Exporters Association of Sri Lanka welcomes US tariff reduction
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka says it welcomes and commends the significant progress achieved in the trade negotiations between Sri Lanka and the United States, which have led to a reduction in tariffs on Sri Lankan exports to the…
02 Aug : Warm weather alert issued for 07 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts. According to the department, amber alerts have been issued to 07 districts, effective until tomorrow (02 Aug). The…
US Ambassador commends Customs $1.6 Mn narcotics nab
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung praised Sri Lanka Customs officers for two major narcotics seizures with an estimated street value of USD 1.6 million. The seizures included 17.5 kilograms of hashish and cocaine—marking the first-ever interdiction of cocaine…
Urgent steps taken to fill 5,000 Police vacancies – Minister
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, says steps have already been taken to urgently fill 5,000 of the 28,000 vacancies in the Sri Lanka Police at present. Minister Wijepala said that Cabinet approval has been obtained for…
Baby born from 30-year-old embryo sets new record
A baby boy born over the weekend holds the new record for the “oldest baby.” Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrived on July 26, developed from an embryo that had been in storage for 30 and a half years. “We had…
Gateway Students Play Key Role in Sri Lanka’s Success at International Economics Olympiad
The Bronze Medalists from Sri Lanka Gateway College Dehiwala has brought pride to Sri Lanka with an outstanding performance at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO), held from 20th to 29th July 2025 in Azerbaijan. Competing against more than 250 participants…
Asia WC qualifiers : Japanese Cricket to practice in Sri Lanka
As part of its ongoing commitment to support the development of Associate Member Nations, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is extending its assistance to the Japanese National Cricket Team, which arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (31) for a preparatory camp ahead…
3 Supermarket branches fined for selling expired products
Three branches of a leading supermarket chain have each been fined Rs. 200,000 by the Aluthkade No. 5 Magistrate’s Court for offering expired jelly, menthol, and biscuits for sale. The fines were imposed on July 30, 2025, after the branches…
Five Sri Lankan startups take flight with Uber Springboard
Uber, the global ride-hailing and delivery platform, today concluded the second edition of Uber Springboard – an initiative designed to support the next generation of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs through mentorship, guidance, and international exposure. In collaboration with the Ministry of…
Softlogic and ATUL Auto Collaborate to Transform Commercial Transport with New Three-Wheeler Range
Softlogic Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerates, has entered into a strategic partnership with ATUL Auto Limited, India’s fastest-growing three-wheeler manufacturer, to introduce a new range of commercial vehicles to the Sri Lankan market. ATUL Auto, a…