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Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, commemorated the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s LiberationContinue Reading The post Chinese Ambassador hails PLA’s legacy and growing China-Sri Lanka military ties…

The Government of India has released the first payment of approximately USD 2.5 million (LKR 770 million) for a majorContinue Reading The post India funds Sri Lanka rail project: USD 2.5M released under USD 14.89M grant appeared first on…

The Supreme Court today (July 31) granted permission to hear an appeal seeking to invalidate the verdict delivered by theContinue Reading The post SC to hear appeal against releasing Premalal Jayasekara from Death Penalty appeared first on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Forum in the Maldives yesterday, aimed at inviting the Maldivian businessContinue Reading The post What did the President say to the business community in the…

From tomorrow (August 1), all passengers in the rear seats of light vehicles travelling on expressways will be required toContinue Reading The post Seatbelts Now Mandatory for Rear Passengers on Expressways appeared first on Newswire.

Fuel prices will not be revised and remain unchanged for the month of August. The post August: No fuel price change in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

The North East of Sri Lanka is among the best places to go in August 2025, according to the leadingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s North East among Lonely Planet’s best places to go in August 2025 appeared first on Newswire.

In a significant development for Sri Lankan exporters, the United States has officially confirmed that Sri Lanka’s reciprocal tariff rateContinue Reading The post US cuts tariff on Sri Lankan goods to 20% appeared first on Newswire.

An attempted shooting of a fisherman at the Dodanduwa Fishery Harbour in Hikkaduwa was thwarted after the assailant’s firearm misfiredContinue Reading The post Attempted Shooting foiled after Gun Misfires Twice appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has welcomed the confirmation that US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports remain at 20%,Continue Reading The post Harsha applauds 20% Tariff status, calls to tear down Trade Barriers appeared first on Newswire.