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Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading The post Today’s News Digest – August 6 appeared first on Newswire.

US President Donald Trump imposes an additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases On July 30, Trump hadContinue Reading The post US imposes an additional 25% tariff on India appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) today held a discussion with high-level government officials and numerous export sector representativesContinue Reading The post EDB addresses impact of 20% US tariffs with Industry Leaders…

One individual has been hospitalised after being shot in the Nawinna area of Maharagama, police said. The incident occurred today,Continue Reading The post Shooting incident reported in Nawinna, Maharagama appeared first on Newswire.

Shortly after US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 percent against India, the Indian government has stated it willContinue Reading The post India fires back at Trump’s additional 25% tariff move appeared first on Newswire.

Three Indian nationals, including two women, have been arrested with Kush drugs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morningContinue Reading The post From India with Kush: High Hopes Crash at BIA appeared first on Newswire.

The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of an Attorney-at-Law from office after he was found guilty of having tamperedContinue Reading The post Attorney-at-Law removed from office for tampering with case record appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Health reports that schoolchildren are currently experiencing certain forms of psychological distress due to various societal factors.Continue Reading The post 22% of schoolchildren feel lonely, survey reveals appeared first…

Kandy Magistrate Srinath Wijesekera yesterday (06 Aug) ordered the release on bail of retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of PoliceContinue Reading The post Ex-SDIG Priyantha Jayakody released on bail appeared first on Newswire.

Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on foreign computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos,Continue Reading The post Trump plans 100% tariffs on chips but spares companies ‘building in US’ appeared first on…