Sri Lankan Tourism Minister John Amaratunga has said that post-Easter bombings, the tourism industry in his country have suffered a huge loss.

"Post-bomb attack of April 21st on Easter, Sri Lankan tourism faced a very bad phase. We had a huge loss in the tourism industry and we were handicapped. Now our intelligence and police department have guaranteed safe tourism in Sri Lanka," he said while speaking at a program here on Wednesday.

"All those indulged in the attack are now in custody and facing charges. Many countries which passed travel advisories to their citizens have withdrawn it. Now Sri Lanka is safe to travel," he added.

The Minister said that the relationship <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ladakh-first-indian-buddhist-majority-state-sri-lanka-pm-hails-indian-governments-decision-to-bifurcate-jk-241069">between India and Sri Lanka </a>is on a high note.

"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited Sri Lanka during his second term as PM," he said.

Sri Lankan Tourism Minister John Amaratunga has said that post-Easter bombings, the tourism industry in his country have suffered a huge loss. "Post-bomb attack of April 21st on Easter, Sri Lankan tourism faced a very bad phase.

Sri Lankan Tourism Minister John Amaratunga has said that post-Easter bombings, the tourism industry in his country have suffered a huge loss. "Post-bomb attack of April 21st on Easter, Sri Lankan tourism faced a very bad phase. We had a huge loss in the tourism industry and we were handicapped. Now our intelligence and police department have guaranteed safe tourism in Sri Lanka," he said while speaking at a program here on Wednesday. "All those indulged in the attack are now in custody and facing charges. Many countries which passed travel advisories to their citizens have withdrawn it. Now Sri Lanka is safe to travel," he added. The Minister said that the relationship between India and Sri Lanka is on a high note. "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited Sri Lanka during his second term as PM," he said.

Easter-bombing caused a huge loss to the tourism industry: Sri Lankan minister

Following the recent attacks on foreign tourists in Sri Lanka, the police have announced to increase security at tourist spots.

On Friday it announced to establish new police posts and continuous police patrolling. 
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According to reports, 20 new police station would be established to provide better security for tourists.

Security measures are being taken in Sri Lanka after a Dutch tourist was sexually assaulted last week.

Several other tourists were assaulted by the unidentified local gang at a hotel in the southern resort town of Mirissa.

This week also there were reports of Israeli tourists being beaten up in the same area.

The police have begun its investigation and 14 men have also been arrested.

According to media reports, there are many other incidents of foreign tourists being sexually harassed by miscreants but the matter usually goes unreported.

The country's tourism minister John Amaratunga has also urged such tourists to make a formal complaint. He also promised to provide compensation for those who can return and help in the investigation.

Following the recent attacks on foreign tourists in Sri Lanka, the police have announced to increase security at tourists spots

Following the recent attacks on foreign tourists in Sri Lanka, the police have announced to increase security at tourist spots. On Friday it announced to establish new police posts and continuous police patrolling. According to reports, 20 new police station would be established to provide better security for tourists. Security measures are being taken in Sri Lanka after a Dutch tourist was sexually assaulted last week. Several other tourists were assaulted by the unidentified local gang at a hotel in the southern resort town of Mirissa. This week also there were reports of Israeli tourists being beaten up in the same area. The police have begun its investigation and 14 men have also been arrested. According to media reports, there are many other incidents of foreign tourists being sexually harassed by miscreants but the matter usually goes unreported. The country's tourism minister John Amaratunga has also urged such tourists to make a formal complaint. He also promised to provide compensation for those who can return and help in the investigation.

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Easter-bombing caused a huge loss to the tourism industry: Sri Lankan minister

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