India dominates Sri Lanka’s May tourist arrivals
2025-05-31
Sri Lanka recorded 120,120 tourist arrivals from 01-28 May 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). IndiaContinue Reading
Two foreign tourists injured in road accident
2025-04-30
Two female foreign tourists have been hospitalised after being injured in a road accident near the Ashokaramaya Temple on theContinue Reading
Russian tourist rescued from drowning in Hikkaduwa
2025-04-07
A 29-year-old Russian national has been rescued from drowning in the Pannamgoda sea in Hikkaduwa last evening, the Police said. Continue Reading
Renting three-wheelers to tourists : New rules from Police
2025-03-26
The Sri Lanka Police has announced new regulations for organizations providing three-wheelers for rentals to tourists, in a bid toContinue Reading
Police help locate tourist’s bag misplaced on a bus
2025-03-17
The Anuradhapura Police have helped locate and return the luggage of a foreign tourist that had been misplaced on aContinue Reading
Three cops arrested for demanding Rs. 50,000 from foreign tourist
2025-03-07
Three Police officers, including a Sergeant, from the Colpetty Police have been arrested for allegedly demanding Rs. 50,000 from anContinue Reading
Tourist injured taking selfie on moving train
2024-12-04
An Iranian tourist has sustained injuries after getting knocked onto a utility pole near the Ohiya- Idalgashinna Railway Station whileContinue Reading
Police recover British tourist’s stolen bag
2024-05-31
A man has been arrested for having stolen a bag containing valuables worth US$ 20,000 from a female British touristContinue Reading
Foreign tourist drowns in Hikkaduwa
2024-04-06
A 57-year-old foreign tourist was reported dead after drowning off the coast of Hikkaduwa on Friday (Apr 05). The PoliceContinue Reading
Italian tourist rescued from drowning in Mirissa
2024-03-08
A foreign tourist has been rescued from drowning in the seas off Mirissa in the Kotawila Police Division. According toContinue Reading
Man remanded for harassing foreign tourists in Ella
2024-03-01
A Sri Lankan man who had attempted to harass foreign tourists in Ella has been arrested and remanded. Video footageContinue Reading
Foreign tourist drowns in Aluthgama
2024-02-08
A foreign tourist has died after drowning in the seas off Moragalla in the Aluthgama area yesterday. The Police saidContinue Reading
Nomad & PR visas for foreigners in Sri Lanka
2024-01-19
Sri Lanka has introduced a new “NOMAD” visa for foreigners in the online work field, Immigration and Emigration Controller GeneralContinue Reading
SLTB to launch new luxury tourist bus service
2024-01-18
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has planned a special luxury bus service, ‘Kolompura Charika’, covering the tourist zones ofContinue Reading
American tourist found dead in Kalutara hotel
2024-01-10
An American tourist has been found dead inside a hotel in Kalutara on Tuesday (Jan 09), it was reported. AccordingContinue Reading
Two smart kids help police arrest thieves who robbed a foreigner
2023-10-27
Two Sri Lankan children have assisted the Police in tracking down two suspects who had assaulted a Turkish female touristContinue Reading
Two arrested for hitting tourist travelling on train (Video)
2023-08-07
Two suspects who had injured a Chinese tourist while attempting to steal a mobile phone from a train plying throughContinue Reading
July to become best month for tourist arrivals: Numbers revealed
2023-07-29
The highest number of tourist arrivals so far in 2023 is expected to be reported in the month of July,Continue Reading