Sri Lanka News Papers – News Headlines from Colombo

Sri Lanka Tourism is set to welcome its one millionth tourist today (24), making a major milestone.

The body will lie in state at the Tharangani Hall of the National Film Corporation today, while the public will also be given an opportunity to pay their respects tomorrow at the Independence Square, according to family members.

The remains of late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, known as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema”, is scheduled to be brought to the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka today (25) for the public to pay their last respects.

Sri Lanka’s tireless wildlife defenders have taken the global spotlight in ‘Guardians’, a powerful new documentary series launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife.

The final rites of veteran actress Malini Fonseka will be held with full state honours on 26 May (Monday) at Independence Square, according to the Minister of Cultural Affairs.

Sri Lankan cinema icon and veteran actress Malini Fonseka, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema,” has passed away this morning (24) at the age of 76, while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will retire from Test cricket after the first match against Bangladesh, the veteran all-rounder announced in a statement on Friday.

Sri Lanka’s Prisons Department yesterday has denied claims of mistreatment made by a British woman who was remanded on drug charges, insisting she is being treated in accordance with prison regulations and is not entitled to any special privileges.

In a spectacular celebration of global artistry and cultural diversity, the 72nd Miss World Festival marked one of its most anticipated events – Miss World Talent Final – held yesterday at the esteemed Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Former Minister and Anuradhapura District Organiser of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Duminda Dissanayake, has been arrested by police.