Sri Lanka’s Tea Cultural Landscape: A Heritage Journey Toward UNESCO Recognition Sri Lanka proudly takes the first step toward recognizing its Tea Cultural Landscape—a living heritage that has shaped the heart and economy of the nation for over 150 years—by […]
e-Gates Coming Soon to Katunayake – Border Processing Set to Get Smarter!
Katunayake Airport to Launch Automated e-Gates for Faster, Smarter Border Controls Katunayake’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is set to modernize its immigration process with Automated Border Control (e-gates), allowing travelers to scan passports independently while ensuring document authenticity with advanced […]
New Rule at BIA — Visitor Access Restricted to Smoother Passenger Flow
New Rule at BIA: Visitor Access to Departure Lobby Restricted During Peak Late-Night Hours A new operational procedure has come into effect at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA): visitors will be prohibited from entering the Departure Lobby between 10 pm […]
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Booms with $3.7 Billion Earned in Just Six Months
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is proving to be a powerful driver of economic recovery, with the nation generating an impressive $3.7 billion in revenue from tourist arrivals during the first half of 2025. Speaking at an event at Seeta Amman […]
Free Entry for Children Under 18 at 26 Iconic Archaeological Sites
August 2025 In a significant step to promote cultural education and heritage appreciation among young people, the Sri Lankan government has announced free admission for children under 18 at 26 major archaeological sites managed by the Central Cultural Fund (CCF). […]
Tourism Revenue Hits USD 3.7 Billion in First Six Months of 2025
Colombo, August 4, 2025 Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has demonstrated a commendable recovery in the first half of 2025, generating approximately USD 3.7 billion in foreign exchange earnings. This performance reflects a resurgence in international travel to the island nation, […]
Supreme Court Orders $1 Billion Compensation for X‑Press Pearl Disaster
In a landmark ruling today, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ordered the owners of the X‑Press Pearl cargo ship to pay USD 1 billion in compensation for the massive environmental and economic damage caused by the ship’s fire and sinking […]
Sri Lankan Tourism Shines at the Conclave Travel Awards 2025
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry received a grand spotlight at the recently held Conclave Travel Awards 2025, celebrating excellence and innovation in global tourism. The event, attended by leading industry professionals, travel influencers, government officials, and international media, recognized Sri Lanka’s […]
Sri Lanka Named Most Beautiful Island in the World 2025
Sri Lanka has once again made global headlines, being officially crowned the “Most Beautiful Island in the World 2025” by an international travel publication. With its unmatched natural beauty, lush landscapes, golden beaches, vibrant culture, and historical marvels, Sri Lanka […]
Yupun Abeykoon Blazes to Victory at KBC Night of Athletics 2025
Heusden-Zolder, Belgium – July 19, 2025 Sri Lanka’s sprint sensation Yupun Abeykoon delivered a commanding performance on the European stage, clocking an impressive 10.03 seconds to win the men’s 100 metre final at the 46th KBC Night of Athletics in Belgium. […]