Business IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions
On Wednesday, February 25, the IMF urged the United States to collaborate with its trading partners to ease trade restrictions. This call came as part of a…
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Business Colombo residential land prices rise by 12.4% in second half of 2025
In the Colombo District, residential land prices saw a rise of 12.4% in the latter half of 2025 compared to the same time last year. Commercial land prices…
Crime Court orders CID to release property seized from house linked to Easter attacks suspect
Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara has instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to return gold, gemstones, and other items that were…
Business Sri Lanka and Russia discuss cooperation in tourism, trade and technology
The Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, met with the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, today (25) at the…
Business US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says
The U.S. will increase its tariff rate for some countries to 15% or more, up from the recently set 10%, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.…
Crime Police reveal major breakthrough in Akuregoda double murder investigation
The Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for the Western Province, Sajeewa Medawatte, announced that new information has emerged regarding the…
Business FM Vijitha Herath to undertake an official visit to Romania
Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, will make an official visit to Romania from March 1 to 3, as…
Crime Suresh Sallay arrested under PTA, to be held for 72 hours for questioning - Police
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, was arrested this morning, October 25, under the Prevention of…
Politics Ali Sabry slams Suresh Sallay s arrest as theatrics designed to mislead or divide
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry has criticized the arrest of Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS),…
Politics Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
Japan is set to place surface-to-air missiles on its remote western island, Yonaguni, close to Taiwan by March 2031, according to its defense minister. This…
Crime Public warned of scammers posing as senior police officers
Sri Lanka Police have received reports about groups operating in Colombo that are pretending to be senior police officers. These scammers are contacting…
Crime Former Social Services Officer arrested on bribery charges
A former Social Services Officer from the Katana Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on bribery charges. Officers from the Commission to Investigate…
Politics Petrol bomb attack on Gintota house; Police launch probe
In the early hours of today, October 25, a house in Gintota, Galle was attacked with petrol bombs, according to police reports. A group of unknown people…
Business Energy efficiency is a national priority for development – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that improving energy efficiency is crucial for boosting Sri Lanka's economy. She noted that it goes beyond…
Politics Mexico weighs legal action after Elon Musk links president to drug cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is contemplating legal action after Elon Musk, the world's richest person, suggested she has ties to drug cartels. This…
Business Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to leave for Germany tomorrow
Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, is set to travel to Germany tomorrow. His visit, which will last for two…
Politics Prof. Susiripala Manawadu assumes duties as new Governor of Southern Province
Professor Susiripala Manawadu took on his new role as the Governor of the Southern Province this morning (25) at the Governor’s Secretariat located in Galle.…
Politics UK to enforce travel permit requirement on foreign visitors
Beginning on Wednesday, February 25, visitors from 85 countries, including Singapore, will need to get an electronic permit before traveling to the UK ,…
Law Appeals Court dismisses Avant-Garde writ petitions without formal hearing
The Court of Appeal has decided to dismiss two writ petitions from Avant-Garde and its employees without holding a formal hearing. These petitions aimed to get…
Politics Opposition leaders meet ex-President Ranil to coordinate strategy on national issues
A group of opposition party leaders met with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (25) to discuss how they can work together on national matters.…
Business President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to give his first State of the Union address for his second term on Tuesday. This comes at a challenging time for his…
Crime Man beaten to death in Horana; Two women arrested
A 32-year-old man has reportedly been beaten to death at a home in Poruwadanda, Horana, according to police. The Horana Police Station began an investigation…
Business Sri Lanka s export earnings top US$ 1.5 billion mark in January
Sri Lanka's export sector kicked off 2026 with impressive growth, achieving a year-on-year increase of 13.71%. This surge indicates a revival in the country’s…
Travel Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
A severe winter storm in the northeastern United States has claimed the lives of two people in Maryland. The storm is still causing flight delays and extensive…