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8,355 'Dansal' registered for Esala Poya

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- A total of 8,355 'Dansal' have been registered across the island in line with Esala Full Moon Poya Day, according to the Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU). Accordingly, org... Read More


Brazil vows to match US tariffs after Trump threatens 50% levy

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he is ready to match any tariffs imposed on Brazil by the United States. Lula was responding to Wednesday"s threat by his ... Read More


US pledges to continuously support Sri Lanka's health and mass media sectors

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- A meeting between Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung, was held this afternoon (10), at the Ministry of Healt... Read More


Decision on petition over Seethawaka PS chairman election to be delivered on July 14

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Court of Appeal has announced that the order on the petition filed against the holding of a secret ballot to elect the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Seethawaka Pradeshi... Read More


Mahathir Mohamad turns 100, Ex-President Ranil extends birthday wishes

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his birthday wishes to former Prime Minister Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad, who turned 100 on Thursday (July 10). Mahathir Mohamad... Read More


Today is Esala Full Moon Poya Day

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Esala Full Moon Poya Day falls today (July 10). Esala Poya is considered one of the most significant days in the Buddhist calendar, as it marks several important events in B... Read More


Bangladesh proposes to increase imports from US in tariff talks

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Bangladesh has proposed to increase imports from the US on the first day of tariff talks between the two countries, a Bangladeshi official said on Thursday. "Bangladesh, on the ... Read More


Energy Minister-Trade union reps discuss draft legislation on CEB restructuring

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- A discussion has been held between trade union representatives and Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody regarding the draft legislation and the process related to the restructuring... Read More


Trump Tariff: Exports volume will reduce but real challenge is rates of Sri Lanka's competitors - expert

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The reduction in US reciprocal tariff on exports from Sri Lanka to 30% from previously announced 44% is positive news for local businesses, however the rate is a substantial incr... Read More


Gold prices rise as Dollar weakens amid uncertainty with Trump Tariffs

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Gold prices rose on Thursday, driven by the weakness of the U.S. dollar amid heightened global trade tensions, following President Donald Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs... Read More