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Vasavilan-Palaly road reopens after 34 years
Vasavilan-Palaly road reopens after 34 years
The Vasavilan–Palaly road, which remained closed for 34 years due to the prolonged civil conflict, has officially been reopened to the public this morning (10). MORE..
Parliament debates ‘Batalanda’ Commission report
Parliament debates ‘Batalanda’ Commission report
The parliamentary debate on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the alleged establishment and operation of illegal detention centers and torture chambers in the ‘Batalanda’ Housing Scheme is scheduled to begin today (10). MORE..
Trial phase for card payments in expressways begins
Trial phase for card payments in expressways begins
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation has announced that a pilot project enabling card payments on expressways will be launched this week. MORE..
Special security measures in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Special security measures in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Sri Lanka Police have launched a comprehensive security operation ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, aimed at ensuring public safety during the festive season. MORE..
Will US trade tariffs impact Sri Lanka’s tourism sector?
Will US trade tariffs impact Sri Lanka’s tourism sector?
Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe says government does not anticipate the newly imposed US reciprocal tariffs to have a prolonged negative effect on Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology says that showers will occur at times in Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam district. MORE..
Trump raises tariffs again on China, appears to pause them for others
Trump raises tariffs again on China, appears to pause them for others
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would pause many of his new tariffs for 90 days, even as he raised them further on imports from China. MORE..
Health officials urge caution as mosquito-borne diseases on the rise in Sri Lanka
Health officials urge caution as mosquito-borne diseases on the rise in Sri Lanka
Health officials urge the public to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms linked to mosquito-borne diseases, as cases of Chikungunya, dengue, and malaria are back on the rise in Sri Lanka. MORE..
China denies significant numbers of its citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine
China denies significant numbers of its citizens are fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia’s invading army is “totally unfounded,” a Beijing official said Wednesday, as the U.S. strives to secure a ceasefire in the more than three-year war. MORE..
Constable attached to State Intelligence Service arrested
Constable attached to State Intelligence Service arrested
A Police Constable (PC) attached to the State Intelligence Service (SIS) has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Prevention of corruption will not be passed on to next generation – President
Prevention of corruption will not be passed on to next generation – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that since assuming office, the current government has taken decisive steps to free the process of combating bribery and corruption from political interference. MORE..
Dilith ‘deeply grateful’ for all-party conference on US tariffs
Dilith ‘deeply grateful’ for all-party conference on US tariffs
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera has expressed his appreciation towards President and the Government for responding positively to his request for an all-party conference on the tariffs imposed by the US on Sri Lankan exports. MORE..
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..
