Year: 2025
Sri Lanka is fast becoming a colony of India – Pubudu Jayagoda
Sri Lanka is fast becoming a colony of India in the aftermath of the agreements signed on 05 April, said the Frontline Socialist...
New US tariff to affect very adversely on Sri Lankan exports
The tariff newly-imposed by the US will have a very adverse effect on Sri Lankan exports, said professor of economics Priyanga Dunusinghe of...
Traditional left-right divide “largely irrelevant,” says Prof. Herath
Former parliamentarian Prof. Charitha Herath has called for a more nuanced understanding of emerging political currents in Sri Lanka, urging a move away...
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry alarmed by US tariff of 30%, hopes for cut
Distress is in store for Sri Lanka’s garments sector if the island nation is unable to clinch a tariff lower than the 30%...
Milk powder prices increased
The price of imported milk powder has been increased, with a 400g packet rising by Rs. 100 to Rs. 1,200, the Sri Lanka...
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...
