Year: 2025
No final deal yet on US tariff reduction – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake clarified in Parliament today (7) that no agreement has been finalised or signed with the United States regarding the...
Trump imposes extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, ties hit new low
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian oil in...
Mahinda slams move to revoke former Presidents’ privileges as “revenge”
The Government’s move to strip former Presidents of their official privileges is an act of political revenge rather than a matter of genuine...
One in five Sri Lankan students show signs of depression
A recent school health survey conducted by the Ministry of Health has brought to light troubling mental health trends among Sri Lankan students,...
Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrested by Bribery Commission over compensation fraud
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa was arrested this morning (6) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)...
Uproar in Parliament over scholarships from President’s Fund
Parliament descended into uproar this morning when Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna defended himself against allegations of receiving financial assistance from...
BYD scandal: Importers may face penalties
Sri Lanka Customs will take action regarding discrepancies identified in the declared motor capacities of certain BYD electric vehicles imported into the country,...
AFC fines Sri Lankan footballer for displaying political message
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has imposed a $2,000 fine on Sri Lankan footballer Mohamed Thilham for displaying a “Pray for Free Palestine”...
Sri Lanka–US trade talks ongoing, 20% tariff cut not yet finalised
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha said that the proposed reduction of tariffs to 20% under ongoing trade...
Malawi and Zambia named as first nations in US pilot project requiring $15,000 visa bonds
The State Department says visa holders must arrive and depart the US via Boston Logan Airport, JFK Airport, and Dulles Airport. / Reuters
