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Sri Lanka’s June tourist arrival rate remains slow Source : dailymirror The rate of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka continues to remain slow in the month of June, which is an off-season of the island nation. The provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed that for the first 23 days of June, Sri Lanka welcomed only 84,383 international visitors. The daily arrival average is about 3,500 while the weekly arrival average is about 26,000.  Accordingly, the year-to-date tourist arrivals are at 981,162.  Analysis shows that compared with the number of tourists visiting the country in June 2023, the June 2024 arrivals thus far are a slight increase of 16 percent. In the first 23 days of June 2023, Sri Lanka welcomed 72,277 international visitors.  For June so far, India ranks as the largest tourist traffic generator, a position it continues to hold.  The United Kingdom ranks ...

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Afghanistan thrash PNG to qualify for Super 8, dump New Zealand out Source : dailymirror USA, June 14 (NDTV) – Fazalhaq Farooqi starred with the ball as Afghanistan pumped Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.  Chasing a paltry total of 96, Gulbadin Naib hit an unbeaten 49 to steer Afghanistan home after PNG gave them an early scare with the ball.  Earlier, The Rashid Khan-led side bowled PNG out for a paltry total of 95 with Fazalhaq Farooqi returning figures of 3/16.  Naveen-ul-Haq also bagged two wickets while Noor Ahmad struck late after PNG offered some resistance with the bat.  Afghanistan had won the toss and chose to bowl first against Papua New Guinea in their Group C match of the T20 World Cup at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. ...

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Popular YouTuber highlights “Massive Data Breach” in Sri Lanka’s new VFS Visa system Source : newswire Popular Youtuber Will Davis, known as ‘TrekTrendy’, has highlighted a massive data breach by global visa processing service, VFS Global which was involved in the recent controversy related to the visa issuance process at the Katunayake Airport. Will Davis, a luxury travel reviewer with nearly 1 million subscribers on YouTube, shared on social media that despite having his visa approved a long time ago, he has been continuously receiving details of other applicants from VFS Global. “Some of you may remember the Sri Lanka visa saga a few weeks ago. Well whilst mine has long been approved, each day I’ve been getting other tourists visas emailed to me complete with full names, address and passport info. How is this a thing?! I’ve reached out in an attempt to try and make these stop but what a ...

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Property For Sale – HANTANE KANDY  5 bedroom house with panoramic views over the city which can be reached in 15 minutes. The house comprises sitting room, cum dining room, pantry, fully equipped and furnished, 3 toilets, a hot water system and separate quarters for the caretaker. Offers are invited. Contact (WhatsApp) +94 77 588 2546 – Rasangi     ...

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House for sale in Dehiwela offered for the 1st time Kadawata Road, Nedimale Dehiwela 2 bedroom Home  –  Lounge, – Kitchen,- Dining Room L/u Garage – Hot and Cold Water,   Modern Toilet. Well landscaped garden on 11.5 perches. Walking distance to Kalubowila Hospital – Spar and Keels Supermarket. Near proximity to Dehiwela and Kohuwela junction Inspection by Appointment. Rs 38 million (380 lakhs) Call Iain Forbes +61417413875. +61411212130 E: iain@forbsie.com.au    ...

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House for sale in Dehiwela offered for the 1st time Kadawata Road, Nedimale Dehiwela 2 bedroom Home  –  Lounge, – Kitchen,- Dining Room L/u Garage – Hot and Cold Water,   Modern Toilet. Well landscaped garden on 11.5 perches. Walking distance to Kalubowila Hospital – Spar and Keels Supermarket. Near proximity to Dehiwela and Kohuwela junction Inspection by Appointment. Rs 38 million (380 lakhs) Call Iain Forbes +61417413875. +61411212130 E: iain@forbsie.com.au    ...

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The Cornwall Cornwall blends the essential elements of location, prestige and high quality to strike a high note with discerning apartment investors and future residents. Located in the heart of Colombo 03 on Abdul Caffoor Mawatha, Cornwall stands apart from the rest to take its place as one of Colombo’s premium value for money luxury apartment developments. Designed by J Arch Consultants, the 12 story residences will consist 50 units of mainly three and four bedroom apartments. But, most importantly, this elegant and supremely functional building has also been designed and crafted with you – the resident – in mind. For benchmark style, for exceptional location views and for first class lifestyle appeal, The Cornwall stands alone “Finishing Touches of Masterpiece” Whether you love creating magnificent meals, or simply enjoy your morning coffee routine, your kitchen should be a haven of comfort with everything you need at your fingertips. An ...

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