Category: Local News

Sri Lanka President expects further U.S. tariff relief after initial cut

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that, following recent discussions with the United States, Sri Lanka was able to secure a reduction in the previously imposed reciprocal tariff by the United States from 44% to 30%.



Sri Lanka President emphasizes effective use of record capital allocation in 2025 Budget

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that this year’s budget has allocated the highest capital expenditure by a government in recent history for development activities, amounting to nearly Rs. 1,400 billion.



Sri Lanka President calls for unified governance to drive national development

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that while steering the country forward economically and improving the people’s standard of living, political authorities and public officials should be integrated into a unified system.



UK simplifies trade rules for Sri Lanka

The UK government has announced a new set of trade reforms aimed at simplifying imports from developing countries, including Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka, Gates Foundation boost digital and agricultural cooperation

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (July 10) met with Dr. Chris Elias, President of Global Development at the Gates Foundation, for high-level discussions focused on key areas critical to Sri Lanka’s development.



Sri Lanka welcomes 1.2 Million tourists by July 8, 2025

More than 1.2 million foreign tourists have visited Sri Lanka so far this year, highlighting the country’s strong appeal as a global travel destination.



2024 (2025) G.C.E. O/L exam results released in Sri Lanka

The results of the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination were officially released today (July 11), according to the Department of Examinations.



Vocational training is key to ending poverty – Chathuranga

Vocational training is the only real solution to ending poverty in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe said.



Sri Lanka hikes imported milk powder prices

The price of a 400g packet of imported milk powder has been increased by Rs. 100, according to the Sri Lanka Milk Powder Importers’ Association.



Sri Lankan Prisons overcrowded: 33,000 inmates in facilities built for 12,000

Sri Lanka’s prisons are currently holding around 33,000 inmates, nearly three times more than their intended capacity, according to Prisons Spokesperson Jagath Weerasinghe.



U.S. imposes 30% tariff on Sri Lankan goods

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has sent an official letter to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announcing the introduction of a 30% tariff on all Sri Lankan products entering the U.S., effective August 1, 2025.



Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salinda arrested in Malaysia

Three criminals, Kehelbaddara Padme, Commando Salinda, and Battaramulle Sanjeewa, have reportedly been arrested in Malaysia today (July 9).



Police officer arrested over Rs. 200,000 bribe

A police officer was taken into custody this afternoon (July 9) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with a bribery incident.



Sri Lanka Public Security Minister: Pillayan had prior knowledge of Easter Sunday attacks

Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today (July 9) that investigations have revealed Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pillayan, who was held at the Batticaloa Prison, had prior knowledge of the Easter Sunday attacks.



Sri Lanka Prisons Chief granted bail over inmate release

Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequently remanded, has been granted bail today (July 9) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.



Nishantha Jayaweera sworn in as NPP national list MP

Ushettige Don Nishantha Jayaweera was sworn in as a National List Member of Parliament (MP) representing the National People’s Power (NPP) before Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne this morning (July 9).