US imposes an additional 25% tariff on India
US President Donald Trump imposes an additional 25% tariff on India over Russian oil purchases On July 30, Trump had announced 25% tariffs on India. The post US imposes an additional 25% tariff on India appeared first on Newswire.
EDB addresses impact of 20% US tariffs with Industry Leaders
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) today held a discussion with high-level government officials and numerous export sector representatives regarding the 20% tariff recently imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan goods. According to the EDB, the discussion…
Today’s News Digest – August 6
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment…
President approves letter removing Deshabandu Tennakoon from IGP post
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has approved the letter removing Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP). The letter was submitted by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne per the resolution passed in Parliament yesterday on Deshabandu Tennakoon’s removal from…
SL Youth Club Federation protests against politicization of clubs
A protest has been staged by members of the Sri Lanka Youth Club Federation expressing their dissatisfaction with newly elected officials and the process of forming new clubs. A protest march arrived at the National Youth Services Council premises in…
Australia’s Governor General Samantha Mostyn arrives in Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, welcomed the Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, who arrived in Sri Lanka today on an official visit. Upon her arrival at the Katunayake Airport, Samantha Joy Mostyn was welcomed by Sri Lankan…
07th August : Warm weather alert issued for 11 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the North-central and Eastern provinces, and the Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. According to the department, amber alerts have been issued to 11 districts, effective…
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been remanded until 19th August. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court remanded Shasheendra Rajapaksa after he was arrested by the Bribery Commission earlier today. According to the Bribery…
1 bank & 2 casinos fined by Central Bank
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has collected Rs. 6.5 million in fines from three financial institutions from January to June 2025. According to the CBSL, the fines were imposed on National Savings…
“Chichi’s rocket” : PM presents BOI data
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya provided a detailed account in Parliament on the Supreme SAT satellite project, following a question raised by Opposition MP D.V. Chanaka. She said that on May 23, 2012, Supreme SAT Pvt. Ltd. signed an agreement with…