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Italy qualify for T20 World Cup for first time

Srilanka, July 12 -- They have won the FIFA World Cup four times but in a historic first, Italy's men's cricket team, led by a former Australian Test opener Joe Burns, has qualified for the 2026 T20 W... Read More


US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India

Srilanka, July 12 -- India could pose sti competition to Sri Lanka and the Philippines for nearly a fth of their exports to the United States as both countries are facing high import duties under new ... Read More


Unidentified female body found in sea near Pigeon Island bridge

Srilanka, July 12 -- An unidentified female body was discovered in the sea beneath the bridge leading to Pigeon Island in the Matara Police Division, the Police Media Division said. The body was foun... Read More


Reciprocal tariff SL firm against U.S. proposed restrictive trading with China

Srilanka, July 12 -- In the conduct of negotiations for the reduction of reciprocal tariffs, the U.S. authorities have proposed some restrictive measures on trading with China, but Sri Lanka has decli... Read More


Trump nominates Eric Meyer as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, July 12 -- The White House has nominated Eric Meyer, a seasoned American diplomat from California, to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Democratic So... Read More


Sri Lanka's recovery at risk without growth commission: CEPA

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A new report from a group of eminent economic thinkers has proposed the formulation of an independent growth commission to guide Sri Lanka towards sustained economic recovery and... Read More


Tariff tensions tighten thread in SL's textile trade

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Sri Lanka's apparel sector, a key pillar of the island's export economy, yesterday raised red flags over the United States' move to impose a 30 percent reciprocal tariff on all S... Read More


2024 (2025) O/L results released

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The results of the 2024 (2025) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination were released today, Examinations Department Commissioner General A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage said. She tol... Read More


Over 7,000 dansals inspected on Esala Poya Day: PHI union

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) carried out inspections at 7,067 dansals across the country yesterday in connection with the Esala Poya Day, Union Secretary Chamil Muthukuda anno... Read More


Trump's Tariff Blow and the Free Trade Myth: Sri Lanka's Economic Trap Exposed

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- In a shocking move that sent tremors through Sri Lanka's export sector, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan apparel imports into the United States... Read More