A delegation of 33 Israeli tourism industry representatives arrived in Sri Lanka this week to participate in a 10-day study tour exploring 'tourism' opportunities across the whole island. 

Sri Lankan tour representatives welcomed the delegation at Bandaranaike International Airport. During their stay the delegation is expected to travel across all provinces.  

Former Sri Lankan president and war criminal Mahinda Rajapaksa has accused the government of failing to give Buddhism its “due distinction”, warning that public anger will be visible at a rally scheduled for 21 November.

Speaking to reporters, Rajapaksa said the administration “shows no regard for the Buddhist doctrine” and argued that the government’s conduct had eroded confidence among its Sinhala Buddhist support base. He claimed the rally would demonstrate the scale of opposition building against the government.

Fresh scrutiny has emerged over Namal Rajapaksa’s entry into Sri Lanka Law College, after an investigation by The Examiner raised serious questions about whether he met the basic requirements for admission.