COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Tourism has called for proposals from all provinces for the development of key tourist hubs across the country.Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe said provincial authorities have been instructed to identify and submit suitable projects aimed at boosting ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka has recorded a major milestone in its tourism revival efforts, welcoming 1,006,097 international tourists between January 1 and May 25, 2025.The one-million mark was officially surpassed on May 24, making it the fastest time in any year that the country has reached this...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka and New Zealand are set to establish a formal Trade and Economic Dialogue aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation across key sectors including trade, agriculture, education, tourism, and sports.The announcement was made following high-level talks between Sri Lanka’s Mi...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A group of Theravada Buddhist monks from Indonesia has arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in Vesak Day celebrations.The group includes four leading monks and was welcomed at the Katunayake International Airport by officials from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.The National...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The World Bank Group announced a $1 billion financing package aimed at creating jobs and unlocking private sector growth over the next three years, for Sri Lanka.The initiative targets high-potential sectors including energy, agriculture, tourism, and regional development.The ann...