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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..
Trump’s 30% tariff will be in addition to existing duties on Sri Lankan exports to US – Hulangamuwa
Trump’s 30% tariff will be in addition to existing duties on Sri Lankan exports to US – Hulangamuwa
The reciprocal 30% tariff proposed by the US President Donald Trump yesterday (09), will be in addition to the existing duties imposed on products exported from Sri Lanka to the US, said the Senior Economic Advisor to the President, Duminda Hulangamuwa. MORE..
Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty
Lesotho declares state of disaster amid US tariff uncertainty
Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster over the country’s “high rates of youth unemployment and job losses” as uncertainty over US tariffs hits the landlocked nation. MORE..
“Exports worth US$ 3 billion to US hang in the balance” - Sajith
“Exports worth US$ 3 billion to US hang in the balance” - Sajith
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has accused the present government of failing to conduct proper discussions with representatives of the United States and substantially reduce the tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump on products exported by Sri Lanka. MORE..
US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza. MORE..
President holds talks with officials on US tariff policy
President holds talks with officials on US tariff policy
A special discussion was held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and senior Sri Lankan officials involved in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, regarding the new tariff policy imposed by the US. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka exceed 36,000 in first six days of July
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka exceed 36,000 in first six days of July
Over 36,000 tourists have arrived in the country in the first six days of July 2025 alone, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry alarmed by US tariff of 30%, hopes for cut
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry alarmed by US tariff of 30%, hopes for cut
Distress is in store for Sri Lanka’s garments sector if the island nation is unable to clinch a tariff lower than the 30% figure U.S. President Donald Trump has clamped on imports from Colombo, a top industry body warned on Thursday. MORE..
Dilith Jayaweera calls for strong economic model amidst US tariff hike
Dilith Jayaweera calls for strong economic model amidst US tariff hike
Commenting on US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 30% reciprocal tariff on all goods imported from Sri Lanka, the leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera said the move further underscores the urgent need for Sri Lanka to adopt a strong economic model.. MORE..
Imported milk powder prices increased
Imported milk powder prices increased
The price of a 400g pack of imported milk powder has been increased by Rs. 100, according to the Milk Powder Importers’ Association. MORE..