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Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has announced that the newly imposed 30 percent reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the United States will be levied in addition to the existing taxes already applicable to those goods. Dr. Suriyapperuma...

Dr. Harsha de Silva has commented on the 30% tariff imposed on Sri Lankan exports by the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for urgent diplomatic engagement. He stated that negotiations with the United States should be resumed without delay in...

A body of a man, suspected to have been murdered and dumped elsewhere, was discovered this morning (10) on the Homagama alternate road, police confirmed. According to police reports, the deceased is believed to be approximately 35 years old. Preliminary...

With the United States and China moving closer to a formal agreement to end their prolonged trade war, India is intensifying its diplomatic engagement with Beijing. In a significant development, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks with Chinese Vice Foreign...

A special discussion on the newly imposed tariff policy by the United States of America was held this morning (July 10) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting focused on evaluating the potential...

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has formally raised concerns with Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa over what it describes as a troubling trend—individuals lacking technical expertise making adverse public comments about the suitability and outcomes of complex surgeries and...

A young man who had been detained for over 9 months under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reportedly for expressing opposition to Israel via social media, is now being released on bail. During the investigation, it was found that...

US President Donald Trump has officially taken steps to impose a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports. A letter regarding this decision was sent to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. However, a notable detail in the correspondence was an...

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially decided to impose a 30% tariff on exports from Sri Lanka, according to a statement issued by the White House a short while ago. This marks a revision from the previous tariff rate of...

The United States has imposed a 30% tariff on exports from Sri Lanka, a move that has sparked serious economic concern and political backlash. The tariff is part of a broader package that affects six other nations and was officially...