Trump nominates Eric Meyer as next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka The White House has announced the nomination of Eric Meyer a career diplomat from California as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. 13-07-2025 [More]
US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India - Report India could pose stiff competition to Sri Lanka and the Philippines for nearly a fifth of their exports to the United States as both countries are facing high import duties under new US trade arrangement according to an analysis. 13-07-2025 [More]
Jagath Manuwarna elected Chair of Parliamentary Caucus on Arts & Culture Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna has been elected as the Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs at its inaugural meeting held yesterday (July 11) in Parliament. 13-07-2025 [More]
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to visit Sri Lanka Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia later this month according to media reports. 13-07-2025 [More]
Tense situation following fatality during police chase in Vavuniya A tense situation has arisen in Kuman Kulam Vavuniya following the death of a motorcyclist who was allegedly attempting to evade police officers last night (July 11). 13-07-2025 [More]
Showers expected in parts of the island The Meteorology Department states that showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Nuwara-Eliya Kandy Galle and Matara districts. 13-07-2025 [More]
High Posts Committee approves appointment of 04 Ministry Secretaries The Committee on High Posts which convened recently in Parliament under the patronage of the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has granted its approval for the appointment of four secretaries to ministries. 13-07-2025 [More]
One person injured in Kosgoda shooting One person has been injured in a shooting incident in the Kosgoda area this evening (11). 13-07-2025 [More]
Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector after new UK trade measures Sri Lankan garment sector is set to benefit following reforms by the British government to simplify imports from developing countries like Sri Lanka. 13-07-2025 [More]
Prime Minister briefs MPs on proposed new education reforms The first awareness programme on the proposed education reforms scheduled to be implemented from 2026 was held on Friday (July 11) at the Parliament complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. 13-07-2025 [More]
