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China says will 'fight to the end' in US trade war

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- China said on Tuesday (Oct 14) it was ready to "fight to the end" in a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 100 per ce... Read More


'Ishara Sewwandi' arrested in Nepal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- 'Ishara Sewwandi', the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa,' has reportedly b... Read More


US Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka updated

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The United States of America has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka. The U.S. Department of State has issued the updated advisory under Level 2, and it reportedly include... Read More


Colombo stock market cap crosses Rs. 8 trillion for first time

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The total market capitalization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the Rs. 8 trillion mark for the very first time in history today with an impressive 40.48% year-to-dat... Read More


Foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa must obtain ETA prior to arrival in Sri Lanka from Oct. 15

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- It has been made mandatory for all foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the country. The... Read More


Foreign nationals eligible for free visa must obtain ETA prior to arrival in Sri Lanka from Oct. 15

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- It has been made mandatory for all foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the country. The... Read More


Indian officials seize drugs worth Rs 500 million trafficked from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) India have seized drugs worth around Rs. 500 million illegally transported from Colombo to Bengaluru. Three persons, including a ... Read More


IMF chief says world lacks ethical, regulatory base to manage rise of AI

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Countries around the world lack the regulatory and ethical foundations needed to manage the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kr... Read More


New time-based tariff scheme for BESS approved

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The government has approved the introduction of a Time-Based Tariff Scheme for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) integrated with Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (RTSPV) installati... Read More


Will electricity tariffs increase?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The final decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs will be announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today (14). The Ceylon Electricity Boa... Read More