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VIDEO: Kuwaiti man honours former housemaid with Sri Lanka visit
Gulf Daily News Online
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A Kuwaiti man honoured his family's former housemaid by visiting her in Sri Lanka after she served the family for 30 years. The story has since gained much attention online. The man recalled that she raised him and joined his family when he was...
Sri Lanka’s Fintech Drive Risks Stalling amid Policy Delays
Lanka News Web
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August 31, 2025
By: Staff Writer August 31, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s financial technology (fintech) sector is showing impressive growth in numbers, yet questions remain over whether the government can deliver on its ambitious targets for a US$15 billion digital...
Sri Lanka to import 2,000 pickup trucks to support rural development
Xinhua News Agency
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COLOMBO, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government will import 2,000 pickup trucks in the first quarter of 2026 to improve transportation facilities for officials working for rural areas, a deputy minister said on Sunday. Deputy Minister of...
Holidaymakers offered free £200 room upgrade on 'stunning' 8-day Sri Lanka getaway
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 31, 2025
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The world is brimming with remarkable destinations just begging to be discovered. Whether yearning for a sun-drenched retreat or an...
Three countries holidaymakers warned 'agonising deadly disease which can last years' on the rise
Manchester Evening News
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August 31, 2025
Health experts have issued a warning about a "nasty" disease that can cause years of pain, as cases are seeing a "worrying" increase, with the majority of Brits infected having contracted it in one of three countries. The chikungunya virus, which...
Sri Lanka 8-day holiday tour includes UNESCO sites, safaris, and free upgrade saving up to £200
Wales Online
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August 30, 2025
Travelbag is offering an eight-day tour of Sri Lanka, guided by an English-speaking chauffeur, with a free upgrade to Half Board accommodation worth up to £200 per couple This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any...
Dubai is most popular travel destination in the world, says new TikTok study
The National News
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Dubai has come out on top in a new study of the most popular travel destinations in the world. In the study of travel destination hashtags used on TikTok, the emirate ranks number one, ahead of New York City in second place and London in third....
Sri Lanka President pushes new tourism strategy for 2026
On Lanka
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August 30, 2025
Posted by Editor on August 30, 2025 - 10:36 am A discussion on the 2026 Pre-Budget proposals for the tourism sector was held yesterday afternoon (August 29) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara...
Muhammad Waseem backs UAE to bounce back against Oman after Sri Lanka loss
The National News
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After one match of the Qualifier in Zimbabwe, UAE are already playing to maintain their World Cup hopes. Their opening day thrashing by Sri Lanka in Bulawayo means they realistically need to win all three of their remaining games in the first...
I’m 25 years old and spend more than half my income on vacations – I’ve traveled to 11 countries in a year
The U.S. Sun
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August 30, 2025
A YOUNG traveler is living out his dream, spending the majority of his days, and up to half of his income or more, vacationing around the world. Although the globetrotter shells out $36,000 to $60,000 each year on travel, what looks like luxury is...
Meeting with Sri Lankan HC: Senate chief stresses need for revitalising Saarc
Business Recorder
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August 30, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani Friday stressed the need for revitalising the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) to achieve collective prosperity, peace, and connectivity. He shared these views during a meeting...
Morocco tops Russian tourist destinations this summer, with flight bookings up 70%
Hespress
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August 30, 2025
Morocco has emerged as one of the fastest-growing destinations for Russian tourists this summer, with flight bookings surging by 70 % compared to last year, according to Aviasales, a Russian online flight booking platform. This growth reflects the...
Hat-trick heroics see Sri Lanka hold off hosts Zimbabwe
FBC News
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August 29, 2025
[Source: Reuters] Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka took a last-over hat-trick to steer the tourists to a dramatic seven-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first One-Day International at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe needed 10 runs off...
Sri Lanka-India Parliamentary Friendship Delegation Meets LS Speaker, Discusses Enhancing Parliamentary Ties
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Colombo, Aug 29 (IANS) In a significant step towards deepening democratic ties, the 24-member high-level delegation of Sri Lanka-India Parliamentary Friendship Association met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during their visit to the...
Tourism pioneer MU Manik dies aged 78
Sun Online International
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Mohamed Umar ‘MU’ Manik, the chairman of Universal Enterprises and one of the pioneers of the Maldivian tourism industry, died on early Saturday at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, where he was being treated in the Intensive Care Unit....
Madushanka’s hat-trick heroics see Sri Lanka hold off hosts Zimbabwe
Channel News Asia
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August 29, 2025
HARARE :Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka took a last-over hat-trick to steer the tourists to a dramatic seven-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first One-Day International at the Harare Sports Club on Friday. Zimbabwe needed 10 runs off...
Sri Lanka eye consolidation in ODI rankings
The Island
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August 29, 2025
Sri Lanka, still licking their wounds after the heartbreak of missing out on the ICC Champions Trophy, have found a silver lining in one-day cricket. Ranked fourth in the world – their highest standing across formats – the islanders have stitched...
Sri Lanka, US unite to safeguard maritime heritage through archaeology
Lanka News Web
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August 29, 2025
Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage will gain new international attention this September, as the United States joins hands with local authorities to highlight one of the island’s most remarkable archaeological discoveries the Godawaya Ancient Shipwreck....
Kuwaiti man travels to Sri Lanka to honour ex-housemaid
Gulf News
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In a video shared online, the man recalled how the woman had joined their family when he was just six years old and went on to raise him and many of his siblings. “She practically took care of half our family, and even half the kids in our...
Morocco Tops Russian Travel Charts, 70% Spike in 2025 Summer Flights
Morocco World News
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August 30, 2025
Rabat – Russian travelers visited 159 countries this summer, but Morocco stole the spotlight. Air ticket sales to the North African country soared 70% compared to last year, making it the fastest-growing destination for Russians. While Turkiye...