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In a major step towards resolving land ownership issues for over two million Sri Lankans, the “Urumaya” program will be officially launched on 05th February in Dambulla. Tourism, Lands and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando announced this during a press briefing held at the President Media Centre today (31) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’.
Sri Lanka has recorded over 200,000 tourist arrivals within the first month year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando, participating at a press briefing held at the President’s Media Centre today (31) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ said that he expected 2.2 million tourists to visit Sri Lanka in 2024 and bring in a revenue of US$ 4billion. He revealed […]
The preparations for the initial stage of the “Urumaya” program, involving the distribution of 10,000 land deeds, have been finalized. The Ministry of Tourism and Lands has announced the commencement of the “Urumaya” Freehold Deed Program, aiming to grant land ownership to deserving individuals.
- New Hotline Launched for “Urumaya” Freehold Land Title Registration (Category: Breaking News)
- Hotline launched for Ururmaya freehold land title registration (Category: Breaking News)
- Preparation of 10,000 land deeds finalized for ÂUrumaya program s initial stage (Category: Breaking News)
- New hotline launched for “Urumaya” freehold land title registration (Category: Breaking News)
Oman Air has decided to cancel flights to Colombo as part of its ongoing transformation. The company says it aims to improve its overall financial performance and fortify its position in an increasingly competitive markt. Oman Air announced several strategic changes to its network which include the addition of a new route, Sialkot, as well […]
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
- State Minister Sanath Nishantha killed (Category: Breaking News)
- World greets 2024 with major fireworks displays (Category: Breaking News)
- New conditions for long term residence visa for foreign investors (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka updated the UK on the debt restructuring process and thanked UK for its support and cooperation extended towards Sri Lanka as a member of the Paris Club in accelerating the process. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry concluded his official visit to the United Kingdom on the invitation of the prestigious Cambridge Union […]
- Sri Lanka condoles with Iran over Kerman terror attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP and Sri Lanka discuss impact of regressive tax policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe wants Government institutions removed from the Galle Fort. The President has decided to establish a special commission to expedite the development of Galle. The President visited Galle City and the Galle Fort area and inspected ongoing development activities. He expressed concern about the slow progress in relocating government institutions and offices from […]
- President holds talks with tourists in Galle and Unawatuna (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka insists rice from WFP suitable for human consumption (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet gives nod to establish investment zones in North (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghewho who attended the 2024 Galle Literary Festival (GLF) on Saturday (27), inspected the ongoing development work in Galle City and the Galle Fort area and expressed concern about the slow progress in relocating government institutions and offices from Galle Fort and emphasized the need to accelerate development efforts. He said that he […]
- Special Commission for Galle Development (Category: Breaking News)
- President pays surprise visit to Galle Face Green (Category: Breaking News)
- President to appoint special commission to expedite development of Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- 'English as a Life Skill' workshop held in Galle (Category: Breaking News)
India is working on setting up a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline from Kochi to Colombo to bring down electricity costs in Sri Lanka, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha said. Jha expressed these views at a reception hosted at India House on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of […]
- Sri Lankan VVIPs at India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- World greets 2024 with major fireworks displays (Category: Breaking News)
- Princess Anne arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
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- Electricity, Costs, Options Needs & Priorities (Category: Breaking News)
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- On “Reaching For The Stars” & Some Troubling Issues (Category: Breaking News)
The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chalaka Gajabahu has been elected as the Vice Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Competitiveness Committee recently.
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- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s inflation could rise to 7 percent in January 2024 due to the VAT increase, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warned. Speaking at a special press briefing held yesterday, Dr. Weerasinghe explained that an increase in inflation is likely due to the increase […]
- CB reduces interest rates by 100 basis points to tackle inflation and ease borrowing costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Price controls to be removed from rupee lending rates from April 1 – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy interest rates reduced to enable economy to reach its true potential – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB reduces interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Rural Economy K. Kader Masthan, stated that negotiations for releasing lands under the Forest Department for agriculture and tourism have already commenced.
State Minister for Rural Economy K. Kader Masthan, stated that negotiations for releasing lands under the Forest Department for agriculture and tourism have already commenced.
The President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Mahbubul Alam invited Sri Lankan businessmen and investors to invest in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ). The FBCCI President made this call during a courtesy meeting with the high commissioner of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody at FBCCI’s Gulshan office on […]
- India says it helped rescue Sri Lankan fishermen from Somali pirates (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Anne concludes Sri Lanka visit describing herself ‘eyes and ears’ of monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
Ayodhya, the sacred city, is gaining wide attraction globally, as the travel booking platforms are witnessing a remarkable increase in searches, with notable spikes recorded not only from India but also from international travellers, particularly from the US and Gulf countries. A remarkable spike in travel enthusiasm, especially towards Ayodhya is witnessed as the city […]
- Sri Lanka developing Ramayana Trail to boost tourism from India  Tourism Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- AMET Cruises to launch Kochi services to Maldives, Lakshadweep (Category: Business)
- Holy water from India to Sri Lanka for consecration ceremony (Category: Breaking News)
- Solid growth in tourism for Dubai (Category: Business)
The Presidential Secretariat, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, together with the sponsors, are happy to announce the launch of Galle Concerto 2024 – the Southern Festivals, and its Handbook, in the week beginning 12th January to the end of March 2024. The festivals, set against the backdrop […]
- Galle Literary Festival to return in 2024 with star-studded line-up (Category: Breaking News)
- Gourmet Galle: A culinary extravaganza on the south coast of Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sail Lanka anchors sponsorship for the Galle Literary Festival 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Globetrotting chefs at Gourmet Galle (Category: Breaking News)
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI) hosted a panel discussion ‘Sri Lanka as a Destination: From Antiquity to Modernity’ as part of its outreach activities to promote ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ in Koggala on Saturday (13 January 2024). Held with the Indian Ocean as the backdrop at the Long Beach Hotel, Koggala, this interactive discussion was organized as […]
- Dinara, Methwan, Achinthya to fight for final spots today (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024: An election year and global trends (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign policy quagmire (Category: Breaking News)
- Kevum,Krida , and Kade : Avurudu in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
A review meeting was conducted on Friday (19) at the President’s Office, chaired by Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka, to discuss the progress of the “Pekoe trail” project aimed at boosting Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. The Pekoe trail team outlined their plans for the project, […]
- On the trail with Bigfoot-hunters (Category: Technology)
- Umar's maiden 200 puts Pakistan on top (Category: Breaking News)
- Keep the peace outdoors, don't walk on the ski trails (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Keep the peace outdoors, don't walk on the ski trails (Category: USA, North Dakota)
A review meeting was conducted on Friday (Jan.19) at the President s Office, chaired by Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, to discuss the progress of the ÂPekoe trail project aimed at boosting Sri Lanka s tourism industry.
A review meeting was conducted yesterday (19) at the President’s Office, chaired by Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, to discuss the progress of the “Pekoe trail” project aimed at boosting Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has taken steps to launch a luxury bus service, targeting foreign tourists, for the first time, according to the Ministry of Transport and Highways. The Ministry has said in a statement that the project will be implemented in the Colombo city initially covering four identified tourist circles, and the buses […]
- Sri Lanka to reply to US Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Agriculture Ministry to restart inactive programmes (Category: Breaking News)
- Vidatha Centres in all DS Divisions (Category: Breaking News)
- Principals recruited recently are not given duties, says Ceylon Teachers` Union (Category: Breaking News)
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- Is There A Basis For The Sinhalese To Insist On A Unitary Constitution? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala-Buddhism & The Nation State Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Book Review: Gananath Obeyesekere – Stories And Histories (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
101,362 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka within the first 15 days of 2024.The post 101,362 tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Tourist arrivals in November first half top 27,000 (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 56,000 tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in the first 16 days of April (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka soar, surpassing 600,000 within 3 months (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka cross 600,000 mark (Category: Breaking News)
At a discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) stakeholder dialogue titled ‘Pulling back from the brink,’ held in Kurpark Village, Aspen, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined short-term strategies aimed at revitalizing Sri Lanka’s economy. Emphasizing tourism promotion, agricultural modernization and a focus on renewable energy, the President expressed the country’s eagerness to attract new ...
- Huge Landslide victory to UPFA with over 55 percent of the votes cast (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe submits draft of ‘Defence Review – 2030’ to the Cabinet (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend 10th World Water Forum high-level meeting in Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- Full Text of State Dept. briefing on President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to US (Category: Breaking News)
Over 100,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of 2024, according to the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA weekly report on tourist arrivals, released on Tuesday (16), shows that 101,362 international visitors have arrived in the above period, and this is a […]
- Sri Lanka recorded over 47,000 tourist arrivals so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals top 1.4 mn by third week of December (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.4 mln this year (Category: Breaking News)
- 74,664 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in first two weeks of Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
As the first quarter of 2024 beckons, Sri Lanka s tourism sector is brimming with anticipation. The long-awaited launch of an all-inclusive Sri Lanka Tourism app is in its final stages, promising to significantly uplift the island nation s tourism industry.
- Sports Draw (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
A volcano has erupted in Iceland, sending molten lava flows to the outskirts of a small fishing town and engulfing homes. At least three houses were set alight on Sunday as lava reached the edge of the port of Grindavik, according to live images broadcast on public television. There were no reports of deaths or […]
- List: Town-by-town coronavirus cases in New Hampshire (text-only) (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
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- List: Town-by-town coronavirus cases in New Hampshire (text-only) (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- List: Town-by-town coronavirus cases in New Hampshire (text-only) (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, lauded online for his good looks and military service, has married his commoner fiancée in a 10-day royal wedding. The internet-famous prince revealed his relationship and engagement to Yang Mulia Anisha Rosnah in December. The announcement surprised many fans of the man once dubbed one of Asia’s most eligible bachelors. The […]
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- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai MP jailed for posts insulting the monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
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