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Business LNP - Donald Trump reduces tariff on Sri Lanka to 20%, New tariffs go into effect from Aug 7
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…
Crime LNP - Rohitha Abeygunawardhana’s daughter granted bail
The daughter of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Rohitha Abeygunawardhana has been granted bail by the Mathugama Magistrate’s Court. The…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 1.3 million so far this year
The number of tourists who have arrived in the island so far this year has exceeded 1.3 million, according to the latest data. The Sri Lanka Tourism…
Law LNP - Motorists exceeding 120 km/h on expressways to face legal action
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…
Business LNP - Trump closes key trade loophole, impacting Shein, Temu orders
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, July 30, ending the de minimis trade loophole that allows for low-value goods to be shipped to the U.S.…
Technology LNP - CID warns public of WhatsApp OTP scams
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued an urgent warning to the public about fraudulent schemes targeting WhatsApp users through fake calls and…
Politics LNP - Meta introduces Insta Teen Accounts for parental supervision in Sri Lanka
Meta has announced the activation of Teen Accounts for Instagram in Sri Lanka at a recent special event held at the Ministry of Digital Economy. The meeting…
Travel LNP - Maldives to grant free 90-day on-arrival tourist visas to Sri Lankans
The Government of the Maldives has announced that Sri Lankan citizens will be granted free 90-day on-arrival tourist visas for travel to the Maldives for…
Weather LNP - Tsunami threat after Russia quake: Full list of countries and islands at risk
Several countries are under tsunami threat after a powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Tsunami waves have already reached…
Business LNP - John Keells responds to claims over BYD vehicle imports
In response to recent media reports and rising public concern over a consignment of BYD electric vehicles imported into Sri Lanka, John Keells CG Auto (Pvt)…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka ranked the Most Beautiful Island in the World
Sri Lanka has been crowned the most beautiful island in the world, taking the top spot on the list of "The 50 Best Islands in the World" compiled by global…
Technology LNP - SriLankan airlines named ‘Best Airline for South Asia’
SriLankan Airlines has been crowned the ‘Best Airline for South Asia’ at the prestigious International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards held recently in…
Sports LNP - Bodies of Yatinuwara PS Opposition Leader, his wife and child found
The bodies of the Leader of the Opposition of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabah, his wife and the daughter have been found at their residence in Yahalatenna,…
Weather LNP - Eight special trains for Kandy Esala perahera
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that eight special train services will operate for the convenience of pilgrims and tourists travelling to Kandy…
Technology LNP - Retired MPs collective contemplating legal action against slashing of pensions
Retired MPs Collective is contemplating legal action if MPs pension is abolished, its secretary Premasiri Manage said. "There are 30 ex-JVP MPs who have…
Crime LNP - Underworld figure ‘Midigama Sahan’ caught returning from India
An organized crime gang member, Hikkaduwa Liyanage Sahan Sisikelum, alias Midigama Sahan, was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department…
Crime LNP - Rs. 50 mln worth foreign cigarettes seized in largest-ever smuggling attempt at BIA
A large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 50 million was seized today (28) by officers of the Central Intelligence Directorate of…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka’s exports to US surpass USD 250 million in June as Trump tariffs loom
Sri Lankan exports to the United States have increased in the month of June as the new 30% tariff rate announced by US President Donald Trump is set to take…
Development LNP - GovPay spot fine system launched in Western Province & on highways
The spot fine payment system via GovPay has been implemented in the Western Province and on highways starting today (28 July). Minister of Transport, Highways,…
Business LNP - U.S. dispatches crude oil samples , but won’t reach Sri Lanka before August 1
In its bid to start fuel sale to Sri Lanka as part of efforts to reduce the trade gap, the U.S. has dispatched samples of its crude oil to be tested for…
Politics LNP - President Dissanayake leaves for official visit to Maldives
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left the island short while ago, to embark on a three-day official visit to Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025. This…
General LNP - One dead, over 5 injured as crane truck collides with multiple vehicles
A fatal road accident occurred this morning (28 July) near the Cemetery Roundabout in Borella, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to more than…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign…
Entertainment LNP - Hrithik Roshan to grace City of Dreams grand opening on 2 August
Indian film star Hrithik Roshan is set to visit Sri Lanka next month to attend the grand inauguration of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, which will officially open…