Apparel Sector Eyes Growth beyond U.S. amid Tariff Concerns
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is shifting focus to emerging and EU markets as exports to the U.S. dipped 7.59% in May 2025 due to uncertainty over potential Trump-era tariffs.
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Sri Lanka achieved 70% renewable energy generation in June 2025 – CEB
Sri Lanka has reached 70% renewable energy generation during June 2025, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.
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World Social Media Day observed today
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June 30, 2025
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World Social Media Day is celebrated today (June 30).
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Monsoon havoc in Pakistan: Flash floods and heavy rain killed 45 in just days
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June 30, 2025
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At least 45 people have been killed across Pakistan as heavy rain and flash floods battered multiple regions since the start of the monsoon season, disaster management officials said on Sunday.
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Printed book prices rise by 20% due to VAT and NBT
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June 30, 2025
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The National Book Traders Association says that the price of printed books has increased by 20% due to the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Nation Building Tax (NBT)
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Iran says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Evin Prison
Israel’s attack on the Evin Prison in Iran’s capital Tehran last week killed 71 people, Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said on Sunday (Jun 29).
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Authorities urged to revive ornamental fish industry
Authorities have been urged to support the ornamental fish breeders by renovating the Ornamental Fish Breeding Centre in Aralaganwila which reportedly helped bring in foreign exchange to the country for several years.
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Delhi to see Its first-ever artificial rain to combat air pollution in July
In a first for the national capital, Delhi is set to witness artificial rain aimed at reducing air pollution, with cloud
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Police steps in to rescue youth from drowning in seas off Ussangoda Beach
Sri Lanka Police lifeguards have rescued two youth from drowning after the duo who went for a swim at the Ussangoda Beach was caught in a strong current and dragged into the sea.
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Eight persons who went missing after visiting Hanthana Mountain Range rescued
A group of eight individuals, including children between the ages of 12 and 24, who went missing while visiting the Hanthana Mountain Range in Kandy has been rescued.
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