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Sri Lanka fashion sector praises government response to US tariffs
Sri Lanka fashion sector praises government response to US tariffs
Sri Lanka’s government formed a working group aimed at evaluating the repercussions of the US’ tariffs on Sri Lanka goods, which will impact its fashion export sector. MORE..
Opposition Leader blames govt inaction on US tariffs as CSE plunges
Opposition Leader blames govt inaction on US tariffs as CSE plunges
Highlighting the performance of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today (07), Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa claimed that Sri Lankan citizens are paying the price for the government’s unwillingness to heed the opposition’s advice regarding US reciprocal tariffs imposed on the country’s exports. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister meets US envoy to discuss new trade tariffs
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister meets US envoy to discuss new trade tariffs
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held a discussion with United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung regarding the new trade tariffs imposed on the country’s exports to the US. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves surge to USD 6.51 billion in March
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves surge to USD 6.51 billion in March
Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves rose sharply in March 2025, reaching US$6.51 billion, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Ex-President Maithripala leaves CID after giving statement
Ex-President Maithripala leaves CID after giving statement
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after providing a statement for around four hours, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
President meets IMF delegation to discuss Sri Lanka’s fourth review
President meets IMF delegation to discuss Sri Lanka’s fourth review
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with the representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this morning (07) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Adani Group’s Colombo Terminal commences operations
Adani Group’s Colombo Terminal commences operations
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has announced the commencement of operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), located at the Port of Colombo. MORE..
Stay order issued on poll-related activities of several LG bodies including CMC
Stay order issued on poll-related activities of several LG bodies including CMC
The Court of Appeal today (07) issued a stay order preventing any further action in relation to the conduct of elections for several local government authorities, including the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). MORE..
Sri Lanka’s population reaches 21.76 million - Census 2024 reveals
Sri Lanka’s population reaches 21.76 million - Census 2024 reveals
The Census of Population and Housing 2024 has found that the latest population of Sri Lanka is 21,763,170. MORE..
Met Dept. issues warning for severe lightning in three provinces
Met Dept. issues warning for severe lightning in three provinces
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in the Hambantota district, the Department of Meteorology warns. MORE..
ASPI drops over 700 points to fall below 15,000-mark
ASPI drops over 700 points to fall below 15,000-mark
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) dropped below the 15,000-point mark after losing more than 700 points during today’s trading. MORE..
North India bracing for extreme heat
North India bracing for extreme heat
India’s weather department has warned of high temperatures in parts of northern India, including capital Delhi, for this week. MORE..
Election-related complaints climb ahead of 2025 LG Polls
Election-related complaints climb ahead of 2025 LG Polls
A total of nine new complaints have been reported in relation to acts of violence and violations of election laws pertaining with the 2025 Local Government (LG) Election, according to Police. MORE..
Oil prices drop to lowest in four years
Oil prices drop to lowest in four years
Oil slid around 3% on Monday to its weakest since 2021, while most commodity markets including metals tumbled as an intensifying trade war between the United States and China triggered worries over demand for raw materials. MORE..
Shadows disappear as Colombo witnesses rare ‘Zero Shadow Day’
Shadows disappear as Colombo witnesses rare ‘Zero Shadow Day’
Residents of Colombo witnessed a rare astronomical event at exactly 12.12 p.m. today (April 07) as their shadows vanished momentarily under the midday sun. MORE..
EC notified of vacant MP seat after Kosala Nuwan’s death
EC notified of vacant MP seat after Kosala Nuwan’s death
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has informed the Election Commission in writing that a parliamentary seat has fallen vacant following the demise of National People’s Power (NPP) Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, the Communications Department of Parliament said. MORE..
Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena arrives at CID
Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena arrives at CID
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Legal challenges to delay elections for several LG bodies?
Legal challenges to delay elections for several LG bodies?
The National Election Commission must conduct elections for all local government bodies before June 2, Rohana Hettiarachchi, Executive Director of People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) said. MORE..
MP Chamara Sampath further remanded
MP Chamara Sampath further remanded
New Democratic Front (NDF) Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been further remanded until 21 April by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Sri Lanka and India must continue expanding defence and security collaboration: Dy. Minister
Sri Lanka and India must continue expanding defence and security collaboration: Dy. Minister
Sri Lanka and India must continue expanding the defence and security collaboration, particularly in addressing emerging threats such as maritime security challenges, drug trafficking, transnational crimes, and climate change, says Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara. MORE..
President receives “Census of Population and Housing 2024” report
President receives “Census of Population and Housing 2024” report
The report of the “Census of Population and Housing 2024,” conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics, has been officially handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (07) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Central Bank presents 2024 Annual Economic Review to President
Central Bank presents 2024 Annual Economic Review to President
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (07) presented its flagship publication, the Annual Economic Review for 2024 (AER 2024), to the President and Minister of Finance, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, highlighting the steady progress of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery following the country’s most severe downturn in recent history. MORE..
No benefit for Tamil Nadu from Modi’s Sri Lanka visit: CM Stalin
No benefit for Tamil Nadu from Modi’s Sri Lanka visit: CM Stalin
The recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka did not benefit Tamil Nadu, according to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. MORE..
Jordanian man allegedly attempted to open plane door on flight to Sydney
Jordanian man allegedly attempted to open plane door on flight to Sydney
A Jordanian national allegedly attempted to open the doors of a Sydney-bound plane on Saturday evening and had to be restrained by crew and other passengers, forcing the airline to request police assistance on arrival. MORE..
Namal leaves CID after recording brief statement
Namal leaves CID after recording brief statement
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after recording a brief statement, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
