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US tariff reduction on Sri Lankan exports welcomed: Harsha

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Expressing his happiness over the decision by the USA to reduce tariffs on Sri Lankan exports, Opposition MP Harsha de Silva said credit goes to all who worked on it, both seen an... Read More


Cancer cases soar in Sri Lanka amid lifestyle gaps: Health expert

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Cancer incidence in Sri Lanka is rising at an alarming rate due to a combination of aging population, unhealthy lifestyles, environmental pollution, and limited access to treatmen... Read More


Sri Lanka records first successful IVF birth in state sector

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The first successful childbirth following in-vitro fertilization (IVF) conducted within Sri Lanka's state health sector was carried out yesterday (31) at the North Colombo Teachin... Read More


Little cause for celebration on new tariff announcement: Ali Sabry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- There is little cause for celebration despite the new tariff structure announced by the Trump administration, former Finance Minister Ali Sabry said. He said in a post on X that ... Read More


Sri Lanka to host LPL in Nov-Dec

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will take place from November 27 to December 23, 2025. The tournament, which has become a ke... Read More


Rear seat belt rule takes effect: Police alert at Kottawa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Police officers began informing drivers of light vehicles near the Kottawa entrance of the Southern Expressway today (August 1) about a new safety regulation that has come into ef... Read More


Former Deputy Minister Chandrasena released on bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Former Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Special Projects, S.M Chandrasena, was released on bail today by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga. The court ... Read More


Government to continue engagements with US to get more tariff reduction

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The government will continue engagements with the United States with a hope to get further tariff reductions if possible, Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma said today. Sp... Read More


Sri Lanka should aim for further reduction of US tariff: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- While expressing his happiness on the US government's decision to cut tariffs to 20% for Sri Lankan goods, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today that Sri Lanka should aim ... Read More


Supermarket fined Rs. 600,000 for selling expired food items

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Aluthkade Magistrate's Court has imposed a total fine of Rs. 600,000 on three branches of a leading supermarket chain after they pleaded guilty to selling expired food items. ... Read More