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LNP – 2024 O/L Exam Results: 13,392 students obtain 9A passes

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Tyronne Jayamanne

The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari, announced that a total of 237,026 students have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced Level based on the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination.

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LNP – Trump Tariff: Exports volume will reduce but real challenge is rates of Sri Lanka’s competitors – expert

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Tyronne Jayamanne

The reduction in US reciprocal tariff on exports from Sri Lanka to 30% from previously announced 44% is positive news for local businesses, however the rate is a substantial increase from the existing 10% duty, Economist Dhananath Fernando stated.

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LNP – Hashan Tillakaratne’s wife Apsari in hot water after her interview, clad in AirLanka saree

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Tyronne Jayamanne

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne’s wife Apsari, who was once an airhostess of SriLankan airlines is in hot water after her interview with a website, clad in a saree worn by airhostess of the SriLankan airlines formerly known as AirLanka.

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LNP – Sri Lankan apparel brands demand 300-400% CESS hike to combat ‘cheap’ imports

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Tyronne Jayamanne

Sri Lanka’s domestic clothing brands are calling for a drastic 300 to 400 percent increase in the Commodity Export Subsidy Scheme (CESS) levy on the imported apparel, arguing it is a critical step to ensure the survival and competitiveness of the local industry in its own market.

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LNP – Trump corrects AKD’s name

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Tyronne Jayamanne

U.S. President Donald Trump has reposted his official letter to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, after correcting a name error in the initial version that mistakenly referred to the President as “Aruna.”

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LNP – Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka exceed 36,000 in first six days of July

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Tyronne Jayamanne

Over 36,000 tourists have arrived in the country in the first six days of July 2025 alone, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said.

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LNP – Sri Lanka gets largest US tariff cut, says Deputy Foreign Minister

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Tyronne Jayamanne

US President Donald Trump has decided to impose a 30% reciprocal tariff on all goods imported from Sri Lanka. The White House has issued an official letter informing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of this decision.