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China opposes U.S. demand for tariffs on China over Russian oil purchase

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- China firmly opposes a U.S. demand that Group of Seven (G7) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) countries impose tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on China due to the count... Read More


Four invasive ornamental fish species banned by Fisheries Ministry

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A gazette notification has been issued banning the import and sale of four invasive ornamental fish species by the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources, and Ocean Resources.... Read More


Australia reports decline in HIV, surge in common STIs

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Australia's 2024 sexual health report shows a concerning rise in common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) alongside a decline in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnose... Read More


Army deployed to contain fire in 'Nonpareil Reserve', over 1,000 acres of land destroyed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka Army personnel have been deployed to help control the forest fire that broke out in the Nonpareil Reserve in Balangoda, according to Ada Derana reporter. The fire, wh... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for several districts including Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in the Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala ... Read More


Sri Lanka economy reports 4.9% growth in second quarter

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday (15). The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) Sri Lanka, has rele... Read More


Report on motor capacity of BYD vehicles released expected in coming weeks: AG informs court

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that the report of the expert committee appointed to determine the motor capacity of BYD vehicles-which were previou... Read More


Sampath Manamperi informs willingness to surrender to court through attorneys

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- An attorney representing Sampath Manamperi informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that his client is prepared to surrender to the relevant Magistrate's Court in connection with... Read More


Renovation of Maradana Railway Station launched under Dream Destination program

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The renovation of the Maradana Railway Station, under the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" and "Dream Destination" initiatives, was officially launched this morning (15) under the... Read More


Officer attached to Galle Housing Development Authority office arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A Technical Officer attached to the Galle office of the National Housing Development Authority has been arrested on bribery charges. According to a complaint lodged by a reside... Read More