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Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals increase despite travel warnings
In October Sri Lanka recorded 135,907 tourist arrivals marking a nearly 25 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) records show that 1,620,715 tourists had arrived in the country from January 1 to October 31, 2024.
The figures surpass the total arrivals of tourists for the entire last year, which was 1,487,303.
A total of 36,417 Indian tourists arrived last month.
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The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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