Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures Sri Lankan garment sector is set to benefit following reforms by the British government to simplify imports from developing countries like Sri Lanka. 13-07-2025 [More]
Prime Minister briefs MPs on proposed new education reforms The first awareness programme on the proposed education reforms scheduled to be implemented from 2026 was held on Friday (July 11) at the Parliament complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. 13-07-2025 [More]
Scrutiny grows over Texas flood response as death toll hits 120 170 still missing Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny yesterday over the response to flash flooding that has left at least 120 people dead as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives. 13-07-2025 [More]
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother adjourned The Colombo High Court has directed the Attorney General to recall the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 12-07-2025 [More]
Substandard drug imports Indictment proceedings against Keheliya postponed The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has postponed the serving of indictments on former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and other accused in the case concerning the import of substandard Human Immunoglobulin vials. 12-07-2025 [More]
US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India India could pose stiff competition to Sri Lanka and the Philippines for nearly a fifth of their exports to the United States as both countries are facing high import duties under new US trade arrangement according to an analysis. 12-07-2025 [More]
2024 O/L Exam Results 13392 students obtain 9A passes The Commissioner General of Examinations A.K.S. Indika Kumari announced that a total of 237026 students have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced Level based on the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination. 12-07-2025 [More]
Donald Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 35% tariff rate for goods imported from Canada starting August 1. 12-07-2025 [More]
Shooting incident reported in Panadura one injured An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident reported in Hirana Panadura earlier today (11) police said. 12-07-2025 [More]
2024 O/L Exam results released The results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released online the Department of Examination announced. 12-07-2025 [More]
