#Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka grants host of concessions to US in tariff negotiations – Sunday Times report
Sri Lanka granted the United States a wide range of concessions in exchange for the US reducing its “reciprocal tariff” on Sri Lankan...
Imported BYD vehicles may have underdeclared to reduce tax obligations, says Customs
Sri Lanka Customs have detained the BYD vehicles imported from China at the port, as an issue has arisen regarding their engine capacity....
US embassy looks into NPP’s infiltration of youth clubs
The US embassy in Colombo has inquired into the current activities of youth clubs, political sources said, following claims in society that they...
Joseph Stalin walks out of meeting chaired by PM
Several teachers’ unions walked out in protest from an Education Ministry briefing on proposed educational reforms, chaired by subject minister, prime minister Harini...
India–Sri Lanka power link in limbo amid confusion and delays
The status of the India-Sri Lanka electricity grid connectivity project remains unclear amid conflicting signals from Sri Lankan authorities. Despite media reports suggesting...
Muslim health workers targeted by hijab ban in Trincomalee
MP Rishad Bathiudeen, the leader of the All-Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), has urged health minister Nalinda Jayatissa to immediately intervene and protect the...
Minister booed off stage for politicizing youth councils
Minister of Plantation Industries Samantha Vidyaratna was jeered at an event in Badulla on Saturday (02). The incident took place during a District...
US tariff cut linked to security deal? UNP presses Govt for transparency
The United National Party (UNP) has welcomed the reduction in reciprocal tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka by the United States, while urging the...
