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AKD's silent, pragmatic leadership enabled SL to reduce U.S. tariffs to 20 per cent - Malik Samarawickrama

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Former International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama yesterday hailed the government for getting the U.S. reciprocal tariffs reduced to 20 per cent, enabling Sri Lankan goods ... Read More


Law enforcers turn lawbreakers in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- In 2025, Sri Lanka witnessed an unprecedented crackdown on police corruption, with over 300 officers suspended for various offences, including direct involvement in drug trafficki... Read More


42 hospitalised after bus overturns in Dehiowita

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- 42 hospitalised after bus overturns in Dehiowita At least 42 people were admitted to hospital after a bus toppled this morning in the Dehiowita area along the Kegalle-Avissawella... Read More


Lax visa enforcement sparks illegal foreign businesses, unlawful activities in SL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- The poor enforcement of the Immigrants and Emigrants Act has led to foreign nationals from countries such as Israel, India and Russia engaging in employment activities and busines... Read More


SLTB introduces platform for passenger feedback

Colombo, Aug. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has introduced a mechanism to receive passenger feedback, ideas, complaint and suggestions on public transport. SLTB Chief Executive Officer Ma... Read More


Man shot dead in Hungama over land dispute

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- A man was shot dead this afternoon in the Pingama area of Hungama, Ambalantota, following a dispute over a paddy field, police said. They said the suspect used a licensed firearm... Read More


Education reform a collective responsibility: PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Sri Lanka's new education reform is not just an initiative of the Education Ministry or the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, but a collective responsibility that ... Read More


Hrithik Roshan arrives in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 2 -- Famous Indian actor Hrithik Roshan arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this evening to attend the grand opening ceremony of the Cinnamon City of Dreams Hotel i... Read More


BASL flags delay in appointing RTI Commission chair

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has sent a reminder to the Speaker of Parliament, who also serves as the Chairman of the Constitutional Council, regarding the long-pending... Read More


Speaker's residence to be transformed into center for parliamentary studies

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee has agreed to a proposal to convert the official residence of the Speaker into a dedicated "Center for Parliamentary Studies and Researc... Read More