Policy agreement was reached at the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee regarding the proposal to transform the Speaker s official residence into a dedicated "Center for Parliamentary Studies and Research," intended as an exclusive hub for Members of Parliament, Provincial Council members, and Local Government representatives. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (11:46 AM)
The United National Party (UNP) has welcomed the recent executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, which further reduces the reciprocal tariff rates on Sri Lankan exports. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (5:58 PM)
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has welcomed the recent reduction in U.S. reciprocal tariff rates on Sri Lankan goods, while urging the Government to disclose full details of the trade and security agreements reached with the United States. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (1:00 PM)
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka and the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today welcomed and commended the significant progress achieved in the trade negotiations between Sri Lanka and the United States, which have led to a reduction in tariffs on Sri Lankan exports to the U.S. marketnow lowered to 20%. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (11:36 PM)
The Meteorology Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central, and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in the Kurunegala and Hambantota districts after 1-00 p.m. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (8:53 AM)
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, Sajith Premadasa, has welcomed the recent decision by the United States to reduce the trade tariff imposed on Sri Lankan exports to 20 percent. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (4:44 PM)