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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..

| July 11, 2025  3:23 pm
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..

| July 11, 2025  2:51 pm
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..

| July 11, 2025  12:51 pm
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..

| July 11, 2025  12:44 pm
“Let’s build a nation rooted in historical heritage” – President Dissanayake

“Let’s build a nation rooted in historical heritage” – President Dissanayake

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a society cannot progress without a meaningful connection to its historic heritage and that the nation’s development path must be chosen accordingly. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  11:57 am
Substandard drug imports: Indictment proceedings against Keheliya postponed

Substandard drug imports: Indictment proceedings against Keheliya postponed

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has postponed the serving of indictments on former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and other accused in the case concerning the import of substandard Human Immunoglobulin vials. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  11:32 am
UK trade reforms set to boost Sri Lankan apparel exports and jobs

UK trade reforms set to boost Sri Lankan apparel exports and jobs

Sri Lanka stands to benefit significantly from the UK’s latest trade reforms, as the British government unveiled a series of upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) on 10 July. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  10:31 am
2024 O/L Exam Results: 13,392 students obtain 9A passes

2024 O/L Exam Results: 13,392 students obtain 9A passes

The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari, announced that a total of 237,026 students have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced Level based on the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination. MORE..

video | July 11, 2025  8:50 am
2025 G.C.E. A/L exam dates announced

2025 G.C.E. A/L exam dates announced

The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to be held from 10th November to 5th December 2025. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  8:42 am
Donald Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada

Donald Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 35% tariff rate for goods imported from Canada, starting August 1. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  7:05 am
Shooting incident reported in Panadura, one injured

Shooting incident reported in Panadura, one injured

An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Hirana, Panadura earlier today (11), police said. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  6:33 am
2024 O/L Exam results released

2024 O/L Exam results released

The results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released online, the Department of Examination announced. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  5:47 am
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (11), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| July 11, 2025  5:38 am
Navy responds to incident that stirred tensions in Kalpitiya

Navy responds to incident that stirred tensions in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy has issued a response regarding the protest held in Kalpitiya earlier today (10). MORE..

| July 10, 2025  9:58 pm
Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy

Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said he is ready to match any tariffs imposed on Brazil by the United States. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  9:16 pm
US pledges to continuously support Sri Lanka’s health and mass media sectors

US pledges to continuously support Sri Lanka’s health and mass media sectors

A meeting between Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung, was held this afternoon (10), at the Ministry of Health premises. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  9:01 pm
Mahathir Mohamad turns 100, Ex-President Ranil extends birthday wishes

Mahathir Mohamad turns 100, Ex-President Ranil extends birthday wishes

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 on Thursday (July 10). MORE..

| July 10, 2025  7:59 pm
Bangladesh proposes to increase imports from US in tariff talks

Bangladesh proposes to increase imports from US in tariff talks

Bangladesh has proposed to increase imports from the US on the first day of tariff talks between the two countries, a Bangladeshi official said on Thursday. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  7:34 pm
Energy Minister-Trade union reps discuss draft legislation on CEB restructuring

Energy Minister-Trade union reps discuss draft legislation on CEB restructuring

A discussion has been between trade union representatives and Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody regarding the draft legislation and process related to the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), at the Ministry of Energy premises. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  7:01 pm
Trump Tariff: Exports volume will reduce but real challenge is rates of Sri Lanka’s competitors – expert

Trump Tariff: Exports volume will reduce but real challenge is rates of Sri Lanka’s competitors – expert

The reduction in US reciprocal tariff on exports from Sri Lanka to 30% from previously announced 44% is positive news for local businesses, however the rate is a substantial increase from the existing 10% duty, Economist Dhananath Fernando stated. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  5:53 pm
Govt to allocate Rs. 250M for national programme to support children with autism

Govt to allocate Rs. 250M for national programme to support children with autism

The government has taken a decision to move forward with plans to establish a national network of daycare and therapy centres for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions, according to the PMD. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  4:50 pm
Gold prices rise as Dollar weakens amid uncertainty with Trump Tariffs

Gold prices rise as Dollar weakens amid uncertainty with Trump Tariffs

Gold prices rose on Thursday, driven by the weakness of the U.S. dollar amid heightened global trade tensions, following President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs on several countries. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  4:07 pm
Eight youth seriously injured after van plunges off precipice in Nanu Oya

Eight youth seriously injured after van plunges off precipice in Nanu Oya

A total of eight individuals sustained serious injuries when a van veered off the road and plunged about 70 feet down a precipice in Nanu Oya. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  3:52 pm
Ceylon Chamber urges continued engagement to secure further US tariff reduction

Ceylon Chamber urges continued engagement to secure further US tariff reduction

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has welcomed the reduction by the United States in the reciprocal tariff rate from 44% to 30% and urged the government to continue discussion with US authorities. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  3:11 pm
Shallow earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Delhi-NCR

Shallow earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Delhi-NCR

A relatively mild earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolted Delhi and nearby areas on Thursday morning. The earthquake originated around Jhajjar in Haryana and was felt across the National Capital Region. MORE..

| July 10, 2025  3:06 pm