Sri Lanka to achieve target of 2mn tourist arrivals in 2019
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka is well on track to attract 2 million tourists by the end of this year, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman...
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Teenager deported after attempting to enter Sri Lanka using fake passport
(UTV|COLOMBO) – An 18-year old has been deported after attempting to enter the country using a fake German passport by Immigration officials last Saturday. Immigration officers...
Sri Lanka cricket tour to Pakistan remains on hold
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s proposed cricket tour to Pakistan remained on hold as Sri Lanka Cricket sought clearance from the government before committing itself further. Sri...
Peace Envoy Akashi, a special friend of Sri Lanka – President
(UTV|COLOMBO) -President Maithripala Sirisena says staunch peace-maker Yasushi Akashi is a loyal and trusted friend of Sri Lanka. He said this when the Japanese peace...
UNP MPs set for crunch talks
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The United National Party Parliamentary Group will convene for a special meeting today. The meeting is scheduled to be held under the auspices of...
Two arrested with 500 grams of ICE
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Two suspects have been arrested in Pubudugama, Pamunugama by the Kandana Police for the possession of 500 grams of the narcotic ICE and 4.5...
Sri Lanka emerge champions of Police Cricket World Cup
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Police emerged champions of the sixth Police Cricket World Cup played in England yesterday (Aug 17). Sri Lanka, captained by assistant superintendent Kamal Pushpakumara emerged winners...
“Presidential candidate should be from SLFP to strengthen the Party” – Dayasiri Jayasekara
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A presidential candidate must be named from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) in order to strengthen the party, says SLFP General Secretary MP...
Thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2pm
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Showers or thundershowers at several places in will occur in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Western provinces, said the Meteorological Department. Showers or thundershowers will...
Sri Lanka Emerging to tour Bangladesh
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Sri Lanka Emerging team will tour Bangladesh from 16 September to take part in a bilateral tour. During the tour, they will play...