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Trump announces a 90-day pause on increased tariffs but escalates China trade war

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on increased tariffs for countries hit by recent US levies, while dramatically escalating the trade conflict with China. In ... Read More


Grade 6 admission appeals open from April 9

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a special announcement regarding Grade 6 admissions based on the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results. According to the announcement, app... Read More


April salary increase to be paid on 10

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Ministry of Public Administration has informed Ministry Secretaries and Heads of Institutions that the increased April salaries of public servants should be paid on April 10.... Read More


Courtesy Call on Prime Minister by the Incoming IMF Mission Chief

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The International Montery Fund (IMF) delegation paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (07) at the Prime Minister's Office to review the economic aff... Read More


Tourist arrivals rise 9.6% in March, boosting hopes for 2025 target

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Sri Lanka recorded a 9.6% increase in tourist arrivals in March this year compared to the same month last year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). ... Read More


ASPI plunges 713 points as panic selling grips CSE amid global tariff shock

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange closed in red territory today, weighed down by price losses in major banking counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank, and Sampath Bank. ... Read More


MP Chamara Sampath granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was granted bail today by the Colombo Magistrate's Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or... Read More


Four killed in gas tank explosion fire at Kurunegala fuel station (Video)

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Four people were killed and four others injured following a fire triggered by a gas tank explosion at a fuel station in the Wehera area along the Kurunegala-Colombo road last nig... Read More


Hiru reigns supreme across multiple media awards, the brightest star in Sri Lanka's media universe

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Hiru Media Network today stands as a beacon of unparalleled media excellence, its remarkable achievements underscored by a sweep of prestigious accolades from across the industry... Read More


Injunction against LG Elections' activities in some areas including Colombo Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Court of Appeal today (07) issued a stay order temporarily halting further action related to the conduct of elections for several local government bodies, including the Colom... Read More