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.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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