FM launches ‘Lily Lanka’ tourism app
Sri Lanka’s first fully functional tourism mobile application, “Lily Lanka App,” officially registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, was launched in Colombo yesterday. The event was held under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister…
Israel claims strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister
Israel said on Wednesday that an airstrike targeted Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, as hostilities between the two regional foes continued to escalate. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz claimed that the key Iranian minister and other senior ministry figures were…
Warm weather advisory for 16 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Central Southern, North Western provinces and the Monaragala, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts. According to the advisory valid until tomorrow (19) caution level alerts…
Lightning advisory for 19 districts today
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of severe lightning across several provinces, valid until 11.00 p.m. today. Thundershowers accompanied by lightning are expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, Southern, Uva, and North-Western provinces, as well as…
JR sought $1 million from Mossad for election campaign, declassified files reveal
Sri Lanka sought Israeli military assistance during the early years of its civil war and even explored financial support for political purposes, according to newly declassified documents reported by The Wire. The report states that Sri Lanka agreed to the…
CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens against US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped from Rs. 307.73 to Rs. 307.54 while…
Patali says President ‘ill-informed’ on coal issue, cites Bribery Commission complaint
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said he had lodged a complaint with the Bribery Commission on February 18 over alleged irregularities in coal procurement, despite yesterday’s remarks by the President on the matter. In a Facebook post, Ranawaka said that…
Blue Lanka Tours Reaches a Record 3000 Tripadvisor Reviews with Five-Star Ratings
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has recorded another success story as Blue Lanka Tours, the award-winning, homegrown destination management company, surpasses 3,000 reviews on Tripadvisor, earning nearly all five-star ratings. The company is the island’s most proactive voice and advocate for…
Wednesday Holiday Takes Effect In Sri Lanka
Roads in Colombo saw minimal traffic today as Sri Lanka limited public transport and introduced a midweek public sector holiday to conserve fuel. The post Wednesday Holiday Takes Effect In Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
4 killed, 40 injured in Weerawila bus crash
At least four people were killed and around 40 others injured in a head-on collision between two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses on the Ambalantota–Kataragama road in Weerawila, Police said. The injured have been admitted to hospital for treatment….