Industries Minister downplays impact of US tariffs
The 44% tariff imposed on Sri Lanka’s exports to the US under the new policy introduced by President Donald Trump does not pose...
The eighth 7-star hotel in the world is being built in Teldeniya, says Nalin Hewage
Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage stated that there are only seven seven-star hotels in the world and the eighth hotel is currently being constructed...
Bribery Commission to take action against government officials
Cases will soon be filed against several officials in the current government, and charge sheets have already been signed for some of them,...
Election Commission suspends New Year relief packages
The Election Commission has temporarily suspended the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) government’s program to provide subsidized food packages for the Sinhala and...
Thousands of apparel sector jobs at risk due to U.S. tariff policy
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has expressed its concern over the Reciprocal Tariff policy announced by the US government. The new tariffs proposed could...
Tariff structure is shaped by past policy directions, says Deputy Foreign Minister
The recent tariff announcement by US president Donald Trump has added new pressures to global trade-including for countries like ours, which have longstanding...
CID launches probe into Namal Rajapaksa’s attorney-at-law qualification
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa fraudulently obtained his attorney-at-law qualification. The...
CEB suffers over Rs. 3 billion loss from solar power project
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has incurred a loss of Rs. 3,300 million due to the unlawful handover of a 100 megawatt solar...
Police seek public help to recover Kandana St. Sebastian’s laurel crown and gold jewelry
The Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for stealing the laurel crown, gold jewelry, and arrows from the...
