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China says will ‘fight to the end’ in US trade war

China says will ‘fight to the end’ in US trade war

China said on Tuesday it was ready to “fight to the end” in a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on the world’s second-largest economy. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  8:09 am
‘Ishara Sewwandi’ arrested in Nepal

‘Ishara Sewwandi’ arrested in Nepal

‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ has reportedly been arrested in Nepal.

| October 14, 2025  7:49 am
US Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka updated

US Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka updated

The United States of America has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  7:38 am
Foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa must obtain ETA prior to arrival in Sri Lanka from Oct. 15

Foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa must obtain ETA prior to arrival in Sri Lanka from Oct. 15

It has been made mandatory for all foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the country. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  7:15 am
Indian officials seize drugs worth Rs 500 million trafficked from Sri Lanka; Three held at Bengaluru Airport

Indian officials seize drugs worth Rs 500 million trafficked from Sri Lanka; Three held at Bengaluru Airport

Officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) India have seized drugs worth around Rs 500 million illegally transported from Colombo to Bengaluru. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  7:02 am
IMF chief says world lacks ethical, regulatory base to manage rise of AI

IMF chief says world lacks ethical, regulatory base to manage rise of AI

Countries around the world lack the regulatory and ethical foundations needed to manage the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday (Oct 13), urging civil society groups to “ring the alarm bells.” MORE..

| October 14, 2025  6:48 am
New time-based tariff scheme for BESS approved

New time-based tariff scheme for BESS approved

The government has approved the introduction of a Time-Based Tariff Scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems integrated with Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic installations, the Ceylon Electricity Board said in a statement. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  6:24 am
Will electricity tariffs increase?

Will electricity tariffs increase?

The final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today (14). MORE..

| October 14, 2025  5:44 am
‘Now the rebuilding begins,’ says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan

‘Now the rebuilding begins,’ says Trump as he signs Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have signed a declaration for bringing peace to Gaza at a summit in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el- Sheikh. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  5:41 am
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today

Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (14), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  5:40 am
Final decision on electricity tariff revision to be announced tomorrow

Final decision on electricity tariff revision to be announced tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be made public tomorrow (14). MORE..

| October 13, 2025  10:27 pm
Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini

Govt attaches great importance to relations with China: PM Harini

Sri Lanka-China relations boast a long history and bilateral cooperation has yielded fruitful results, said Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  10:00 pm
Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts

Landslide warnings issued for several areas in seven districts

Early landslide warnings have been issued for multiple areas in seven districts as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  9:40 pm
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva

Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to represent Sri Lanka at WTO Trade Policy Review in Geneva

Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe is scheduled to attend the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Policy Review (TPR) of Sri Lanka, as well as the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  9:07 pm
Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials

Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests: Officials

Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday (Oct 13), the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  8:38 pm
President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers

President holds special discussion on proposed wage increase for plantation workers

A discussion regarding the proposed wage increase for plantation workers was held this afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of representatives from plantation companies. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  8:25 pm
President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit

President Trump lands in Egypt for peace summit

United States President Donald Trump landed in Egypt on Monday, where he will attend the Gaza ceasefire summit in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the White House. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  8:02 pm
Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices

Three vendors fined by Ratnapura and Matugama courts for selling goods at inflated prices

Three vendors who pleaded guilty to selling goods at inflated prices have been fined today (13) by the Ratnapura and Matugama Magistrate Courts. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  7:55 pm
SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him

SC rules police violated fundamental rights of bus owner by unlawfully arresting him

The Supreme Court has ruled that a group of six police officers, including the former Officer-in-Charge of the Kottawa Police Station, violated the fundamental rights of a private bus owner by unlawfully arresting him without just cause. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  7:25 pm
42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa

42 people killed as bus crashes on mountain road in South Africa

At least 42 people have been killed in a bus crash on a steep mountain road in South Africa, authorities have said. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  7:08 pm
PM Harini meets China’s top political advisor in Beijing

PM Harini meets China’s top political advisor in Beijing

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women has held discussions with China’s top political advisor Wang Huning today (13). MORE..

| October 13, 2025  6:58 pm
Health Minister elected chair of WHO’s 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session

Health Minister elected chair of WHO’s 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session

The 78th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia got underway in Colombo today, with Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa elected as chairman for a one-year term. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  6:28 pm
45 arrested by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing activities

45 arrested by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing activities

The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 45 individuals involved in illegal fishing practices during a series of operations conducted between September 29 and October 7, 2025. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  6:08 pm
Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC: FM

Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC: FM

Sri Lanka remains committed to working closely with BIMSTEC to harness the potential of science, technology and innovation for regional prosperity and resilience, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has stated. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  5:39 pm
Israeli lawmakers display ‘genocide’ poster during Trump’s speech, removed

Israeli lawmakers display ‘genocide’ poster during Trump’s speech, removed

Two Israeli lawmakers, Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, displayed poster reading ‘genocide’ during US President Donald Trump’s speech at the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, on Monday. MORE..

| October 13, 2025  5:12 pm