Two tourists have died from suspected pesticide poisoning after their hostel in Sri Lanka was fumigated for bedbugs, Britain’s PA Media news agency has reported. Ebony McIntosh, a 24-year-old digital marketing and social media manager from the English city of Derby, and 26-year-old Nadine Raguse from Germany were both staying in the Miracle Colombo City hostel in the Sri Lankan capital, PA reported …
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Australia 414 (Carey 156, Smith 131, Jayasuriya 5-151) and 75 for 1 (Khawaja 27*, Labuschagne 26*) beat Sri Lanka 257 (Kusal 85, Chandimal 74, Starc 3-37) & 231 (Mathews 76, Kusal 50, Kuhnemann 4-63, Lyon 4-84) by 9 wickets Steven Smith completed an outstanding series at the helm with his 200th Test catch, but he wasn’t needed with the bat as Australia clinically sealed …
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Nicknamed the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is certainly a hidden gem, with just under 1.5 million tourists visiting in 2023. Known for its spectacular tea plantations, beaches perfect for surfing, and seriously spicy fish curries, Sri Lanka is shooting up the to-visit lists of many travellers this year. Wondering what the country has to offer? Here are …
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Sri Lanka has high expectations from China’s vast outbound tourism market, industry insiders say. Following Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to China last month, bilateral ties have reached a new high, they added, highlighting Sri Lanka’s manifold strengths as an outbound destination. “President Dissanayake’s visit underscores Sri Lanka’s commitment to fostering robust ties with China, a partner that …
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The International Cricket Council on Sunday lavished praise on former Sri Lankan captain and prolific opener Dimuth Karunaratne, who brought the curtains down on his glittering international career along with his 100th Test against Australia in Galle. Karunaratne scored 36 and 14 in his farewell Test as Australia won the match by nine wickets to make a clean sweep of …
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Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe, along with members of the Food Policy and Security Committee, convened for the second time today (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, the critical need for a robust data system to support policy decisions on ensuring food security was strongly emphasized. The primary objective of the committee …
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Aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, three key digital initiatives were officially launched yesterday by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. These initiatives include the establishment of the ‘GovPay’ Government digital payment platform, the expansion of the President’s Fund services to the Divisional Secretariat level, and the introduction of the eBMD system for obtaining birth, marriage, and death certificates through embassies. …
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Mrs. World 2024 first runner-up, Ishadi Amanda, received a hero’s welcome as she arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport recently. Greeted by a distinguished delegation, she was later honoured at a special reception hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), marking a significant moment in the country’s pageantry history. Amanda made history on 31 January by securing the …
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MAS Capital (Pvt) Ltd Wins Exporter of the Year Award for 2023/24 The 26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall under the patronage of His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. During …
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President Anura Kumar Disanayake invited Sri Lankan exporters to rebuild and thrive on a robust economic foundation. The President emphasized that our country faces the challenge of capturing market share from a position of relative weakness. He pointed out that, to overcome this, external support had to be sought. In this regard, he highlighted that the government is prepared to …
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