended in Sri Lanka. The minister has given these instructions according to a request made by the speed riders organization and sports clubs to prepare a system …
The Mahaoya police said that the body of a person who went missing in Mahaoya Nuwaragalathenna reserve was found in a nearby rock. The Mahaoya Police has started an investigation based on a complaint that one of a group of 8 people who came to the area for a picnic on the 3rd has gone …
The dead body of the missing youth was found in the Nuwaragala reserve. Read More »
The minister said that the mobile application will register all three-wheelers and display a bar code of the vehicle for foreign tourists to scan so that the police will be able to identify the three-wheeler in case of any incident.
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority states that 102,545 tourists have visited the island in the first month of this year.
The Railway Department says that for five months from today, the Northern Railway will run trains only up to Anuradhapura. The department mentions that due to the commencement of the modernization of the railway line between Mahawa and Omanthe, the train service will have to be limited to Anuradhapura. General Manager of Railways W.A.D.S said …
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority states that 59,759 foreign tourists came to Sri Lanka last November. Thus, the total number of tourists who have come to Sri Lanka in the first 11 months of 2022 will increase to 628,017. Russia, India, Germany, United Kingdom and Australia are in the lead among the countries where …
