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Donald Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US would impose a 19 percent tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were ... Read More


A'pura Hospital sexual assault case: Suspect seeks to make another statement in court

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has rejected a request made by a former army soldier, who is a suspect in a sexual assault case involving a female specialist doctor undergoin... Read More


CID chief Shani Abeysekara named a witness in Eknaligoda case

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Attorney General's Department today (16) informed the Colombo High Court that the incumbent Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Shani Abeysekara, has bee... Read More


Two killed as New Jersey and New York City battered by heavy rain and flash floods

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Two people were killed in New Jersey during flash flooding as severe storms lashed the New York City area on Monday night into Tuesday, submerging cars and flooding subway statio... Read More


"Artha" National Programme launched

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The official launch of the "Artha" National Programme took place in Colombo yesterday (15). The inaugural ceremony of the national initiative to provide a monthly allowance of R... Read More


Police Constable arrested over 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder released on bail

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has granted bail to Hasitha Roshan, a Constable attached to Athurugiriya Police, who was remanded in custody on suspicion of involvement in the mur... Read More


India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The advisory comes amid rising security concerns... Read More


Court allows to detain and question 2 suspects in Kahawatta shooting incident

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Police have been granted permission to detain for a period of seven days and question two of the four suspects arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a youth in ... Read More


Over 50 LG bodies yet to be formed despite nearly 2 months since polls

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Although almost two months have passed since the 2025 Local Government Elections concluded, councils have reportedly not yet been formed under new Mayors or Chairpersons in over ... Read More


Over 1.3 mln illegal narcotic pills seized by Navy in Kalpitiya; five arrested

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Sri Lanka Navy announced that five individuals have been taken into custody along with three dinghy boats and a large stock of illegal narcotic pills during a maritime operat... Read More