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‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
‘Red’ warning issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota. MORE..
President says US tariff cut achieved through talks, further reductions sought
President says US tariff cut achieved through talks, further reductions sought
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, as a result of recent discussions with the United States, the previously imposed reciprocal tariff rate on Sri Lanka was successfully reduced from 44% to 30%. MORE..
Gates Foundation pledges support for Sri Lanka’s child nutrition and education initiatives
Gates Foundation pledges support for Sri Lanka’s child nutrition and education initiatives
A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the Global Development Chair and the delegation of the Gates Foundation, an American philanthropic foundation established by Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates, was held on Friday at the Parliament. MORE..
China, Sri Lanka vow to deepen strategic cooperative partnership as FMs meet
China, Sri Lanka vow to deepen strategic cooperative partnership as FMs meet
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday met with his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the two sides vowed to deepen their strategic cooperative partnership and enhance practical cooperation. MORE..
Trump nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Trump nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
The White House has announced the nomination of Eric Meyer, a career diplomat from California, as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Kosgoda shooting victim was not intended target of gunmen – Police
Kosgoda shooting victim was not intended target of gunmen – Police
Authorities have uncovered further details regarding the shooting incident that occurred last afternoon (11) in the Hataramanhandiya area of Kosgoda, Balapitiya. MORE..
US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India - Report
US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India - Report
India could pose stiff competition to Sri Lanka and the Philippines for nearly a fifth of their exports to the United States as both countries are facing high import duties under new US trade arrangement, according to an analysis. MORE..
Jagath Manuwarna elected Chair of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts & Culture
Jagath Manuwarna elected Chair of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts & Culture
Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna has been elected as the Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs at its inaugural meeting held yesterday (July 11) in Parliament. MORE..
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Sri Lanka
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Sri Lanka
Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia later this month, according to media reports. MORE..
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
At least 23 dead after airstrike on Buddhist monastery in Myanmar
An airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar ’s central Sagaing region killed at least 23 people who were taking shelter in the compound, separate sources said Friday. MORE..
Tense situation following fatality during police chase in Vavuniya
Tense situation following fatality during police chase in Vavuniya
A tense situation has arisen in Kuman Kulam, Vavuniya, following the death of a motorcyclist who was allegedly attempting to evade police officers last night (July 11). MORE..
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Engine fuel supply was cut just before Air India jet crash, preliminary report says
Engine fuel supply was cut just before Air India jet crash, preliminary report says
A cut in the fuel supply to the engines caused last month’s Air India crash that killed 260 people, a preliminary report has found. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island
Showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle, and Matara districts. MORE..
President stresses effective use of Rs. 1,400 bln capital allocation in 2025 budget
President stresses effective use of Rs. 1,400 bln capital allocation in 2025 budget
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that this year’s budget has allocated the highest capital expenditure by a government in recent history for development activities, amounting to nearly Rs. 1,400 billion. MORE..
High Posts Committee approves appointment of 04 Ministry Secretaries
High Posts Committee approves appointment of 04 Ministry Secretaries
The Committee on High Posts, which convened recently in Parliament under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has granted its approval for the appointment of four secretaries to ministries. MORE..
One person injured in Kosgoda shooting
One person injured in Kosgoda shooting
One person has been injured in a shooting incident in the Kosgoda area this evening (11). MORE..
Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures
Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures
Sri Lankan garment sector is set to benefit following reforms by the British government to simplify imports from developing countries like Sri Lanka. MORE..
Prime Minister briefs MPs on proposed new education reforms
Prime Minister briefs MPs on proposed new education reforms
The first awareness programme on the proposed education reforms, scheduled to be implemented from 2026, was held on Friday (July 11) at the Parliament complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Scrutiny grows over Texas flood response as death toll hits 120, 170 still missing
Scrutiny grows over Texas flood response as death toll hits 120, 170 still missing
Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny yesterday over the response to flash flooding that has left at least 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives. MORE..
Chammani mass graves: ITAK calls for international oversight into excavations
Chammani mass graves: ITAK calls for international oversight into excavations
Sri Lanka’s largest Tamil political party, Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeking the involvement of independent, internationally respected forensic experts to oversee all stages of the investigation into the mass grave in Chemmani, a village in northern Jaffna. MORE..
Petition filed against barring women from ‘Station Master’ posts
Petition filed against barring women from ‘Station Master’ posts
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (11) granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by two women challenging the gender-based restriction preventing women from applying for the position of Station Master in Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..
ASPI surpasses 18,500 for first time ever
ASPI surpasses 18,500 for first time ever
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a significant milestone today (11) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 18,500-points mark for the first time in the capital market’s history. MORE..
US trade tariff: Sri Lanka must diversify export products and markets - expert
US trade tariff: Sri Lanka must diversify export products and markets - expert
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a reciprocal tariff of 30 percent on imports from Sri Lanka will come into effect on August 01, 2025. MORE..
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned
The Colombo High Court has directed the Attorney General to recall the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. MORE..
Mattala Airport still years away from being flight-ready – Minister
Mattala Airport still years away from being flight-ready – Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that it will take several more years to make the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) fully operational for commercial flights. MORE..