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PUCSL to investigate controversial coal imports

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- An investigation into the controversial import of low-quality coal began following a directive from the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategy Development. T... Read More


Aswesuma elderly allowance for February today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Elderly allowances under the first and second phases of the Aswesuma welfare scheme will be credited to bank accounts today (26). The Welfare Benefits Board confirmed that the di... Read More


Youth dies in motorcycle crash

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- A 27-year-old man died following a motorcycle crash on the Sippukulama-Galenbindunuwewa road in the Mihintale police area, according to police reports. The incident occurred las... Read More


SC Trump tariff pivot makes Sri Lanka lose its silver lining

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- For Sri Lanka's multi-billion dollar apparel industry, volatility has become the only constant in 2026. After months of what industry leaders described as "borderline panic" ove... Read More


US imposes 10% blanket duty for 150 days

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- For Sri Lanka's export-driven economy, yesterday (24) marked a significant shift in trade relations with the United States. Following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United... Read More


Pressure mounts on CBSL as even a thinktank weighs in on inflation target

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Central Bank has set an inflation target of 5%, but economists and policy experts are increasingly concerned that this benchmark may be too high for the country's cur... Read More


Sri Lanka and Portugal to establish joint committee

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel agreed to establish a joint committee to conduct a preliminary study on returning Sri Lankan artefacts of historical value currently held... Read More


Changes expected in Sri Lanka squad

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka is expected to make two key changes for tonight's (25) critical T20 World Cup Super 8 match against New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Cricket sources indicate th... Read More


Jewellery thief swaps gold ring for brass

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- An investigation started by the Talawakelle Police seeks to arrest an individual who stole a gold ring worth Rs. 50,000 from a jewellery store in Talawakelle town. The suspect e... Read More


Sallay arrest politically motivated, says anti-terror expert

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The arrest of Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has sparked widespread reactions across Sri Lanka, drawing commentary from national security experts and political analysts al... Read More