Month: July 2025
US tariffs could cost Sri Lanka 50,000 jobs
Sri Lanka’s export-driven economy may be on the brink of a major setback, with the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) warning that...
Sri Lanka’s outdated laws choke e-commerce, stranding thousands of parcels at Customs
Thousands of parcels ordered by Sri Lankan consumers from global e-commerce platforms such as TEMU, AliExpress, and eBay remain stranded at Sri Lanka...
Opposition considers no-confidence motion against Speaker
A coalition of opposition parties is reportedly preparing to table a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, with a final...
Sri Lanka to introduce property taxes in 2027
Sri Lanka will introduce a nationwide property tax system by the first quarter of 2027, as part of the government’s ongoing fiscal reform...
Nurses’ Union warns of staff shortage following retirement age cut
The Public Service United Nurses’ Union has expressed concern that the government’s move to reduce the mandatory retirement age for nurses to 60...
BRICS nations hit back at ‘emperor’ Donald Trump over tariff threats
Leaders at the BRICS summit of developing nations have lashed out at US President Donald Trump’s latest threat of an extra tariff on...
One in seven Sri Lankans hurt in accidents annually
Accidents constitute the largest cause of hospital admissions in Sri Lanka, with approximately one million people requiring inpatient care annually due to such...
Sri Lanka announce T20I squad for upcoming Bangladesh series
Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have named the 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh. With the conclusion of the ongoing...
Govt withholding development funds despite Rs. 500 Bn allocation – NCASL
The National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL) alleges that the government of deliberately stalling public development projects, despite allocating a substantial Rs....
BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions
The BRICS bloc of developing economies at their summit in Brazil on Sunday condemned the increase of tariffs and attacks on Iran, but...
