Sri Lanka News Papers – News Headlines from Colombo

Police denied reports that a new law has been introduced in Arugam Bay banning locals and foreigners from wearing bikinis in public places

A large crowd continues to arrive at the National Film Corporation on Sunday (25) to pay their final respects to the late veteran actress Malini Fonseka, fondly known as the “Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema.”

A number of electoral organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have resigned from their respective positions due to issues relating to the selection of members for local government bodies.

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.