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Sri Lanka’s first budget airline, Mihin Lanka will commence operating flights to a new destination from November this year, CEO Mihin Lanka Kapila Chandrasena said. Accordingly, Mihin Lanka will fly to Jakarta thrice a week considering the growing potential market share for budget airlines. Mihin Lanka will also enter the domestic airline sector by operating flights between the Bandaranaike International Airport and Jaffna.

In a move to cater to the booming tourist industry following the end to terrorism in the country, two investors have come forward to invest Rs 3,200 million in two star class hotels in the Kalpitiya Tourist Zone. These hotels will be established in Vellai and Ippanthivu islands in the Kalpitiya Tourist Zone. These projects are expected to generate more than 1,200 employment opportunities.

The soft sands and the gentle breeze caresses your cheek as you tread softly on the golden sands of Nilaveli beach under the sunny sky. Yonder you will see the great Pigeon Island where a big flock of rock pigeons soar high with their graceful grey wings doing a sort of air dance. The beauty of Nilaveli is definitely like no other and after a long journey from he city, the fresh air and the serenity of the place will make you feel like you’ve come to heaven.

Ussangoda in the Hambantota district was declared as the 21st National Park in Sri Lanka by the Department of Wild Life Conservation. The declaration of the national park was made together with many Departments of Sri Lanka including, the Divisional Secretariat, Department of Archeological, Coastline conservation Department, Geological Survey Department etc and under a gazette notification issued on May 06, 2010 by the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Ussangoda, a tourist attraction adjacent to the sea, is around 350 hectares in size and is situated adjacent to Lunama-Kalametiya, another wildlife park in the area.

Galle Fort, built by the Portuguese who turned the island into a colony in 1505. Much of the structures in the fort were added by subsequent Dutch and British invaders. Much of the structures in the fort were added by subsequent Dutch and British invaders. This arrival drastically changed the course of Sri Lankan history. In 1598, the Portuguese built a small fort which was later extended.  However, when the Dutch took over in 1640, they destroyed all traces of the Portuguese presence. In 1663, the Dutch built the 36 hectare Fort by the VOC (Dutch East India Company).

Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka is situated in the north central plains , 20 kilometers from Polonnaruwa. Even though it is one of the smallest national parks in the country, covering just 8,889 hectares, it’s a paradise with many natural wonders. The park encompasses the beautiful Minneriya tank, built by King Mahasena (in 3rd century AD).

In 1905, the designated area in Wilpattu national park was declared a sanctuary. Thereafter it was upgraded to national park status on February 25, 1938.Park is located 26 km north of Puttalam (approximately 180 km north of Colombo) spanning from the northwest coast inland towards the ancient capital of Anuradhapura (50 km to the east of the park).

Egypt was a museum of different cults, from the period of the old kingdom (4000 BC to first century AD), till the advent of Christianity and Islam. The old Egyptian Nile civilisation has been predominantly governed or motivated by the mythical powers of the gods, goddesses and deities. There were so many gods, goddesses and deities in the Nile civilisation. The Egyptians worshipped and venerated them with great respect and devotion. This respect and devotion was the most significant civilised phenomenon in the lives of Egyptians at that time.

Fossil corals, up to half a million years old, are providing fresh hope that coral reefs may be able to withstand the huge stresses imposed on them by today's human activity. Reef ecosystems were able to persist through massive environmental changes imposed by sharply falling sea levels during previous ice ages, an international scientific team has found.

Located in the southeast corner of Sri Lanka, the 18,149 hectare KUMANA (YALA EAST) NATIONAL PARK is a well known bird sanctuary where varied species of birds make their home.The sanctuaries at Kumana, 335 km from Colombo (8 hour drive). One of the most significant features of the park is the

Muthurajawela is the largest saline coastal peat bog in Sri Lanka, located on the west coast (7003’N, 79055’E) between the Negombo lagoon and Kelani River. The marsh, together with the Negombo lagoon forms an integrated coastal wetland ecosystem (6,232 ha in total extent). A cruise along the Muthurajawela & Hamilton canal, built during the British period, will take you through a lush vegetation of mangrove rich in bird life and an occasional crocodile

The Hummanaya Blow Hole is a natural fountain, caused when sea water rushes through a submerged cavern and is pushed upwards. Hummanaya is located on the southern Sri Lankan coastal fishing village called “Kudawella”, in between Dikwella & Tangalle. You have to reach there Passing the Matara town and after Dickwella, one has to turn right at Kudawella and proceed about 1.1 km. Residents in the area offer to take care of your vehicle at a nominal fee.

On the way to Trincomalee is the small town of Kanniyai ((Kal = stone; niya = land) where lie seven hot springs. All these springs are within a rectangular enclosure of high walls. The springs are seperated from one another by