The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, states that the U.S. apparel manufacturing sector is projected to generate USD 365 billion in revenue in 2025 and added that Sri Lanka can benefit from reduced shipping times, lower tariffs, and the ability to respond swiftly to market demands by establishing operations in the United States. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (11:32 PM)
An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued outlining the import duties applicable to electric vehicles based on their power capacity. MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (10:41 AM)
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday it would free the father of the youngest hostages seized in its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel and two others including a dual U.S. citizen in the next exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners. MORE..
31 Jan 2025 (8:54 PM)
A Defender vehicle belonging to the Presidential Secretariat was involved in an accident in the Thalawa area at around 1 a.m. today (01), leaving four individuals hospitalized, according to the Thalawa Police. MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (11:43 AM)
Auditor General W.P.C. Wickramaratne has emphasized that a proper audit of the government s assets has not been carried out effectively thus far. MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (5:31 PM)
The Ministry of Defense recently announced that firearms issued with licenses for personal protection must be surrendered, with the possibility of re-issuance after a review. MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (3:06 PM)