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Former State Minster Viyalendran granted bail
Former State Minster Viyalendran granted bail
Former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran, who was arrested and remanded over bribery charges, has been granted bail after he was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Distribution of postal ballot papers for 113 LG bodies concludes
Distribution of postal ballot papers for 113 LG bodies concludes
The distribution of ballot papers for postal voting for 113 local government bodies has concluded, the National Election Commission has announced. MORE..
‘Calypso tourist train’ makes maiden journey from Nanu Oya to Demodara
‘Calypso tourist train’ makes maiden journey from Nanu Oya to Demodara
The newly introduced ‘Calypso tourist train’, designed by Sri Lanka Railways to promote the local tourism industry, commenced its inaugural journey from the Nanu Oya Railway Station to the Demodara Railway Station at 8:10 a.m. today (08). MORE..
| April 8, 2025 1:06 pm
55 SLTB depots operating at a loss, says Transport Minister
55 SLTB depots operating at a loss, says Transport Minister
A total of 55 Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) depots are operating at a loss, at present, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake stated in Parliament. MORE..
Justice Minister moves Proceeds of Crime Bill in Parliament
Justice Minister moves Proceeds of Crime Bill in Parliament
The Proceeds of Crime Bill was moved in Parliament today. MORE..
Seeduwa shooting victim succumbs to injuries
Seeduwa shooting victim succumbs to injuries
Update: The businessman who was shot at in Seeduwa this morning has succumbed to his injuries at the Negombo Hospital. MORE..
President Dissanayake has written to Donald Trump on US tariffs issue - Minister
President Dissanayake has written to Donald Trump on US tariffs issue - Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has personally written to United States President Donald Trump on ways to mitigate the impact and reduce the tariffs imposed recently, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando announced in Parliament. MORE..
MP Chamara Sampath granted bail
MP Chamara Sampath granted bail
New Democratic Front (NDF) Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested over the alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to the Uva Provincial Council, has been granted bail. MORE..
Railway Dept. to operate 10 special trains for New Year
Railway Dept. to operate 10 special trains for New Year
A total of 10 special trains will be in operation for the convenience of those leaving for outstation areas from Colombo in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the Department of Railways said. MORE..
South Korea to hold presidential election on June 3 to replace ousted President Yoon
South Korea to hold presidential election on June 3 to replace ousted President Yoon
Leading contenders began to throw their hats in the ring on Tuesday as South Korea officially set June 3 for a snap presidential election triggered by last week’s removal from office of impeached leader Yoon Suk Yeol. MORE..
Adani Ports shares rise nearly 4% as Colombo terminal operations commence
Adani Ports shares rise nearly 4% as Colombo terminal operations commence
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) shares surged 3.6% to their intraday high of Rs 1,151.95 on the BSE on Tuesday after the company officially commenced operations at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT), a project that began construction in 2022. MORE..
Namal to address ‘Rising Bharat’ Summit in India today
Namal to address ‘Rising Bharat’ Summit in India today
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa is scheduled to address the ‘Rising Bharat’ Summit in India today (April 8), joining a distinguished lineup of regional and global leaders. MORE..
Proceeds of Crime Bill in Parliament today
Proceeds of Crime Bill in Parliament today
The second reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill is scheduled to take place in Parliament today. MORE..
President calls for progressive transformation of the police service
President calls for progressive transformation of the police service
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for a progressive transformation within Sri Lanka Police to uphold rule of law in the country. MORE..
5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts off Indonesia’s Aceh, no tsunami alert issued
5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts off Indonesia’s Aceh, no tsunami alert issued
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s western Aceh province early Tuesday without triggering large waves, according to the country’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. MORE..
China threatens countermeasures after Trump threatens additional 50% tariff
China threatens countermeasures after Trump threatens additional 50% tariff
China threatened Tuesday to take countermeasures against the United States “to safeguard its own rights and interests” in response to President Donald Trump’s threat of an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports. MORE..
Two including shooter of Devundara double homicide surrender to police
Two including shooter of Devundara double homicide surrender to police
Two suspects linked to the shooting and killing of two young men in front of ‘Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya’ in Devinuwara have been arrested, Sri Lanka Police confirmed. MORE..
Trump’s tariff shock wipes out Rs. 435 bn from CSE in three days
Trump’s tariff shock wipes out Rs. 435 bn from CSE in three days
The latest import tariff measures introduced by US President Donald Trump on April 2 have triggered a global economic crisis, sending shockwaves through financial markets around the world. MORE..
IMF appoints new mission chief for Sri Lanka
IMF appoints new mission chief for Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appointed Evan Papageorgiou as the new Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, succeeding Peter Breuer, who concluded his tenure after playing a key role in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery efforts. MORE..
Sun directly over parts of the island today
Sun directly over parts of the island today
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island during the afternoon or night today (08). MORE..
4 dead, another 4 injured in Kurunegala fuel station fire
4 dead, another 4 injured in Kurunegala fuel station fire
Four individuals have been killed while another four sustained injuries after a fire broke out at a fuel station in Wehera, Kurunegala, the police said. MORE..
| April 8, 2025 5:54 am
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..
