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US tariff sparks export diversification push in SL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) convened a high-level forum yesterday to address the repercussions of the 20 percent tariff imposed by the US on a range of Sri Lankan... Read More


Former DIG Priyantha Jayakody released on bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Priyantha Jayakody, who was in remand custody over allegations of lodging a false complaint, has been granted bail by the M... Read More


Judicial Service Commission flags poor upkeep of judges' residences

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has instructed all judicial officers to ensure that their official residences and surrounding environs, including boundary walls, are kept cl... Read More


Chichi's rocket found' - Critics left puzzled

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- In a shocking revelation and also biting on their own words, the NPP government yesterday admitted that Supreme SAT Ltd., which launched a communications satellite into space in N... Read More


Three Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 12.16 million worth of 'Kush'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Three Indian nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning while attempting to smuggle in a stock of "Kush" cannabis valued at Rs. 12.16 mil... Read More


Govt deploys team to find sugar mafia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The government,which is in a quandary over the inability to sell off brown sugar manufactured at four local factories, has deployed a team to investigate whether a mafia is involv... Read More


Over 1,000 vacancies for specialist doctors in Sri Lanka: Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today revealed that there is a shortage of 1,139 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka. He told Parliament that only 2042 specialist doctors are a... Read More


Bill to repeal Presidents' entitlements presented to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented in Parliament the Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill which aims to repeal the Presidents' Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986. The... Read More


NR Consultation case against Namal: CID still awaiting AG's advice

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court tody sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Pa... Read More


No final agreement yet with US: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Sri Lanka has neither reached a final agreement on any matter with the United States nor signed any agreements so far, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today. Making a spe... Read More