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)
The Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management has announced plans to introduce new legislation that would impose annual fines on unauthorized structures built in coastal areas across Sri Lanka. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (9:47 AM)
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)
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)
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of building female leadership in today s society, stating that the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association possesses the ability to fulfill this need. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (2:38 PM)
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia s most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky early Saturday and blanketing villages with debris. No casualties were immediately reported. MORE..
2 Aug 2025 (2:51 PM)