Trump’s tariffs: A boomerang for US consumers

11 Aug 2025

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BEIJING: If you walked into a Walmart in San Leandro or a Costco in Seattle right now, what would you see?

India stood by us in crisis: Sri Lankan MP backs New Delhi in Trump tariff row

11 Aug 2025

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Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Harsha de Silva has urged the Parliament not to take lightly the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs on Indian goods, stressing that India was the only country to extend critical assistance during Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis.

Youth clubs used for political agendas during their time: Minister responds to Ranil

10 Aug 2025

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Responding to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s claims on youth clubs, Youth Affairs Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara said today that the National Youth Council and the youth clubs were used for political agendas during their time and that the government is only trying to free the National Youth Council and the youth clubs from political mechanisms and provide opportunities for the talented youth to come forward.

Sri Lankan tycoon joins South Asia’s rich list

10 Aug 2025

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As of 2025, Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, remains the wealthiest individual in India and South Asia with an estimated net worth of $118 billion — and among those making the region’s billionaire ranks is Sri Lankan business magnate Ishara Nanayakkara, now valued at $1.6 billion.

National youth conference to be held after 32 years

10 Aug 2025

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Arrangements have been made to hold a National Youth Conference in Sri Lanka after 32 years, Youth Affairs Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara said.

Ministry denies sending representative to Commonwealth Youth Conference

10 Aug 2025

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The Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry clarified that it did not send any representative to the 1st Consultative Dialogue for Commonwealth Youth Ecosystem Stakeholders, despite reports circulating on social media.

President to visit US, Japan next month

10 Aug 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to visit the United States and Japan in September, 2025.

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'Walas Kata’s' escape attempt foiled

10 Aug 2025

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Thilina Sampath alias ’Walas Kata’, a close associate of drug kingpin Kehelbaddara Padme had attempted to flee from police custody and had been arrested again, the Western North Crimes Investigation Division said.

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia arrives in Sri Lanka, avoids media at BIA

10 Aug 2025

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Popular South Indian actress Tamannaah Bhatia arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last evening but declined to face the media present at the arrival terminal.

10-hour water cut in Gampaha district tomorrow

10 Aug 2025

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The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply will be suspended in several areas of the Gampaha District tomorrow (11) for 10 hours, from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Government resorting to suppression to ensure its dominance: Namal

09 Aug 2025

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The government is resorting to suppression to ensure its dominance and to supress mounting public protest over the government’s inaction, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

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09 Aug 2025

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Shuttlers on Song

09 Aug 2025

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Sri Lanka achieved its highest medals haul at a Badminton World Federation (BWF) sanctioned event, with a tally of 46 at the Sri Lanka Junior International Series 2025, which concluded at the New Saniro Sports Complex in

Algama and Daluwatte in sublime form for finals

09 Aug 2025

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Two top class junior golfers in the country, Reshan Algama and Kaya Daluwatte both were in sensational form booking their final berth on the third day of the Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy 2025, conducted by Sri Lanka Golf as spectators

Sri Lanka referees for Asian Sevens

09 Aug 2025

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Two leading Sri Lankan match officials Ishanka Abeykoon and Raveen Alexander both have been appointed to officiate at the Asia Rugby Emirates Under 20 Men’s and Women’s Sevens Tournament which will take place in Bihar,

Royal to celebrate 50 years after Golden Year

09 Aug 2025

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Royal College, one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious educational institutions, is set to mark a significant milestone in its sporting history.

Stage set for showdown of 50,000 athletes, 10,000 schools

09 Aug 2025

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The Ministry of Education has announced that the All Island School Games (AISG) 2025 will be conducted in four stages, from August 25 to October 14, in Colombo and several other major venues. Nearly 50,000 student athletes

Nuwanidu, Charith shine in SLC Greys victory

09 Aug 2025

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Time for Trinity to settle old scores against Peterites

09 Aug 2025

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Dialog Schools Rugby League Scramble for second best as curtain comes down

09 Aug 2025

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With the champions of the Cup and Bowl segments of the Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament having been decided, the battle is on in the final week of proceedings for the second spot in the Cup segment and the champion