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Mosvold Villa named ‘Best Luxury Boutique Hotel, at WLHA 2020

Situated amidst palm-lined golden shores and azure blue seas in Ahangama, Mosvold Villa, the flagship property of Mosvold Boutique Hotels (MBH), was recently named ‘Best Luxury Boutique Hotel’ at the 14th World Luxury Hotel Awards.
This comes as a second consecutive win for the Boutique hotel, which was titled ‘Luxury Beachfront Villa – Asia Continent’ in 2018. Amidst the scenic nature Sri Lanka is known for, Mosvold Villa give guests the opportunity of enjoying a truly Sri Lankan holiday experience to elevate the mind, body and soul.
The villa brings together the perfect combination one could find in a star-class hotel and the comfort and privacy of a home. The eight bedroom suites are all equipped with a private terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean, a honeymoon Suite with a private plunge pool with Jacuzzi jets, and the option to choose to dine by the beach or pool or in private by the terrace.
Mosvold Villa was also named Sri Lanka’s leading boutique hotel at the World Travel Awards last year, and was featured on National Geographic Traveller’s Luxury Collection from 2018. The culinary team has won several awards consecutively at the Hotel Asia Culinary Awards in 2018 and 2019.
Nilanka Martinus, Managing Director of Mosvold Boutique Hotels, said: “This award is a tribute to all our dedicated and hardworking colleagues who have delivered beyond the expectations of our guests. This award to us is a tribute to the spirit and resilience of all Sri Lankans who have risen to and faced every challenge even during these challenging and unprecedented times”.
Today, Mosvold Sri Lanka has over 140 employees and four properties across two hotel portfolios; Escape Lifestyle Hotels and Mosvold Boutique Hotels. It has representation sales offices in core markets, and fosters strong relationships with both local and international travel agents, stakeholders and local community. It also supports hundreds of families through its Mosvold Martinus Foundation.
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ECSL launch Election Dispute Resolution (EDR) Mobile App

The Election Commission of Sri Lnka [ECSL] taking another step forward in ensuring free and fair elections, launched a Mobile Application for the speedy resolution of disputes arising during elections.
The Election Disputes Resolution (EDR) App a simple and efficient way to report election issues instantly will be put to test during the forthcoming Local Authorities Election
It can be downloaded on Appstore and Google Play
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JMSDF MURASAME calls Port of Colombo

Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) MURASAME arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Mar 25).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
JMSDF MURASAME is a 151m long Destroyer commanded by Commander HAYAKAWA Masahiro. Meanwhile, she is manned by a crew of 200.
During her stay in Colombo, crew members of the ship are expected to visit some tourist attractions in the city of Colombo and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 25 Mar 25.
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Two persons shot dead at Devinuwara

It has been reported that two persons riding a motorcycle were killed in a shooting incident that took place around 11.45pm on Friday [21] night , in front of the southern entrance of the Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, on Sinhasana Road.
The unidentified gunmen, who arrived in a van, opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle and 9 mm firearms before fleeing the scene. The police have recovered 39 T-56 bullet casings, two T-56 rounds of live ammunition, a T-56 magazine, three 9 mm bullet casings, and one 9mm live ammunition.
The van suspected to have been used by the shooters was found abandoned and set on fire on a side road about 800 meters from the crime scene.
The two deceased victims have been identified as Tikira Hennedige Yomesh Nadishan and Marakkala Manage Pasidu Tharuka, both residents of Sinhasana Road, Devinuwara.
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