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Former International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama yesterday hailed the government for getting the U.S. reciprocal tariffs reduced to 20 per cent, enabling Sri Lankan goods to be competitive.
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City of Dreams, Sri Lanka’s largest private sector investment in luxury tourism, will open its doors today, marking the official launch of South Asia’s first fully integrated resort.
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The government will continue engagements with the United States with a hope to get further tariff reductions if possible, Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma said tod
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The Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court has imposed a total fine of Rs. 600,000 on three branches of a leading supermarket chain after they pleaded guilty to selling expired food items.
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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that it intends to file a case before the Colombo High Court against well-known model Piumi Hansamali and prominent businessman Viranjith Thambugala, for alleged non-payment of income taxes amounting to over Rs. 400 million.
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Expressing his happiness over the decision by the USA to reduce tariffs on Sri Lankan exports, Opposition MP Harsha de Silva said credit goes to all who worked on it, both seen and unseen.
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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% from 44% announced in April, the White House said.
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The daughter of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardhana has been granted bail by the Mathugama Magistrate’s Court.
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The number of tourists who have arrived in the island so far this year has exceeded 1.3 million, according to the latest data.
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Motorists caught driving over 120 km/h on expressways will face court proceedings even if fines are paid through the GovPay app, DIG of Traffic and Road Safety, Range Indika Hapugoda said.
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