Sri Lankan envoy says talks underway to further reduce U.S. tariffs
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe said that diplomatic discussions are ongoing to further reduce U.S. tariffs on Sri Lankan exports.
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LIRNEasia Chairperson says US tariff move is nothing to be thankful for
LIRNEasia Chairperson Prof. Rohan Samarajiva in a LinkedIn post on the latest Trump tariff said that Sri Lanka had nothing to be thankful for despite the reduction.
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Top Officials Face Fines, Jail for the failure of Asset Declarations to CIABOC
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August 4, 2025
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CIABOC
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Honey offering at Randoli Perahera
A group of indigenous people made a traditional honey offering during the first Randoli Perahera in Kandy today. This special ritual is done as a sign of respect and devotion to the sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Hamuduruwan). For centuries, as the Tooth Relic moved from one ancient kingdom to another, people offered various gifts in its honour. Since it …
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Tourists get driving license in 5 minutes at Air Port
Sri Lanka has established a new branch office of the Department of Motor Traffic in the Arrivals Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, offering foreign tourists the convenience of obtaining a valid driving license within a mere five minutes. This new facility was officially opened under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Civil Aviation, Bimal …
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All set: Sri Lanka’s Zimbabwe tour confirmed for August–September 2025
Sri Lanka’s men’s cricket team will tour Zimbabwe from August 29 to September 7, 2025, as part of their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers. The tour will include two One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). All matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The ODIs are scheduled for August 29 and 31, …
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Bribery Commission warns of legal action over assets declarations
Legal action will be taken against any Executive Grade State official who fails to submit their assets and liabilities declarations by August 31, 2025,
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25,000 individuals inspected during special police operation
A total of 748 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (03).
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Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother postponed to October
The Colombo High Court has postponed the hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa,
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Intex 2025: Textile Giants Gather in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is preparing to welcome thousands of global industry professionals as Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair, returns for its 17th edition. The event will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Organised by Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt. Ltd, the three-day …
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