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Case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa postponed

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The case filed against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act was ordered by the Colombo High Court to be called... Read More


China's Ambassador bids farewell after 6 years of deepening Sri Lanka ties

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- China's Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, who will conclude his six-year tenure on July 31, said the warmth and friendship of the Sri Lankan people have left a lasting impres... Read More


Four arrested over Wattala shooting

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Four individuals, including a woman, were arrested suspected to ne linked to the fatal shooting of a person attending a party at an event hall in Kadirana, Palliyawatta in the Wa... Read More


Gun attack targeting 'Kudu Roshan' kills close associate

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Unidentified attackers arriving in a black motor car have opened fire during a birthday party near the Kadirana Bridge in Palliyawatta, Wattala, last night (23). The victim died... Read More


No-confidence motion against Justice Minister debated today

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The no-confidence motion presented by the opposition against the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, is scheduled to be debated to... Read More


Showers expected in coastal areas

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Showers may occur in coastal areas of Western and North Western provinces, as well as Galle and Matara districts today (24) morning, according to a statement issued by the Depart... Read More


Sri Lanka secures lower 10% US tariff rate following forced labour import ban

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Sri Lanka has secured a lower 10% tariff rate on its exports to the United States under a new Section 301 trade directive, following a swift policy decision in Colombo to enact a... Read More


Sri Lanka's US tariff cut to 10%: Compliance costs could hit export demand, warns economist

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Reduced tariff welcomed, but new challenges emerge Sri Lanka's export sector has secured a reduction in tariffs imposed by the United States, with exports now subject to a 10% t... Read More


Major projects deepen Sri Lanka-China strategic partnership

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Bilateral ties and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and China reached new heights through key infrastructure projects and mutual support over the past six years. The outgo... Read More


Eight mangrove ecosystems in Puttalam declared as new reserves

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Eight mangrove forests in the Puttalam district will be declared as new reserves in line with the national programme to protect the country's forest system for future generations... Read More