General US Reduces Tariff on Sri Lankan Imports to 30% in Major Trade Policy Shift
The United States has significantly reduced its proposed tariff rate on Sri Lankan imports, bringing it down to 30 percent in what marks a notable shift in…
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General Power Devolution Under JVP-NPP Rule: A Distant Dream or Deliberate Delay?
The question of power devolution in Sri Lanka has once again been thrust into the national spotlight following a series of remarks and political developments…
General Foreign Ministry Appeals to Public to Help Identify Sri Lankan Woman Found in Lebanon
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reached out to the general public for assistance in identifying a Sri Lankan woman who has been located in Lebanon,…
General Nepal's Attorney General Exposes Double Sale Scandal Involving Colombo Embassy Land
Diplomatic Property at Centre of Serious Fraud Allegations Nepal's Attorney General has raised serious concerns over a significant land scandal involving the…
General Rumesh Tharanga Scripts History for Sri Lanka at Rome Athletics Meet
Sri Lankan athletics has a new landmark moment to celebrate, as Rumesh Tharanga delivered a stunning performance at a meet held in Rome, etching his name into…
General Sri Lanka Army Chief Travels to India to Deepen Bilateral Defence Relations
High-Level Military Engagement Between Colombo and New Delhi Sri Lanka's Army Chief is currently on an official visit to India, with the trip aimed at…
General President Dissanayake Embarks on Official Visit to India
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to travel to India on an official visit, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two…
General Sri Lanka Slaps 50% Surcharge on Imported Vehicles in Bid to Safeguard Foreign Reserves
Sri Lanka has introduced a 50 percent surcharge on motor vehicle imports as part of efforts to protect the country's foreign exchange reserves, in a move that…
General US Navy Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Waters Off Sri Lanka
American naval forces intercept vessel in Indian Ocean region The United States Navy has boarded and seized a sanctioned oil tanker operating in waters off the…
General Met Department Warns of Strong Winds Up to 50 kmph Set to Lash Several Parts of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's meteorological authorities have issued a warning urging residents and commuters to exercise caution as strong winds of up to 50 kilometres per hour…
General Sri Lankan Embassy Works to Identify National Killed Amid Israeli Attacks in Lebanon
Embassy Confirms Verification Process Underway The Sri Lankan embassy in Lebanon is currently working to verify the identity of a Sri Lankan migrant worker…
General How the 'Chinese Debt Trap' Myth Around Hambantota Port Finally Fell Apart
For years, Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port has been cited as the defining example of so-called Chinese "debt trap diplomacy" — a narrative suggesting that Beijing…
General Sri Lanka Police Dismiss Gammanpila's Claims Over Sallay's Custody Treatment
Sri Lanka Police have firmly rejected allegations raised by former parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila concerning the treatment of former State Intelligence…
General Wife of Former Sri Lanka Intelligence Chief Claims Husband Is Being Mistreated in Detention
The wife of Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has come forward with serious allegations, claiming that her detained husband is being subjected to…
General Sri Lankan National Arrested for Illegally Casting Vote in Indian Election
A Sri Lankan national has been arrested after allegedly casting a vote in an election, raising serious concerns about electoral integrity and border security…
General Pentagon Places Israel at Top of US Counterintelligence Threat List, Reports Reveal
The United States Department of Defense has reportedly elevated its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to the highest possible level, signalling…
General Vanishing Bees Pose Serious Threat to Sri Lanka's Food Security, Warns Expert
Sri Lanka's food production sector is facing a growing crisis as the country's bee population continues to decline, with experts warning that the consequences…
General Sri Lankan Racing Star Yevan David Prepares for Historic FIA Formula 3 Debut in Monaco
Young Sri Lankan motorsport talent Yevan David is poised to make history this weekend as he prepares to take to the iconic streets of Monaco for his debut in…
General Foreign Investors Offload Over $15 Million in Sri Lanka Bonds Amid Rupee Weakness
Bond Sell-Off Continues Despite Monetary Policy Tightening Foreign investors have sold more than US$15 million worth of Sri Lanka government bonds this week,…
General Namal Rajapaksa Set for 2029 Political Comeback, Predicts Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna has boldly predicted that fellow MP Namal Rajapaksa will rise to political prominence once…
General Two Bank Insiders Arrested Over Horana Bank Robbery
Police have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the recent bank robbery in Horana, arresting two employees of the targeted financial…
General Over 1.3 Million Sri Lankans Face Food Insecurity Threat as Middle East Crisis Deepens, Warns WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded the alarm over the growing risk of food insecurity facing Sri Lankan households, warning that the escalating…
General Sri Lankan Woman Killed in Israeli Airstrike After Refusing to Leave Gaza to Care for Stray Animals
A Sri Lankan woman has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza after she made the selfless decision to remain in the conflict zone in order to care for…
General CBL Group Chairman Ramya Wickramasingha Dies, Company Confirms
The CBL Group, one of Sri Lanka's leading food and beverage conglomerates, has announced the passing of its Chairman, Ramya Sanath Amaraweera Wickramasingha.…