There is currently no threat to national security, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).
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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a notable financial milestone yesterday, as its All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 20,000-point mark for the first time. This significant event occurred rapidly, just ten minutes into trading, and is recognized as a historic moment for Sri Lanka’s financial markets.
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially commended the Government of Sri Lanka and its national negotiation team for their successful efforts in securing a further reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate with the United States. This significant achievement sees the tariff rate on Sri Lankan exports reduced from 30% to 20%. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber, remarked, …
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Japan has once again shown its support for Sri Lanka by providing a new grant of about USD 450,000 (around Rs. 131.4 million) to help clear landmines in the Northern Province. This grant is part of Japan’s “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” and was signed by the Japanese Ambassador, Akio Isomata, and Mr. Ananda Chandrasiri from Delvon …
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The validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by the Inland Revenue Department for the submission of income tax returns for the year of assessment 2024/2025 has been extended.
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned Sandra Perera, a personal secretary to ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe,
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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 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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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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