A 65‑year‑old British national was rescued from drowning at Mirissa beach yesterday (11 Jan), after being caught in a strong current and dragged into the sea.

According to the Police, the incident occurred around noon within the Kotawila Police Division. 

Officers of the Kotawila Police Lifeguard Unit who were on duty at the time swiftly intervened and brought the foreign national safely ashore. (Newswire)

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A 30-year-old foreign tourist was rescued from drowning off the coast of Mirissa in the Kotawila area on Friday (24).

According to the Police, the woman was swept away by a sudden wave while bathing in the Mirissa sea last evening.

Police lifeguards on duty had rescued the tourists, a Romanian national. (Newswire) 

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Four foreign tourists — two men aged 31 and 38 and two women aged 24 and 28 — were rescued from drowning off the Mirissa beach area on Thursday.

Police said the tourists were caught in a strong current at Kotawila, within the Mirissa Police area, when lifeguards attached to the Police Lifesaving Unit acted swiftly to save them.

They were given first aid on the beach after being brought ashore safely. (Newswire)

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A 28-year-old foreign tourist has been rescued from drowning while bathing in the seas off the coast of Mirissa. 

According to the Police, the woman had been caught in a strong current while swimming at Mirissa Beach last afternoon. 

However, she was rescued by a team of Police lifeguards who were on duty at the time. 

The rescued woman is a 28-year-old Austrian national. (Newswire)

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Cabinet approval has been granted to convert the Mirissa marine zone into a Blue Flag Coastal Zone and a marine wildlife sanctuary conforming to international standards.

In the meeting held in May 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers discussed the proposal regarding the declaration of the Mirissa Marine Zone as a wildlife sanctuary. 

A ministerial sub-committee headed by the Prime Minister was appointed to further study the proposal with the participation of all relevant parties and submit recommendations to the Cabinet. 

The sub-committee has made recommendations aimed at increasing the tourism economy of the southern province by five times by turning the Mirissa maritime zone into a Blue Flag Coastal Zone and a Marine Wildlife Sanctuary conforming to international standards. 

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Prime Minister to implement those recommendations through relevant ministries and institutions. (Newswire)

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The world’s first Cinnamon Museum was recently inaugurated at the Mirissa Hills Estate in Henwalle, Mirissa, promising an immersive journey into the fascinating history, production, and symbolism of cinnamon. 

The Museum was ceremoniously declared open last week (Apr 06), in the presence of the Minister for Tourism Harin Fernando and Chairman of Mirissa Hills Miles Young.

From its ancient roots in Egyptian embalming rituals to its modern-day applications in cuisine and medicine, the museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the origins of cinnamon, bridging the gap between its production and consumption. 

Located amidst the scenic beauty of the Mirissa Hills Estate designed by renowned architect C. Anjelandran, the museum functions as a fully-fledged visitor centre, offering tours and demonstrations of cinnamon peeling, as well as the opportunity to savour local cuisine while staying amidst the lush surroundings. 

Miles Young, in his remarks, emphasized the museum’s role in not only showcasing the difference between true cinnamon and its substitutes but also in celebrating the spice’s inherent romance and legendary allure. He remarked, “Cinnamon is an underexploited asset for tourism in Sri Lanka. Many visitors crave to know what it looks like but have nowhere to go. We will reveal the difference between true cinnamon and poor-quality substitutes. But we also reveal the world of romance and legend which makes this spice unique. The museum is a celebration of cinnamon but also a tribute to all those who work in the trade and sustain the agricultural economy of Sri Lanka.” (Newswire)

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A foreign tourist has been rescued from drowning in the seas off Mirissa in the Kotawila Police Division. 

According to the Police, a 47-year-old Italian woman had been rescued from drowning yesterday.

The woman was rescued by two lifeguards attached to the Police Tourism Division. (NewsWire)

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