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Fuel taxes cannot be reduced until loans are fully repaid - Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- There is no possibility of removing the taxes imposed on fuel until the loans obtained by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) are fully repaid, Minister of Energy Eng. Kumara ... Read More


Gold will be exempted from tariffs, says Donald Trump

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that gold will be exempted from tariffs, leading to a material drop in gold futures prices. "Gold will not be Tariffed!" said Trump in a ... Read More


Constitutional Council likely to ratify name of new IGP today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene today (12). The council is scheduled to convene under the chairmanship of Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at 1:30 p.... Read More


Suspected gunman arrested in Meegoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place in Meegoda this afternoon (12) has been arrested, police said. The former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member, Shantha... Read More


Donald Trump announces another 90-day pause on China tariffs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The US and China have extended their trade truce until 10 November, just hours before a jump in tariffs had been set to take effect. In a joint statement, the world's two bigges... Read More


CBK denies taking legal action over repeal of Presidents' Entitlements Act

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has denied recent media reports claiming she has joined other ex-presidents in taking legal action against the repeal of the P... Read More


Several spells of showers expected across the country today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Published by HT Digital Content Services with p... Read More


26 injured after bus-tipper truck head-on collision in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A total of 26 individuals have been injured in a road accident that occurred along the Colombo-Batticaloa main road in Batu Oya, Minneriya, police stated. According to police, t... Read More


20 injured after bus-tipper truck head-on collision in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- At least 20 people have sustained injuries and admitted to hospital following an accident in Minneriya, police stated. The accident was a result of a head-on collision between a... Read More


Sri Lanka's first-ever AI Expo and Conference to be held in September

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka will host its first-ever National AI Expo & Conference on September 29-30, 2025, at which the nation's comprehensive AI roadmap will be unveiled, according to the Minis... Read More