General US Slaps 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of Canadian Goods as Trade Talks Collapse
The United States has moved to impose sweeping 50 percent tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, after three days of intensive trade…
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General UN Praises Sri Lanka's Push to Repatriate Tamil Refugees from India
International Recognition for Repatriation Efforts The United Nations has expressed its appreciation for Sri Lanka's ongoing efforts to facilitate the return…
General Former Presidential Private Secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara Transferred to Prison Hospital
Sugeeshwara Bandara, who formerly served as the private secretary to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been transferred to the prison hospital following the…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Reported Cases Cross 93,000 Mark
Island-Wide Outbreak Raises Serious Public Health Concerns Sri Lanka is grappling with a worsening dengue outbreak as the number of reported cases across the…
General President Dissanayake Mourns the Loss of Iconic Sri Lankan Singing Legend Dr Nanda Malini
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his heartfelt condolences following the passing of Dr Nanda Malini, one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated and…
General Fact Check: Is the Chabad House in Hiriketiya Truly Sri Lanka's First Jewish Synagogue?
A Bold Claim Making Rounds on Social Media A claim circulating widely on social media asserts that a Jewish synagogue — identified as a Chabad House — has been…
General Sri Lanka Emerges as a Key Transshipment Hub for Lamborghini Supercars
Island Nation Gains Prestige Role in Global Luxury Auto Logistics Sri Lanka has secured a notable position in the global luxury automobile supply chain,…
General President Dissanayake Chairs High-Level Meeting to Bolster Sri Lanka's El Niño Preparedness
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened a high-level meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday morning to assess and strengthen the country's…
General Deputy Minister Puts Traders on Notice Over Smuggled Goods
Stern Warning Issued to Business Community Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has issued a firm warning to…
General Sri Lanka Navy Steps In to Rescue Delft Island's Iconic Ponies Amid Severe Drought
The Sri Lanka Navy has launched an emergency water supply operation to protect the famous wild ponies of Delft Island in Jaffna, as the region continues to…
General Man Posing as Bank Officer Dines at Colombo Hotel Then Flees With Stolen Goods
Colombo police have launched an investigation to track down and arrest a suspect who allegedly posed as a bank officer, ordered an extravagant meal at a…
General Hashan Tillakaratne Returns to Sri Lanka Cricket as Men's Batting Coach in Role Secured Until 2027
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former Test captain and celebrated left-handed batsman Hashan Tillakaratne as the Men's Batting Coach, with his tenure set to…
General Amber Alert Issued as Strong Winds and Rough Seas Threaten Sri Lanka's Coastal Areas
Warning Issued for Mariners and Coastal Communities The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber-level advisory warning of strong winds and…
General Sri Lanka Police Certificate Processing Halted: Manual System at Battaramulla
Sri Lanka Police have put in place a temporary procedure for issuing Police Clearance Certificates after a technical failure disrupted the computerised system…
General Government to Gazette Rules on Captive Elephants for Peraheras, Deputy Minister Reveals
The Government is moving to formalise regulations governing the use of captive elephants at the Kandy Esala Perahera and other religious and cultural pageants…
General Canada Draws a Hard Line: Dollar-for-Dollar Tariff Retaliation as US Trade Talks Collapse
A final push to salvage a trade agreement between Canada and the United States crumbled on Friday after negotiations failed to produce a deal before a critical…
General TikTok Agrees to Pay $400 Million in Historic US Child Privacy Settlement
Video-sharing giant TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the United States government to resolve a major lawsuit accusing the platform of violating…
General Indian Travel Influencer Shenaz Treasury Declares Sri Lanka 'The New Bali' in Glowing Endorsement
A High-Profile Endorsement for Sri Lankan Tourism Sri Lanka has received a significant boost to its tourism profile after popular Indian travel influencer and…
General Outgoing EU Ambassador Holds Farewell Talks Focused on Deepening Economic Partnership with Sri Lanka
As the European Union's Ambassador to Sri Lanka prepares to conclude his tenure, high-level discussions have taken place between EU and Sri Lankan officials…
General Sri Lanka Makes History With Inaugural Pineapple Export to Pakistan
Sri Lanka has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export sector, successfully shipping its first-ever consignment of fresh pineapples to…
General President Demands Urgent Action as El Niño Threatens to Drain Sri Lanka's Reservoirs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed authorities to take immediate preventive measures to safeguard the country's water resources before reservoir…
General Over 150 Suffer Eye Injuries After Jaffna Temple Festival as Police Probe High-Powered Lamps
At least 157 people, including 55 children, have received medical treatment at Jaffna Teaching Hospital after suffering painful eye injuries in the aftermath…
General Wife of Former Military Intelligence Chief Begs President Not to Extend Detention Order
The wife of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former head of Sri Lanka's military intelligence, has made an emotional public appeal to President Anura…
General Sri Lanka Police Issue Wanted Notices for Three Chinese Nationals
Sri Lankan authorities have issued formal wanted notices for three Chinese nationals, signalling an active effort by law enforcement to locate the individuals…