Month: July 2025
Supreme Court orders strict implementation of anti-ragging guidelines in universities
The Supreme Court yesterday (9) directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to strictly enforce the existing guidelines aimed at preventing ragging in universities...
Trump slaps 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports
US President Donald J. Trump has notified President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that the United States will impose a 30% tariff on all Sri...
Trump promises more tariff letters and warns BRICS of what’s coming
President Donald Trump said at least seven countries can expect tariff letters on Wednesday morning, as he ramped up pressure on nations to...
Committee to investigate Central Cultural Fund spending under Sajith Premadasa
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of a three-member committee, chaired by retired High Court Judge G.M.W. Pradeep Jayathilake, to investigate alleged financial...
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports dip in May
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports saw a marginal decline of 0.63% in May 2025 compared to the same period last year, with total earnings...
Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh by 99 runs to seal ODI series
Sri Lanka stormed to a 99-run win over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at Pallekele on Tuesday, sealing the three-match series...
Pelwatte Sugar: Drivers protest over two-month delay in allowance payments
A group of drivers and transport workers attached to the Pelwatte Sugar Industries staged a protest on Monday in front of the factory,...
Medical specialists urge Health Ministry to address misinformation on complex medical procedures
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has urged the Ministry of Health to initiate an expert investigation into recent public criticisms targeting complex...
Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways, according to Emirates search data
Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates,...
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserve assets decline
Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserve assets have decreased by US$ 206 million to US$ 6.08 billion in June 2025, data released by the...
