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Safety on the island
Safety on the island, recommendations for women, and the particulars of walking around in the evening.
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The shadow side
The shadow side: scams, risks and what guidebooks don't mention.
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Dangerous Waterfalls
A warning about the risks of swimming at and visiting mountain waterfalls.
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The Tourist's Appearance
How a tourist's appearance affects prices and sellers' attitudes, and the signs that mark a first-time visitor.
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Spice Gardens
A common scheme for making money off tourists via Spice Garden tours and sales at inflated prices.
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Deposits When Renting Housing
The risk of losing your deposit when renting houses and villas for the long term.
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Fuel Station Scams
How fuel station staff can take advantage of a meter that hasn't been reset.
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Hotel Swaps by Tour Operators
Cases of tourists being moved to a different hotel and the steps to take to get compensation.
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Thefts from Hotel Safes
A warning about the risks of keeping money and documents in hotel safes.
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The Pause Method
How sellers set a price based on a tourist's appearance and the buyer's reaction.
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The Caring Father
A scheme involving a request to buy baby food and then returning the product to the store.
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Scams via Telegram
Cases of fraud among Russian-speaking intermediaries and goods couriers.
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Housing: Expectation vs. Reality
Hotel photos not matching the property's actual condition years later.
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The ethics of whale tours
The ethical side of whale tours: how large numbers of boats affect the animals.
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Risks of outdoor activities during the rainy season
The risks of outdoor activities during the rainy season and what to know about visiting waterfalls.
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The aftermath of leech bites
The aftermath of leech bites and prolonged bleeding after hikes.
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Spice gardens as a tourist attraction
Spice gardens as a tourist attraction and a critical take on their value.
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📰 Дайджест новостей недели.
📰 Дайджест новостей недели. Новости Шри-Ланки подготовили дайджест новостей за неделю. Расследование ограбления банка в Хоране и задержание участников нападения на таксиста. Пожар в доме престарелых унёс жизни 12 человек, а в аэропорту Бандаранаике вновь зафиксирован ввоз наркотиков. Увеличилось число ДТП и случаев столкновений с дикими слонами, вызвавших общественное беспокойство. Антикоррупционные органы продолжают расследования, а в аэропорту задержали туристов с контрабандными сигаретами. Подробнее в канале Новости Шри-Ланки. 🟠
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Armed robbery at a tea estate near Kosgama
Six armed criminals robbed the manager's bungalow at Salawa Estate, stealing around 10 million rupees in cash, jewelry, electronics, and the manager's SUV; police are investigating.
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Scandal over a party in Kandy
Daily Mirror reports on a scandalous party in Kandy that caused public uproar.
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Ukrainian national detained for assault in Mount Lavinia
A Ukrainian national was arrested late at night for assaulting a Sri Lankan woman outside a restaurant in Mount Lavinia; police said she appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
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Video of Russians detained for assault in Unawatuna
Video published of the detention of two Russian nationals accused of assaulting a restaurant owner in Unawatuna.
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Two Russians detained in Unawatuna for assault
Tourist police detained two Russian nationals for attempting to assault a restaurant owner in Unawatuna; they were released on bail after appearing in Galle court.
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Archaeological site worker arrested for harassing a tourist
Police arrested an archaeological site worker at the Kantaka stupa in Mihintale, accused of harassing a German tourist in a restricted area.
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Monkey Attacks Tourist in Unawatuna
In Unawatuna, a street performer's pet monkey attacked a tourist from Lebanon; the animal's owner was arrested and the victim was hospitalized.
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New Zealand Tourist Urges Not to Judge Sri Lanka by One Incident
A 24-year-old New Zealand traveller who was sexually harassed from a tuk-tuk praised the swift police response and urged people not to judge an entire country by a single incident.
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Harasser Caught, Patrols Stepped Up
The man who harassed a female tourist has been arrested, patrols have been stepped up, and foreigners driving tuk-tuks has been confirmed illegal — the channel links to a legal channel for details.
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Video of Tourist Harassment Goes Viral
A video of sexual harassment of a tourist in a tuk-tuk is spreading rapidly online — a man exposed himself to the traveller who inadvertently captured the incident on camera.
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Two die after drinking liquid found floating in the sea
Two people died after drinking an unknown liquid from a bottle found floating in the sea.
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Armed attack on Weligama local administration chairman
Two unidentified men opened fire on the Weligama local administration chairman in his office; the wounds proved fatal.
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Belarusian detained in Galle for growing cannabis
Galle police detained a Belarusian national suspected of growing and selling cannabis to foreign tourists in a rented house.
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Tourist injured at Nine Arch Bridge
Another tourist accident at the Nine Arch Bridge was witnessed and reported by Angelica.
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Meth Lab in Weligama: Traces of a Moldovan and a Russian Citizen
A meth lab was discovered in Weligama: an 18-year-old Moldovan citizen was arrested for producing methamphetamine, and his testimony named a Russian citizen as the lab's operator.
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Bus Plunges into Waterfall near Ella: 15 Dead
A bus traveling from Ella to Wellawaya collided with a jeep and plunged into a waterfall, killing 15 people; one person has been taken into custody.
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Drowning Is the Biggest Threat on the Island, Not Dengue
Each year 800 people drown and 2,500 die in road accidents in Sri Lanka, while only 25 die from dengue — the chance of drowning is 32 times higher than dying from dengue.
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Rambutan-Related Injuries Are Rising on the Island
Around five people are admitted daily to Colombo's National Hospital with injuries from falling off rambutan trees or being electrocuted by makeshift fruit-protection wiring.
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Scandal over illegal rental activity and calls to expel Russians
Facebook comments under a post about foreigners' illegal rental activity included calls to expel Russians from the 'paradise'.
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Foreign tourists witness driver assault
Foreign female tourists witnessed an act of violence against a crazy bus driver in Sri Lanka.
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German tourist describes harassment at Dalavella beach
German tourist Elisa Sophie shared on TikTok three incidents of open sexual harassment by local men at Dalavella beach on March 13.
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Threat to children: real danger or hype?
A story about an alleged threat to children is spreading on social media — the editorial team asks how real the danger is.
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Police leadership in Weligama arrested
Police leadership in Weligama has been arrested — links to details provided in news channels.
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Organizers of Weligama shooting arrested
The Matara Magistrate's Court arrested six suspects, including a former police chief, for allegedly organizing the shooting in Weligama on December 31, 2023.
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Local tried to break into villa to steal a porcupine
A local resident tried to break into a villa at night to steal a porcupine considered a delicacy, but was driven away by the owners.
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Woman attacked on beach in Mirissa
On the night of February 20 in Mirissa, a woman was attacked, beaten, and robbed of her bag with documents and phone; witnesses and anyone who found the documents are sought.
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Russian man drowned in Hikkaduwa during honeymoon
A 38-year-old Russian citizen on his honeymoon drowned at Narigama beach in Hikkaduwa after being swept away by the sea current.
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Crime boss shot dead inside Colombo courtroom
Drug trafficking suspect Ganemullae Sanjeewa was shot dead by a hitman disguised as a lawyer during a court hearing in Colombo — the first such case in the country's history.
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Russian woman dies taking train selfie
53-year-old Russian national Olga Perminova died while attempting a selfie from the train footboard, striking her head on a tunnel entrance and dying in hospital.
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Train collides with tourist minivan in Weligama
A train struck a tourist minivan at a level crossing in Weligama; the driver survived and police are investigating the non-functioning warning signals.
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New tourist scam scheme in Sri Lanka
Denis described a previously unseen scam scheme targeting tourists in Sri Lanka.
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Crocodile drags man under Kalutara bridge
In Kalutara, a crocodile attacked a man washing his face under a bridge; police found his belongings and identified him, but his body has not been recovered.
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Tourism industry complains about white tourists begging
Sri Lanka's tourism industry representatives are reporting an increase in begging among foreign tourists.
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List of Russian nationals injured in the January 17, 2025 crash
The official list of 12 Russian nationals injured in the Sri Lanka tourist bus crash has been published.
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