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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


Eight youth seriously injured after van plunges off precipice in Nanu Oya

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- A total of eight individuals sustained serious injuries when a van veered off the road and plunged about 70 feet down a precipice in Nanu Oya. The van was carrying a group of yo... Read More


Ceylon Chamber urges continued engagement to secure further US tariffreduction

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has welcomed the reduction by the United States in the reciprocal tariff rate from 44% to 30% and urged the government to continue discussion... Read More


Wife of 'Harak Kata' among arrested with 'Kehelbaddara Padme' and 'Commando Salinda' in Malaysia

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The wife of Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias "Harak Kata", who is also believed to be the mistress of "Kehelbaddara Padme", has reportedly been arrested by Interpol along wit... Read More


Trump's 30% tariff will be in addition to existing duties on Sri Lankan exports to US - Hulangamuwa

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The reciprocal 30% tariff proposed by the US President Donald Trump yesterday (09), will be in addition to the existing duties imposed on products exported from Sri Lanka to the ... Read More