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)
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 Nugegoda Magistrate s Court today ordered that the notorious underworld criminal figure known as "Loku Patty", who is accused over the murder of businessman "Club Wasantha", be remanded until August 04. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (8:40 PM)
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that while there are approximately 28,000 vacancies in Sri Lanka Police at present, steps have already been taken to urgently fill 5,000 of those vacancies. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (11:10 PM)
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has commended the Government of Sri Lanka and the national negotiation team for securing a further reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan exportsfrom 30% to 20%. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (6:29 PM)
The Meteorology Department has issued a Warm Weather Advisory for the North-Central and Eastern provinces, and the Monaragala and Hambantota districts. MORE..
1 Aug 2025 (6:24 PM)