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Asian markets plunge as Trump’s global tariff turmoil deepens
Asian markets plunge as Trump’s global tariff turmoil deepens
Asian markets plunged on Monday, deepening a global stocks rout triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade war. MORE..
LG Polls: EC to hand over postal ballots to Dept. of Posts
LG Polls: EC to hand over postal ballots to Dept. of Posts
The Election Commission has stated that arrangements will be made to hand over the reserved packets containing the registered postal ballot papers for 114 Local Government institutions to the Postal Department today (07). MORE..
EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs
EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs
European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, likely approving a first set of targeted countermeasures on up to $28 billion of U.S. imports from dental floss to diamonds. MORE..
Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces
Heavy rainfall likely in several provinces
The Meteorology Department says that showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island during the afternoon or night. MORE..
Jayasuriya seeks Modi’s help in bringing international cricket to Jaffna
Jayasuriya seeks Modi’s help in bringing international cricket to Jaffna
During his recent visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the island country’s 1996 World Cup-winning cricketers, including Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva and recalled India’s 1996 tour amid unrest as a symbol of strong ties between the two countries. MORE..
More than 50 countries have contacted White House to start trade talks, Trump adviser says
More than 50 countries have contacted White House to start trade talks, Trump adviser says
More than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to begin trade talks, a top economic adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday as U.S. officials sought to defend sweeping new tariffs that have unleashed global turmoil. MORE..
Acting IGP recommends transfer of Welikada OIC over youth’s death in police custody
Acting IGP recommends transfer of Welikada OIC over youth’s death in police custody
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasuriya, has recommended to the National Police Commission that the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welikada Police Station be transferred to enable an impartial inquiry into the death of a youth in police custody in the early hours of April 2, 2025. MORE..
NPP MP Kosala Nuwan passes away
NPP MP Kosala Nuwan passes away
National People’s Power (NPP) Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera has reportedly passed away at the age of 38. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for three provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for three provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Indian woman nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth over Rs. 65 million
Indian woman nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth over Rs. 65 million
An Indian woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a haul of cocaine with a street value of around Rs. 65,760,000 into the country. MORE..
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Powerful storms hit the US, at least 16 killed
Powerful storms hit the US, at least 16 killed
Powerful storms that have battered the central and eastern United States have killed at least 16 people, officials said. MORE..
High-level talks held with US to minimize impact of Trump’s tariffs - Govt
High-level talks held with US to minimize impact of Trump’s tariffs - Govt
High-level discussions have been held between the government and Washington to minimize the impact of the reciprocal tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump will have on local businesses, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Harshana Sooriyapperuma has revealed. MORE..
Govt. proposes to digitalize Sri Lanka’s entire healthcare system
Govt. proposes to digitalize Sri Lanka’s entire healthcare system
Steps will be taken to digitalize the entire government hospital system in the country, in a short period of time, aiming to provide efficient and high-quality healthcare services to the public, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, said. MORE..
Modi proposes to exhibit relics of Lord Buddha discovered in Gujarat
Modi proposes to exhibit relics of Lord Buddha discovered in Gujarat
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has proposed to exhibit sacred relics of the Lord Buddha that were discovered in the 1960s in Gujarat. MORE..
Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during Modi’s visit
Sri Lanka releases 14 Indian fishermen during Modi’s visit
In a significant gesture, Sri Lanka today released 14 Indian fishermen, to coincide with the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island. MORE..
Sacred Tooth Relic exposition in Kandy: Mahanayaka Thero makes special request
Sacred Tooth Relic exposition in Kandy: Mahanayaka Thero makes special request
Devotees who are arriving in Kandy for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic must behave respectfully and in an orderly manner, Mahanayaka Thero of the Asgiriya chapter Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero said. MORE..
Proper waste management plan for all state institutions in 6 months
Proper waste management plan for all state institutions in 6 months
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has informed all government institutions to adopt sustainable waste management methods to enhance the efficiency of solid waste management within these institutions. MORE..
Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes historic state visit to Sri Lanka
Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes historic state visit to Sri Lanka
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has left for India after concluding his historic two-day visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Britain says Israel’s detention of two UK MPs ‘unacceptable’
Britain says Israel’s detention of two UK MPs ‘unacceptable’
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Saturday it was “unacceptable” and deeply concerning that Israel had detained two UK lawmakers and denied them entry. MORE..
Indian PM declares open upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line and signaling system
Indian PM declares open upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line and signaling system
Visiting Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared opened the Anuradhapura-Maho railway signaling system, a project supported by the Indian government, as well as the newly upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line. MORE..
Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Anuradhapura
Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Anuradhapura
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Anuradhapura, a short while ago, marking the final day of his three-day trip to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Sexual assault incident at Negombo Hospital: Special medical panel to examine victim
Sexual assault incident at Negombo Hospital: Special medical panel to examine victim
Negombo Police has commenced an investigation based on a complaint received regarding the alleged serious sexual assault on a female patient at the Negombo General Hospital, according to the Police Headquarters. MORE..
Indian Naval Ship ‘Sahyadri’ in Colombo
Indian Naval Ship ‘Sahyadri’ in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri has arrived in the country on a formal visit. MORE..
US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff
US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariff
US customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump’s unilateral 10 per cent tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday (Apr 5), with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners due to start next week. MORE..
LG Polls: Ministry Secretaries & heads of state institutions summoned by EC
LG Polls: Ministry Secretaries & heads of state institutions summoned by EC
All Secretaries of Ministries, heads of government institutions and statutory boards have been summoned for a special meeting at the Election Secretariat, Chairman of the National Election Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said. MORE..
