The United States has decided to increase taxes on products from India, raising the total tax to 50%. This is because India is still buying oil from Russia. The new tax will start on August 27, based on an order from President Donald Trump. It is one of the highest taxes the US has ever put on another country. India’s …
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The Sri Lankan Cabinet has given its approval for a proposal to amend the Child Protection Authority Act No. 50 of 1998. This move comes as the current act, which was enacted approximately 25 years ago, is no longer considered sufficient to address the increasing complexities of child exploitation and harassment. These complexities are attributed to significant socio-economic, political, and …
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The “Sith Ru – 2025” concert, also known as “Hearts and Minds was held yesterday August 5, afternoon at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attending as the chief guest. Organized by the Department of Social Services, the event aims to bring the aesthetic talents of persons with disabilities to a national level. This year’s …
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The Cabinet has approved a major project to modernize and develop the Pettah Central Bus Station, which is now in very poor condition after many years without repairs. This upgrade is urgently needed to improve the daily experience of passengers, bus drivers, conductors, and staff who use the station. The project will cost around LKR 425 million and will be …
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Sri Lanka’s State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) today August 6,2025 inaugurated its 66th State Pharmaceutical Outlet (Rajya Osu Sala) in Kegalle, located at 152 Nuvana Para. This new branch marks the SPC’s mission to provide quality medicines at affordable and fair prices to the public. The opening of the Kegalle outlet aligns with a special island-wide initiative to establish State Pharmaceutical …
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India’s infrastructure tycoon Gautam Adani has stepped down from his executive position at his group’s most valuable company,
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In the wake of the recent killing linked to gang rivalry and drug trafficking, the police found
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A top UN official has warned there would be “catastrophic consequences” if Israel expands its military operations in Gaza,
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US-based SpaceX has appointed Singer Sri Lanka, the nation’s leading consumer electronics and home appliances retailer,
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The city of Kandy, which includes the historical Temple of the Tooth Relic,
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