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Deputy Minister hints at bilateral trade agreement with US before August 1

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Sri Lanka hopes to go for a bilateral trade agreement with the USA on or before August 1, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha hinted in Parliament today. "What... Read More


Reach out to White House directly over tariff deal: Sajith tells government

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The government must initiate direct negotitiations with the White House over the tariff deal without focusing only on negotiations with the US Department of Commerce and Trade re... Read More


Bribery Commission can arrest former Minister Rajitha without a warrant: Magistrate

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kakunawela today informed the Bribery Commission that there is no need to obtain a court-issued arrest warrant to apprehend former Fisherie... Read More


Colombo Stock Exchange hits historic high as ASPI surpasses 18,500

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a historic milestone today as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossed the 18,500-point mark for the first time in the market's history. ... Read More


Hashan Tillakaratne's wife Apsari in hot water after her interview, clad in AirLanka saree

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Former Sri Lankan cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne's wife Apsari, who was once an airhostess of SriLankan airlines is in hot water after her interview with a website, clad in a sare... Read More


Nothing agreed upon to get tariffs reduced: Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Claiming that Sri Lanka has not agreed to offer anything to the United States to get the tariff reduced to 30 percent from the 44 percent, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasin... Read More


U.S. 30% tariffs a wake-up call for Sri Lanka's export economy, says former ambassador Kananathan

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The United States yesterday"s announcement of a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan imports marks a significant blow to the country's export sector, with estimated losses projected between ... Read More


Over 48,000 tourists arrive during first eight days of July

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Sri Lanka recorded 48,300 tourist arrivals during the first eight days of July 2025, according to the latest data issued by the tourism authorities. So far, 2025 has seen a grow... Read More


Tickets sold out for Sri Lanka-Bangladesh T20I series opener

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that tickets for the opening T20 International between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy have... Read More


Sri Lanka will not retaliate against U.S. tariff hike: Presidential Advisor

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Government has no plans to retaliate by increasing tariffs on U.S. goods in response to the 30 percent tariff currently imposed on Sri Lankan exports, Senior Advisor to the P... Read More