200,000 tourist arrivals in July: SL on track for pre-pandemic numbers
Sri Lanka welcomed 200,244 tourists in July 2025, marking a 6.6% increase compared to the same month last year. This is the first time in four months that monthly arrivals have crossed the 200,000 mark, with the last such high…
Former Indian PM’s son sentenced for life in rape case
A court in southern India has sentenced Karnataka politician Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of raping a domestic worker. The sentencing was delivered on Saturday, a day after the 34-year-old former MP was convicted of sexually…
Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 100mn worth of Kush
Two Indian nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake International Airport while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush cannabis valued at Rs. 100 million. The arrests were made by officers of the airport’s Narcotics Bureau. The suspects—a 37-year-old man…
Weather today: cloudy skies over most parts of the island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 August 2025 Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-Central, Eastern Central, and Uva…
Veteran Tamil comedy Actor Madhan Bob passed away
Popular Tamil film actor Madhan Bob, who entertained film fans through his characteristic laughter and amusing expressions, died. He died due to health-related issues on Saturday, a source close to his family said. He was 71. He has been battling…
How can foreigners get Temporary Driving Licence in Sri Lanka ?
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Shooting incident reported in Matara
A shooting incident was reported in Kapugama, Matara this morning (03), leaving one person injured, police said. According to reports, two individuals on a motorcycle had opened fire at the victim while he was at his residence. The injured individual,…
On-arrival Driver’s License Counter Opens at BIA for Tourists
An on-arrival service counter to issue driving licenses for foreign tourists will be launched at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) premises in Katunayake starting today (August 3), Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe announced. Until now, the service was…
Gunathilaka’s Cry for Help: Ex-MPs Face Hardship as Pension Cuts Loom
Former JVP MP Nandana Gunathilaka has issued a powerful and emotional statement highlighting the severe financial hardships faced by former parliamentarians who dedicated their lives to politics and activism. Recounting his journey, Gunathilaka said he gave up his university education…
“Sri Lanka can be India’s Macau” Casino tycoon Lawrence Ho
Sri Lanka has the potential to become for India what Macau is to China, according to Lawrence Ho, chairman of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd., as the Hong Kong-listed gaming resorts operator opened its first South Asian property in…