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Dilith urges regular dialogue after 'positive progress' on US tariffs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Sarvajana Balaya leader MP Dilith Jayaweera emphasised the need for Sri Lanka to diversify its export basket and to engage in regular and comprehensive dialogue with trade partner... Read More


Donald Trump reduces tariff on Sri Lanka to 20%, New tariffs go into effect from Aug 7

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% from 44% announced in April, the White House said. Trump had initial... Read More


Ceylon Chamber commends tariff reduction, urges long-term trade strategy with US

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has commended the Government of Sri Lanka and the national negotiation team for securing a further reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate imp... Read More


Heat advisory issued for severalareas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a Warm Weather Advisory for the North-Central and Eastern provinces, and the Monaragala and Hambantota districts. It states that the heat in... Read More


UNP commends govt for tariff negotiations, seeks details on US trade deal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The United National Party (UNP) has welcomed the recent executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, which further reduces the reciprocal tariff rates on Sri Lankan expo... Read More


Sri Lanka should aim for under 15% - Sajith says after US tariff cut

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, Sajith Premadasa, has welcomed the recent decision by the United States to reduce the trade tariff imposed on Sri Lankan exports to 20 p... Read More


Sri Lanka to continue trade discussions with US after tariff relief - Finance Secretary

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The United States has announced a reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate imposed on goods imported from Sri Lanka, lowering it from 30 percent to 20 percent. According to a stat... Read More


Piumi Hansamali & Viranjith Thambugala to be indicted for tax evasion

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that it intends to file a case before the Colombo High Court against well-known model Piumi Hansama... Read More


No Laugfs Gas price revision in August

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- LAUGFS Gas PLC has confirmed that there will be no price revision for domestic gas cylinder refills in the month of August, 2025. This was announced by the Cluster Director/CEO o... Read More


Rohitha Abeygunawardena's son-in-law granted bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Dhanushka Weerakkody, the son-in-law of Member of Parliament Rohitha Abeygunawardena, has been granted bail after being produced before the Matugama Magistrate's Court. Weerakkod... Read More