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Opinion

Trump’s trade tariffs pose hidden threats to Sri Lankan economy

While U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war primarily targeted global economic heavyweights like China and the European Union, its ripple effects are being...

Sports

Govt suspends Sri Lanka Rugby, installs task Force to oversee reforms

In a significant shake-up to the administration of Sri Lanka Rugby, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has suspended the organisation’s registration with immediate...

Sri Lanka

IMF awaits electricity tariff reforms before approving Sri Lanka’s fourth review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made it clear that the approval of Sri Lanka’s fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)...

Sri Lanka

CC rejects President’s Auditor General nominee for second time

The Constitutional Council has, for the second time, rejected the nomination of Mr. H.T.P. Chandana for the post of Auditor General. Mr. Chandana,...

Politics

UNP sets strict selection criteria for Local Government members

The United National Party (UNP) has announced its decision to appoint representatives to local government bodies solely based on the percentage of votes...

Sri Lanka

Over 4,600 health professionals have migrated since 2022 – Health Minister

A total of 4,642 Sri Lankan healthcare professionals have migrated to foreign countries between 2022 and 2025, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said....

Sri Lanka

CoPF flags revenue losses in vehicle import tax collection

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has expressed concern over potential losses to state revenue due to inconsistencies in the taxation of imported...

Business

CBSL reduces Overnight Policy Rate to 7.75%

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25...

Sri Lanka

Govt has failed to resolve fertilizer crisis – Farmers’ Struggle Movement

The Farmers’ Struggle Movement has slammed the government for failing to resolve the ongoing fertilizer crisis, warning that continued inaction could force nationwide...

Sri Lanka

Govt salt imports diverted to private firm, resold at higher price – Mujibur

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has accused Lanka Salt Limited of selling imported salt at a heavily discounted rate to a...