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Midnight Trap at the 18th Mile Post: British Traveller Warns of Airport Scam Targeting Tamils in Sri Lanka

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Midnight Trap at the 18th Mile Post: British Traveller Warns of Airport Scam Targeting Tamils in Sri Lanka

By The Morning Telegraph October 6, 2026

By Roy Denish. A British traveller has warned of alleged fare scams near Katunayake Airport, where passengers...

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Anilana Hotels Taken by Bank as Rs. 1.2bn Rescue Bid Emerges

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Anilana Hotels Taken by Bank as Rs. 1.2bn Rescue Bid Emerges

By The Morning Telegraph September 16, 2026

Anilana Hotels takeover by Sampath Bank faces legal challenges as the company pursues a Rs. 1.2 billion...

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Dubai Launches World’s First Mobile Passport Control Service

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Dubai Launches World’s First Mobile Passport Control Service

By The Morning Telegraph September 8, 2026

By Dwayne Ferreira. Dubai’s new mobile passport control lets officers process travellers anywhere in airport terminals using...

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President’s Pick Resigns; Minister Appoints Wevita as New Tourism Chairman

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President’s Pick Resigns; Minister Appoints Wevita as New Tourism Chairman

By The Morning Telegraph August 17, 2026

Sri Lanka Tourism chairman Buddhika Hewawasam resigns as Suranjith Wevita reportedly takes over, triggering questions over the...

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Breaking Sri Lanka Tourism’s Rs. 17.5 Billion ‘Financial Beehive’

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Breaking Sri Lanka Tourism’s Rs. 17.5 Billion ‘Financial Beehive’

By The Morning Telegraph August 16, 2026

Sri Lanka tourism fund worth Rs. 17.5 billion is at the centre of claims of a political...

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Jordan Prepares for Landmark 2,000th Anniversary of Jesus’ Baptism

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Jordan Prepares for Landmark 2,000th Anniversary of Jesus’ Baptism

By The Morning Telegraph August 11, 2026

Jordan begins preparations for the Baptism of Jesus 2,000th anniversary in 2030, with pilgrimage projects and national...

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Galle Face Hotel Culinary Team Triumphs at Nestlé Lanka Golden Chefs’ Hat Competition

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Galle Face Hotel Culinary Team Triumphs at Nestlé Lanka Golden Chefs’ Hat Competition

By The Morning Telegraph July 18, 2026

By Roy Denish Golden Chefs’ Hat Competition success puts Galle Face Hotel chefs Weeramma Dinesh and Nethula...

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Maris Motor Rally 2026 Powers Negombo Weekend Economy

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Maris Motor Rally 2026 Powers Negombo Weekend Economy

By The Morning Telegraph July 16, 2026

Maris Motor Rally 2026 will combine motorsport, music and hospitality to support tourism, small businesses and community...

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Sri Lanka Tourism Fund Faces Fraud and Land Claims (Part One)

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Sri Lanka Tourism Fund Faces Fraud and Land Claims (Part One)

By The Morning Telegraph July 13, 2026

Sri Lanka tourism fund reserves, hotel leases and state lands face scrutiny amid allegations of political influence...

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Echoes of Empire: Galle Face Hotel’s Timeless Transformation Under Suresh Abbas

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Echoes of Empire: Galle Face Hotel’s Timeless Transformation Under Suresh Abbas

By The Morning Telegraph July 10, 2026

By Roy Denish. Galle Face Hotel blends 160 years of heritage with modern luxury as General Manager...

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