Three people killed in multiple shootings reported in Sri Lanka

Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando imprisoned for over 20 years

Two former Ministers, Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando have been imprisoned for 20 and 25 years respectively after being found guilty of causing Rs. 53 million in losses to the Government. Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Trade Minister and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando were found guilty over a case related to the purchase of carrom boards and checkers boards for distribution to sports clubs during the 2015 Presidential Election. The case was filed

29 May, 2025

Bhutan and Sri Lanka to promote shared interests and address common challenges

Bhutan and Sri Lanka have decided to promote shared interests and address common challenges. The Second session of the Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Bhutan led by the Foreign Secretaries concluded its deliberations successfully in Thimphu, marking an important milestone in Sri Lanka’s engagement with Bhutan. Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, Aruni Ranaraja, who undertook the official visit to Bhutan from 27 to 2

28 May, 2025

Sri Lanka records 1 million tourist arrivals in 2025

Sri Lanka, on Tuesday, recorded 1 million tourist arrivals in 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath said. He said this was the shortest period in a year where Sri Lanka recorded 1 million tourist arrivals. The Minister said that Sri Lanka has set a target of achieving 3 million tourist arrivals by the end of this year. The year 2025 is being promoted as the year of tourism renaissance in Sri Lanka. Herath thanked all those involved in the tourism industry for helping S

27 May, 2025