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		<title>Chabad House no security threat to public – Minister</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[September 27, 2025 1:00 am 0 commentUpdated April 2026:The Chabad House has been re-purchased by the original Vendor/Owner.And therefore does no longer exist Varuna Dayaratne and Irangika Range Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi told Parliament yesterday (26) that there exists a ‘Chabad House’ belonging to Israelis, constructed on a private land, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>NDB Bank fraud</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mohamed Hassan&#160;of Pottuvil is&#160;a suspect who was recently remanded in connection with a major fraud involving the&#160;National Development Bank (NDB)&#160;in Sri Lanka.&#160; As of&#160;April 9, 2026, here are the key details regarding his case:]]></description>
		
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		<title>Brilliant Marketing &#8211; from our Friends on the other Side</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Sanctuary in a Changing WorldSave your spot Hi from the Lagoon,As the global landscape feels increasingly heavy, we find ourselves reflecting on the simple, grounding power of the ocean. Sri Lanka remains a gentle escape, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the tides rather than the news cycle. Here at [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Indian Ocean Destinations</title>
		<link>https://www.arugam.info/2026/04/06/indian-ocean-destinations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Indian Ocean has quietly become one of the most sought-after regions for travellers looking to go beyond the typical European or Caribbean holiday. Stretching from the east coast of Africa to the shores of Southeast Asia, it’s home to some of the most visually striking, culturally rich, and genuinely relaxing destinations on the planet. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Escape the Australian Winter</title>
		<link>https://www.arugam.info/2026/03/28/escape-the-australian-winter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Trade the puffer jackets for sarongs and swap the grey skies for the golden sands of Sri Lanka’s sun-drenched East Coast. Pristine beaches in Sri Lanka As the first frost settles over the suburbs of Melbourne and the winds pick up across Sydney Harbour, a collective longing for the sun begins to stir. While most [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title> Regional Tensions Are Drastically Impacting Israeli Tourism in Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As of&#160;March 10, 2026, the number of&#160;Israeli tourists&#160;visiting&#160;Arugam Bay&#160;remains noticeably low, primarily due to the off-season, despite the area’s appeal as a popular destination for surfers. The&#160;Sri Lanka Police, along with the&#160;Special Task Force (STF), have maintained high security in the&#160;eastern coastal tourism hub&#160;amidst the growing regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict in the&#160;Middle [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Rent a Tuk Tuk &#038; Ride it</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka prides itself on being governed by law, not by press conferences. That principle was reaffirmed on 19th February 2026, when the Court of Appeal intervened in the escalating controversy over whether foreign tourists may lawfully drive tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka using International Driving Permits together with covering permits issued under Sri Lankan law. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Madushan and Anantharasa surfing champions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open women’s champions Crystal Jade Davies (centre), Anna Tikhonova (right) and Anna Wotton (left)&#160; By&#160;Susil Premalal Lakshitha Madushan of the Weligama Sports Club and Anantharasa Ammu Jansee of the Arugam Bay Sports Club became the men’s and women’s champions respectively at the National Surfing Championship at the Hikkaduwa Main Point. The championship was organised by [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Nautical and permanent tourism, the way forward</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Dietmar Doering The latest arrival figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) paint an encouraging picture on the surface: arrivals are rising steadily, confirming that the island has regained visibility and confidence among international travellers. Yet behind these positive headlines lies a worrying contradiction. Tourist arrivals are increasing, but tourism revenues [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Six arrested over illegal wildlife hunting, meat smuggling in Kumana National Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[?Special Task Force (STF) has arrested six people suspected of killing wild animals inside Kumana National Park and transporting the meat by boat for illegal sale on Wednesday (18).??STF Officers in Arugam Bay carried out the arrests during a series of raids based on intelligence information, authorities said.??Two suspects were taken into custody at a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Birdwatching on the East Coast</title>
		<link>https://www.arugam.info/2026/01/03/birdwatching-on-the-east-coast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lahugala and Kumana National ParksNational Parks 2 January 2026,&#160; Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne Asian Elephant in Kumana National Park (c) Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne Dawn is always special in Sri Lanka for a bird watcher. Even when I am in central Colombo, I hear several species of birds calling from just before daybreak until an [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>A journey and love affair between land and lad</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tavish Gunasena’ View(s):&#160;162 When starry-eyed photographer and city boy Tavish Gunasena headed to Arugam Bay it opened up a new horizon, and his exhibition, Scrubland: East Coast Essays, is a result of a mission to go beyond mere beauty By Yomal Senerath-Yapa Beware of expecting beaches, jungle glades and leopards and bears when you walk [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Woman hacked to death over personal dispute in Pottuvil</title>
		<link>https://www.arugam.info/2025/11/24/woman-hacked-to-death-over-personal-dispute-in-pottuvil/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[November 23, 2025&#160;&#160; 09:11 am A woman has been reportedly hacked to death using a mammoty in the 12th post area of Hulannuge in Pottuvil.&#160;According to police, the incident took place last evening (21).&#160;The deceased has been identified as a 55-year-old woman, who was a resident of Hulannuge, Pottuvil.&#160;According to police, preliminary investigations have revealed [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>President reveals how Arugam Bay incident was handled</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that credible threats had been identified in Arugam Bay last year, which the National Security Council immediately thwarted. Addressing Parliament today, the President said that at the time when security concerns were raised, officials — including himself, worked tirelessly to ensure national security. “The [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Holidays Just A Short Flight From India</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:23:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka – Surf, Sea and Sun Aerial view of a beach at Arugam Bay At a pebble&#8217;s throw from India,&#160;Sri Lanka&#160;teems with surf adventures of all levels. While Arugam Bay thrives on the east coast between May and September with consistent swells, Weligama, Mirissa and Hikkaduwa shine through in the south and southwest coast, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Arugam Bay assault case resolved, two Israeli nationals depart</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two Israeli nationals arrested in August for allegedly assaulting a hotel owner and his wife in Arugam Bay have left the country following an amicable settlement between the parties, police said.    The incident occurred when the couple, travelling in their vehicle, encountered two foreigners, both aged 26, who were obstructing the road. A heated [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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