Hot News
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..
“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..
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..
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..
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..
| 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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Wife of ‘Harak Kata’ among arrested with ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salinda’ in Malaysia
Wife of ‘Harak Kata’ among arrested with ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salinda’ in Malaysia
The wife of Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias “Harak Kata”, who is also believed to be the mistress of “Kehelbaddara Padme”, has reportedly been arrested by Interpol along with her child in Malaysia. MORE..