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Tourism sector achieves $4bn revenue for 2018

Sri Lanka earned over $4 billion from tourism in 2018 with a steady increase of revenue by 11.6 percent compared to 2017.

2 killed on a railway crossing in Ja-Ela

Two people have been killed after their motorcycle collided with a train at the Tudella railway crossing in Ja-Ela.

PM plays down division talks

PM says factions are talking about the country being divided when the government hasn’t even formulated a new Constitution.

Kudawella Shooting: One arrested with pistol

A suspect has been arrested over the shooting incident at the Kudawella Fisheries Harbour.

Philippine team to arrive in SL over drugs menace

A team from the Philippines is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in order to find solutions for the drugs menace.

President ends state visit to the Philippines

President Sirisena has left the Philippines after a five-day state visit - a first for a sitting Sri Lankan head of state in the country.

‘Election candidate is based on suitability’

Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says suitability must be the deciding factor for the next Presidential Election, and not an individual or a family.

Parliament unrest report to be handed to Speaker

Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri says the report on the unrest in Parliament in November 2018, will be handed over to the Speaker on Tuesday.

Ensure peaceful country for all communities -Ravi

Minister Ravi Karunanayake says a country in which all communities can live in unity must be ensured.

IGP’s voice sample report before Court in 3 weeks

The Government Analyst's Department says the report pertaining to the voice samples of the IGP will be produced before Court within 3 weeks.

‘Presidential Election must be held first’

UPFA MP Kumara Welgama says a Presidential Election must be held prior to other elections.

2nd committee to begin probing prison assault

The 2nd committee appointed to probe the assault on inmates reported within the Angunakolapelessa prison will commence investigations today.

Sport

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Test series against SL

‘SLC elections delayed by error in gazette’

Minister of Sports Harin Fernando says SLC Elections were delayed owing to mistakes in a gazette issued by the previous Minister of Sports.

Scans reveal Kusal Mendis’ injury nothing serious

Scans reveal that Kusal Mendis’ injury is nothing serious offering SL a sigh of relief, though him batting is still uncertain.

CA to offer BBL patrons free tickets for AUSvsSL

Cricket Australia offers Gabba crowd free tickets to first domain test against Sri Lanka.

‘Kusal Mendis’ injury may not be serious’

Kusal Mendis finger injury to be assessed today following reported improvement.

SLC election postponed till 21st of February

The 2019 Sri Lanka Cricket election slated for the 7th of February has been postponed to the 21st of next month.

Patterson & Doran put Sri Lanka to the sword

Kurtis Patterson posts a flawless 157 not out on day 1 of the first day of the Cricket Australia XI tour game against Sri Lanka.

INTERNATIONAL

The Philippines’ wealthiest man Henry Sy dies

The Philippines' wealthiest man Henry Sy has died at the age of 94.

UK PM May survives another confidence vote

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has called on MPs to "work constructively together" to find a way forward for Brexit.

May’s Brexit deal rejected in historic defeat

British Parliament rejects Theresa May’s Brexit deal, leaving withdrawal from EU and Prime Minister’s political future in doubt.

China’s Moon mission sees first seeds sprout

The China National Space Administration says seeds taken up to the Moon by China's Chang'e-4 mission have sprouted.

Historic Brexit vote in UK Parliament

UK MPs are preparing to vote on whether to back Theresa May's deal for leaving the European Union.

Fuel prices in India on an upward trend in 2019

Petrol prices were increased in India by 37-40 paise per litre and diesel rates by 49-53 paise per litre today.

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