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Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow
Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology announced that on the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during April 05 to April 14 this year. MORE..
China to impose 84% tariffs on US goods from Apr 10, up from 34%
China to impose 84% tariffs on US goods from Apr 10, up from 34%
China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US goods from Thursday (Apr 10), up from the 34 per cent previously announced, the finance ministry said on Wednesday. MORE..
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 3 others further remanded
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva and 3 others further remanded
Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was arrested and remanded for allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents, has been further remanded. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Australia reaffirm commitment to deepening defence ties
Sri Lanka, Australia reaffirm commitment to deepening defence ties
Sri Lanka and Australia have reaffirmed the commitment to deepening defence ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation in areas such as maritime domain awareness (MDA), training exchanges and capacity-building initiatives. NORE..
Samantha Ranasinghe to fill Kosala Nuwan’s MP seat
Samantha Ranasinghe to fill Kosala Nuwan’s MP seat
The Election Commission has announced that Samantha Ranasinghe of the National People’s Power (NPP) has been elected as a Member of Parliament to fill the vacancy created by the passing of NPP Kegalle District MP, Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera. MORE..
Ex-State Minister Viyalendran released after meeting bail conditions
Ex-State Minister Viyalendran released after meeting bail conditions
Former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran, who was arrested and remanded over bribery charges, has been released after meeting his bail conditions. MORE..
President to meet all party leaders tomorrow to discuss US tariffs impact
President to meet all party leaders tomorrow to discuss US tariffs impact
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet all party leaders tomorrow (April 10) to discuss the impact of the “unusual” US Tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka’s exports, the Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. MORE..
Fairer trade dynamic can fuel economic growth, job creation – US Ambassador
Fairer trade dynamic can fuel economic growth, job creation – US Ambassador
A fairer trade dynamic can fuel economic growth and job creation for both Sri Lanka and the United States, says US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung. MORE..
Ex-Auditor General says state officials also involved in corruption
Ex-Auditor General says state officials also involved in corruption
Government servants are also partly responsible for some of the corruption reported within state institutions, says outgoing Auditor General Chulantha Wickramaratne. MORE..
Court orders to exhume remains of youth who died under Welikada Police custody
Court orders to exhume remains of youth who died under Welikada Police custody
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) to exhume the remains of the youth who died while in the custody of Welikada Police. MORE..
Section of Rampart Street in Galle Fort caves in
Section of Rampart Street in Galle Fort caves in
A section of the Rampart Street in the historic Galle Fort, a famous tourist attraction, has caved-in. MORE..
Police discover 200 kg of Kerala cannabis in lorry transporting fish
Police discover 200 kg of Kerala cannabis in lorry transporting fish
Two individuals have been apprehended while transporting a stock of Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 55 million in a lorry. MORE..
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ADB projects Sri Lanka’s economic growth at 3.9 % in 2025
ADB projects Sri Lanka’s economic growth at 3.9 % in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to grow by 3.9% in the current fiscal year, according to the Asian Development Bank. MORE..
Trump says US will soon announce tariff on pharmaceutical imports
Trump says US will soon announce tariff on pharmaceutical imports
President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 8) said the United States will soon announce a “major” tariff on pharmaceutical imports. MORE..
CID arrests former Chairman of Kataragama Pradeshiya Sabha
CID arrests former Chairman of Kataragama Pradeshiya Sabha
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the former Chairman of the Kataragama Pradeshiya Sabha, Asoka Wickremasinghe. MORE..
Sri Lanka launches new National Anti-Corruption Action Plan
Sri Lanka launches new National Anti-Corruption Action Plan
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially launched the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) 2025-2029 today, as a strategic initiative to reaffirm the country’s commitment to strengthening governance, enhancing transparency, and reinforcing the rule of law. MORE..
LG Polls: 13 candidates arrested for violating election laws
LG Polls: 13 candidates arrested for violating election laws
A total of 13 candidates contesting the upcoming Local Government Election have been arrested for flouting election laws since 3 March, Police said. MORE..
Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs: Report
Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs: Report
President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday moved to reinstate at least six recently canceled U.S. foreign aid programs for emergency food assistance, six sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. MORE..
India central bank cuts rates, changes stance to ‘accommodative’ as US tariffs add to growth risks
India central bank cuts rates, changes stance to ‘accommodative’ as US tariffs add to growth risks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance signalling room for more cuts ahead, as it seeks to boost the sluggish economy, which is facing further pressure from U.S. tariffs. MORE..
PM Harini gives timeline on drafting Sri Lanka’s new constitution
PM Harini gives timeline on drafting Sri Lanka’s new constitution
The present government has two urgent priorities before commencing the process of formulating a new constitution for the country, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in Parliament today. MORE..
Appeal applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
Appeal applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today
Appeal applications for Grade 6 student admissions, based on the results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, will be accepted online starting today (09), the Ministry of Education has announced. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa meets Indian PM Modi
Namal Rajapaksa meets Indian PM Modi
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (08). MORE..
Relief measures underway for SMEs despite ‘Parate’ law deadline ending: Finance Ministry
Relief measures underway for SMEs despite ‘Parate’ law deadline ending: Finance Ministry
With the expiration of the extension granted for ‘Parate’ execution on March 31, 2025, the Government of Sri Lanka remains steadfast in its commitment to facilitate the revitalization of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says. MORE..
Over 304kg of Kerala cannabis seized in Kilinochchi
Over 304kg of Kerala cannabis seized in Kilinochchi
An individual has been arrested for the possession of over 304kg of Kerala cannabis valued at Rs. 121 million in Kilinochchi. MORE..
Keheliya arrives at CID
Keheliya arrives at CID
UPDATE: Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after recording a statement on the alleged import of substandard human Immunoglobulin vials. MORE..
