India says U.S. trade negotiations are still going on as fresh tariffs loom
India’s foreign minister said on Saturday that trade negotiations with Washington are continuing but there are lines that New Delhi needs to defend, just days before hefty additional U.S. tariffs are due to hit. Indian goods face additional U.S. tariffs…
Train drivers warn of strike if Pakistan Railways continues to use ‘faulty’ wagons
Train drivers are up in arms over being held responsible for recent derailments and accidents, and warned of initiating a country-wide strike if Pakistan Railways (PR) continued to use ‘faulty’ wagons. “We are really worried that the drivers are being…
CSE reports slight drop in ASPI today
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has reported a slight drop in the All Share Price Index (ASPI) at the close of trading today. According to the CSE, the All Share Price Index closed at 20,575.59 after dropping by 73.61 points…
Sri Lanka’s exports near $10 Bn in first 7 months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s total exports reached US$ 9,992.53 million, marking a robust 7.79 % growth compared to the corresponding period in 2024, the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka reported. According to the EDB, Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated…
Opposition parties plan joint strategy after Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is not an isolated incident but a serious challenge to democratic politics. He made the remarks at a meeting of opposition party leaders held at his office today…
Arrest warrant : Court grants bail to Diana Gamage
Former State Minister Diana Gamage, against whom an arrest warrant was issued recently, appeared in court today and was released on bail. The Colombo Magistrate’s Court released Diana Gamage on a surety of Rs. 10 million after she appeared in…
Traffic Sergeant arrested for Rs. 15,000 bribe
A Police Sergeant attached to the Ja-Ela Traffic Division has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. The officer allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs. 15,000 from a motorcyclist who had been stopped for crossing a closed railway crossing. He is…
Sri Lanka Tourism featured in ‘Amazing Asia Festival 2025’ in Brussels
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Belgium, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, has participated in the ‘Amazing Asia Festival 2025’ for the second time. According to the Sri Lankan Embassy, the event, which attracted more than 12,000…
20 New Ambulances distributed to Government Hospitals
Twenty new ambulances equipped with advanced medical technology were distributed to 20 government hospitals Monday under the leadership of Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa. Each ambulance, valued at over Rs. 25.7 million, was provided under the Health…
Health Ministry sells 60 decommissioned vehicles for Rs 120.8 Million
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Mass Media have deposited Rs. 120,877,000 into government revenue following the public auction of 60 decommissioned vehicles. According to the ministry, the auction included 53 vehicles sold as general-use vehicles and seven…