Immigration Department welcomes 50 new officers
The Immigration Department has hired 50 new ‘Operational Assistant’ officers. This new Grade III position was created to help ease the department’s workload and improve efficiency at airports, ports, and detention centers. The appointments were made under the guidance of Minister Ananda Wijepala, who stated that the government is focused on recruiting based on talent and qualifications, free from influence. …
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New anti-dumping measures cleared to shield Sri Lankan producers
Sri Lanka’s parliamentary committees on trade and public finance have jointly approved new regulations aimed at protecting
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Ella Weekend Express: new Luxury Train Launches August 16
The Department of Railways has announced the launch of a new luxury train service named the “Ella Weekend Express”, operating between Colombo Fort and Badulla, starting August 16.
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SL to launch Digital ID by April 2026; with public privacy and data security
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In a major push towards digital transformation, the Government of Sri Lanka announced that it will launch its national Digital ID system by April 2026,
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Sri Lanka fuel prices remain unchanged
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision in fuel prices for the month of August, as per the prevailing fuel pricing formula.
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US President Trump’s 20%Tariff Revision Offers Little Relief for Sri Lanka
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Trump ends duty-free imports from Shein, Temu
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order to end a rule that allowed cheap goods from overseas, including from popular shopping apps Shein and Temu, to enter the U.S. without paying tax. The new rule takes effect on August 29. Until now, packages under $800 could come into the U.S. without customs duties. Many of these came from China. …
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Trump announces deal to impose 15% tariff on South Korea
President Donald Trump says the US will charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, in what he called a “full and complete trade deal”.
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Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such an announcement in recent days.
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34 arrested in connection with bribery incidents in first half of year
A total of 34 individuals have been arrested in connection with incidents of soliciting bribes in the first six months of this year (2025).
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