Trump announces sweeping global trade tariffs - including 44% on Sri Lanka
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a sweeping set of reciprocal tariffs, imposing a baseline 10 per cent tax on all imports and significantly higher rates on dozens of countries with which the US runs trade deficits. MORE..
- ASTRO, SEVENTEEN, other K-pop stars to release tribute song for Moonbin
- 42 persons yet to return licensed firearms; Legal actions to follow
- Tobacco tax on ‘Beedi’ products increased
- Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Japan’s Kyushu
- CID probes 22 ex-ministers and MPs who benefited from President’s Fund
- Trump announces sweeping global trade tariffs - including 44% on Sri Lanka
- Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
- How Trump’s new US tariffs can impact Sri Lanka’s exports
- Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement
- India-Sri Lanka friendship to be reviewed during official visit: PM Modi
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India-Sri Lanka friendship to be reviewed during official visit: PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that during his official visit to Sri Lanka the two countries will review the multifaceted India-Sri Lanka friendship. MORE..
Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement
Global financial markets, including in Asia were rocked on Wednesday by Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs, targeting China and the European Union in particular, with the risk of undermining the international economy. MORE..
How Trump’s new US tariffs can impact Sri Lanka’s exports
The higher trade tariffs imposed by the United States on Sri Lanka can put a significant number of jobs in the country’s apparel industry at risk in the near future, warns Professor Wasantha Athukorala from the Department of Economics and Statistics at the University of Peradeniya. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern, Eastern and Northern provinces today (03). MORE..
CID probes 22 ex-ministers and MPs who benefited from President’s Fund
The ongoing investigations of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) into funds obtained from the President’s Fund have revealed names of 22 former Ministers and MPs as beneficiaries between 2008 and 2024. MORE..
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Japan’s Kyushu
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Japan’s Kyushu, the Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake struck at 7.34 (local time) at a depth of 40km. MORE..
Tobacco tax on ‘Beedi’ products increased
The Ministry of Finance has increased the Tobacco Tax on every ‘Beedi’ product. MORE..
42 persons yet to return licensed firearms; Legal actions to follow
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that 42 individuals have yet to return their licensed firearms, despite a directive issued by the Ministry of Defence, requiring all licensed firearms and ammunition provided to civilians for personal protection to be returned. MORE..
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April 2, 2025 7:09 pm
Special traffic plan due to Indian PM Modi’s visit
Sri Lanka Police announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo and several other areas due to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
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April 2, 2025 5:12 pm
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for tomorrow (April 3) in several provinces of the country. MORE..
Immigration Dept’s regional office to be established in Jaffna
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a regional office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration within the District Secretariat premises of Jaffna within this month (April), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..
Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero expelled
The Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya’s Working Committee has decided to expel Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero from the Sangha (monastic community). MORE..
Ministerial Committee appointed to study sanctions imposed by UK on 4 Sri Lankans
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a committee comprised of ministers to submit a report with recommendations to the Cabinet of Ministers related to the decisions taken by the United Kingdom to impose sanctions on 4 Sri Lankan individuals including General Shavendra Silva recently. MORE..
Sri Lanka pledges $1M in humanitarian aid to Myanmar relief efforts
The Government of Sri Lanka has pledged USD 1 million in humanitarian aid to assist ongoing relief and recovery efforts in Myanmar, in the aftermath of devastating earthquake. MORE..
Govt. focuses on further import of rice
The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers. MORE..
Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement
Global financial markets, including in Asia were rocked on Wednesday by Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs, targeting China and the European Union in particular, with the risk of undermining the international economy. MORE..
How Trump’s new US tariffs can impact Sri Lanka’s exports
The higher trade tariffs imposed by the United States on Sri Lanka can put a significant number of jobs in the country’s apparel industry at risk in the near future, warns Professor Wasantha Athukorala from the Department of Economics and Statistics at the University of Peradeniya. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern, Eastern and Northern provinces today (03). MORE..
CID probes 22 ex-ministers and MPs who benefited from President’s Fund
The ongoing investigations of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) into funds obtained from the President’s Fund have revealed names of 22 former Ministers and MPs as beneficiaries between 2008 and 2024. MORE..
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Japan’s Kyushu
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Japan’s Kyushu, the Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake struck at 7.34 (local time) at a depth of 40km. MORE..
Tobacco tax on ‘Beedi’ products increased
The Ministry of Finance has increased the Tobacco Tax on every ‘Beedi’ product. MORE..
42 persons yet to return licensed firearms; Legal actions to follow
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that 42 individuals have yet to return their licensed firearms, despite a directive issued by the Ministry of Defence, requiring all licensed firearms and ammunition provided to civilians for personal protection to be returned. MORE..
Special traffic plan due to Indian PM Modi’s visit
Sri Lanka Police announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo and several other areas due to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for tomorrow (April 3) in several provinces of the country. MORE..
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Fire at Tesla dealership near Rome destroys 17 cars
At least 17 Tesla cars were destroyed after a fire broke out at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome on Monday morning, according to Italian fire officials. No one was at the dealership when the fire broke out and no injuries have been reported. MORE..
Apple plans to add ‘AI doctor’ to iPhone’s Health app
Apple plans to add ‘AI doctor’ to iPhone’s Health app
Apple seems to betting big on the artificial intelligence once again with plans to completely revamp its Health app and add an ‘AI doctor’ like service within it, according to a report by Bloomberg. MORE..
iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest smartphone ever
iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s slimmest smartphone ever
Apple is reportedly planning a major shift in its iPhone lineup with the upcoming iPhone 17 series, introducing a brand-new model called the iPhone 17 Air. MORE..
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday. MORE..
Entertainment
ASTRO, SEVENTEEN, other K-pop stars to release tribute song for Moonbin
A new tribute song dedicated to the late Moonbin of ASTRO will be released next month, his agency Fantagio announced on March 28th KST. MORE..
Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
Val Kilmer, film star known for ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Tombstone,’ dead at 65
Val Kilmer, a movie star in the 1980s and ‘90s who played everything from Batman to Doc Holliday, died on Tuesday, according to his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, who released a statement to the New York Times and the Associated Press. He was 65. MORE..
Fab four stars revealed for major Beatles films
Fab four stars revealed for major Beatles films
Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan have been confirmed as part of the all-star line-up who will play members of the Beatles in four major new films about the band. MORE..
Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress’ family
Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress’ family
South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun has made a tearful public statement denying allegations made by the family of actress Kim Sae-ron, who died in an apparent suicide in February. MORE..
Sports
Shammi Silva appointed to three ICC committees
Shammi Silva, who was recently re-elected uncontested as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for the fourth consecutive term, has been appointed to three key committees of the International Cricket Council (ICC). MORE..
Shammi Silva elected SLC Chairman for 4th time
Shammi Silva has been elected uncontested as Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), for the fourth time. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Ransilu Jayathilake wins Gold at Asia Pacific Powerlifting Championships
Sri Lankan powerlifter Ransilu Jayathilake has secured the gold medal in the 120 kg weight class at the 2025 Asia Pacific Powerlifting Championships held in Australia. MORE..
Black Cap Muhammad Abbas hits fastest 50 on ODI debut
Pakistan born Muhammad Abbas had a great debut for New Zealand in the first ODI against Pakistan. Abbas played brilliant inning of 52 in 26 balls to help New Zealand post a strong total of 344-9 in 50 overs. MORE..
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim thanks fans after heart attack
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has thanked fans for their support as he recovers from a serious heart attack he suffered during a match earlier this week. MORE..
Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
|---|---|---|
USA
U.S.Dollar |
291.8882 | 300.3935 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
375.6856 | 389.7810 |
Europe
Euro |
313.3539 | 326.0714 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
327.7172 | 342.9031 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
202.7802 | 211.4163 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
181.8141 | 191.1973 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
215.6071 | 225.3159 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9393 | 2.0160 |
Country |
Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 785.7102 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 960.4498 |
Oman
|
Rial | 769.3827 |
Qatar
|
Riyal | 81.2545 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 78.9554 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 80.6428 |
