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Trump threatens India with 'substantial' tariff hike for buying Russian oil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Donald Trump has threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs against India over its purchase of oil from Russia. "They [India] don't care how many people in Ukraine are being kil... Read More


Kandy to be developed as a Virtual City under 'Clean Sri Lanka' project

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to commence the production of the Virtual City Project by Sri Lanka Telecom, using the funds allocated for the "Clean... Read More


Cabinet approves amendment of Child Protection Authority Act

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to amend the Child Protection Authority Act No. 50 of 1998. The Cabinet Spokesman said it has been around 25 years after passing the... Read More


Resolution for removal of Deshabandu from IGP post passed in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Resolution for the removal of Mr. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been passes in the Parliament. A total of 177 members vote... Read More


11 Indians remanded over alleged online gambling racket

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Eleven Indian nationals who were arrested by Thalangama Police for allegedly engaging in illegal online gambling activities in the country have been remanded until August 07 by th... Read More


Chinese Embassy says letter to Sri Lankan media heads is 'fake'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Embassy of China in Sri Lanka has confirmed that the letter circulating on social media, with the embassy' letterhead and with the signature of the Chinese Ambassador, alleged... Read More


PM briefs Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna chapters on educationreforms

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Chief Prelates of the Sri Lanka Amarapura and the Ramanna chapters have emphasized to the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya that contributing to the new education reforms ... Read More


No special security for Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka - Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- No special security has been given to Israeli nationals currently in Sri Lanka as tourists, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. Speaking at the weekly ... Read More


703 individuals arrested during special island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- A total of 703 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-... Read More


PUCSL conducts public hearing into nationwide power outage

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The public hearing conducted by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding the nationwide power outage that occurred on February 9, 2025, commenced this mornin... Read More