Over 50,000 tourists have arrived in the country during the first fifteen days of February, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.
The Minister said the country is presently targeting a monthly tourist arrival of 200,000.
“Airport facilities should be upgraded to avoid overcrowding. Airport officials should ensure efficient and quick service,” the Minister said during his visit to the Bandaranaike International Airport premises today.
He said at present more tourists are arriving in groups to the country rather than families or singles, therefore the BIA should be able to handle more tourists while ensuring the airport is a pleasant and comfortable place for them.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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