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Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who had been remanded in custody, has been granted bail under stringent conditions. Dissanayake was arrested on May 23 in connection with an investigation into the possession of a gold-plated T-56 firearm discovered in a luxury...

The election to appoint the Chairman and other key positions of the Beruwala Pradeshiya Sabha was postponed today by Provincial Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara. She explained that the proceedings of the council are being temporarily delayed, as the Court of Appeal...

30% US tariff on Sri Lankan rubber products effective 1 August threatens $1B export industry  Tyre and glove exports at risk as competitors enjoy lower tariffs Over 150,000 livelihoods in rural Sri Lanka could be impacted without urgent intervention The...

The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (9) raised serious concerns over the arrest and prolonged detention of a youth under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), after police admitted in court that there was no evidence against him and...

The highly-anticipated $3.7 billion oil refinery project in Hambantota, spearheaded by China’s energy giant Sinopec, is facing significant uncertainty due to an unresolved deadlock regarding the proportion of refined products permitted for sale within Sri Lanka’s domestic market. Despite the...

Sri Lanka’s strategic plan to develop its cashew industry into a viable cash crop for both local consumption and export has encountered a significant roadblock, with industry stakeholders blaming bureaucratic delays and unclear policy directives for disrupting supply chains. Amid...

Ella, July 12 – A fire that erupted yesterday afternoon in the Ella Kandakubura Reserve has destroyed a cottage belonging to a tourist hotel, according to police reports. The blaze, fueled by prevailing dry weather conditions and strong winds, rapidly...

Sri Lanka is set to engage in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to assess measures to address the revenue losses expected from the 30% tariff imposed by the United States, effective August 1, according to Treasury officials. Officials...

The Sri Lanka Vehicle Importers Association has revealed that nearly 1,000 vehicles imported into the country are currently stuck at the port. According to the association, government officials are yet to provide any clear explanation or resolution regarding the situation.

    On 12 July 2025, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and High Commissioner of India, H.E Santosh Jha jointly inaugurated and handed over to the beneficiaries houses constructed with Indian assistance under the Sri Shobhita Nahimigama...