More countries seek free visa entry into Sri Lanka

09 Aug 2025

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In the wake of Sri Lanka waiving visa fees for nationals from 40 more countries, many other countries have sought the same facility for their nationals coming here as tourists, Daily Mirror learns.

Bitter deal over sweet trade

Govt deploys team to find sugar mafia

07 Aug 2025

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The government ,which is in a quandary over the inability to sell off brown sugar manufactured at four local factories, has deployed a team to investigate whether a mafia is involved in releasing hoarded stocks to the market in a discreet manner , a Minister said.

‘Import American vehicles duty-free’ U.S. tells Sri Lanka

05 Aug 2025

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The United States (U.S.), in its tariff negotiations, requested Sri Lanka to grant duty-free access to American vehicles, including Electric Vehicles (EVs), in its bid to narrow the trade gap, a source familiar with trade talks said.

BELGIAN PHILANTHROPIST’S ENDURING BOND WITH SRI LANKA

02 Aug 2025

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John Van Dijck, a retired Belgian educationist, discovered a profound purpose in Sri Lanka after an accidental visit in 1995. Inspired by local needs and the work of Adoptie Sri Lanka VZW, he embraced a lifelong mission to serve the underprivileged.

SL under continuous UNHRC radar:

Fresh resolution to be moved in September

31 Jul 2025

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The United Kingdom, along with the other members of the core-group, will move a fresh resolution to be adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at its upcoming session in September with the primary objective of pursuing the Sri Lankan Accountability Project and other remaining matters, Daily Mirror learns.

After X-Press Pearl, Sri Lanka targets another shipping line over marine pollution

30 Jul 2025

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In the wake of the landmark judgement delivered by the Supreme Court ordering $ 1 billion as interim compensation over the X-Press Pearl disaster, the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) of Sri Lanka, along with other stakeholders, initiated action to claim similar payments over the disaster being caused by the Liberia-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 that caught fire off Kerala, India recently, Daily Mirror learns.

IMF restrictions on tax exemptions stand in the way of attracting FDIs

29 Jul 2025

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) restriction on granting tax exemption has kept key FDI (Foreign Direct Investments) projects on hold.

U.S. dispatches crude oil samples , but won’t reach Sri Lanka before August 1

28 Jul 2025

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In its bid to start fuel sale to Sri Lanka as part of efforts to reduce the trade gap, the U.S. has dispatched samples of its crude oil to be tested for viability here,an official said.

“Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Can Learn from Each Other’s Crises and Recovery”– Bangladeshi Minister

23 Jul 2025

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Bangladeshi Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan who was in Sri Lanka to attend the International Solar Alliance (ISA) summit spoke to Daily Mirror about the current status of his country,

Sri Lanka to consider oil purchases from U.S. to reduce trade gap

21 Jul 2025

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Sri Lanka remains ready to consider oil purchases from the United States (U.S.) to reduce the trade gap as a qualification for further reduction of reciprocal tariffs, a Minister who is familiar with trade negotiations said.

Govt. ready for oil purchases from the US if it is cost effective - Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando

21 Jul 2025

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Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, takes questions from Daily Mirror on the current status of Sri Lanka’s engagement with the US on tariff reduction and the current status of the economy.

Adani project cancellation

Sri Lanka set to pay Rs.300-500 million to Adani

19 Jul 2025

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Sri Lanka is set to pay Rs.300-500 million to India’s Adani Company for initial costs sustained by it in terms of the two renewable energy projects, a top source said.

Blackout: Solar energy not to blame, grid development is solution- DG-International Solar Alliance

16 Jul 2025

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Director General of International Solar Alliance Ashish Khanna who is in Sri Lanka speaks to Daily Mirror on the importance of solar energy for the future.

Sri Lanka seeks U. S. tariff reduction to 20 percent

15 Jul 2025

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In its fresh attempt for renegotiation of tariffs, Sri Lanka is trying hard to get the current rate reduced from 30 percent to 20 percent for its products to be competitive in the U.S. market, a source familiar trade negotiations said.

CEO of Saudi Fund for Development to arrive in Sri Lanka

14 Jul 2025

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Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Fund for Development (SFD ) Sultan Al Marshad will visit Sri Lanka today to open US $ 28 million worth ‘Wayamba University Township Development Project’ which was implemented under a grant by the Saudi Government, according to the Saudi Embassy in Sri Lanka.

Fuel purchases from Africa

Plan goes awry with Nigeria, South Sudan throws open gate

14 Jul 2025

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Sri Lanka’s plan to purchase fuel from Nigeria has gone awry because of restrictions in crude oil imports in that country and prior registration requirement for refined products deals, Daily Mirror learns.

Reimbursement of expenses

Adani, Sri Lankan authorities to be entangled in legal wrangle ?

14 Jul 2025

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India’s Adani Green Energy and the government authorities are poised to be involved in a legal wrangle over the reimbursement of initial expenses made by the company before it withdrew from the renewable energy projects in Sri Lanka.

Reciprocal tariff SL firm against U.S. proposed restrictive trading with China

12 Jul 2025

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In the conduct of negotiations for the reduction of reciprocal tariffs, the U.S. authorities have proposed some restrictive measures on trading with China, but Sri Lanka has declined to do so in principle in conformity with its neutral foreign policy, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka continues engagement with U.S. for favourable outcome

09 Jul 2025

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In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump firing off letters to 14 countries announcing new reciprocal tariff rates while delaying the implementation of the same for other countries till August 1, Sri Lanka continues to remain engaged with the U.S. authorities for a positive outcome, according to a Minister.

Renewable energy project cancellation : Adani tells Govt to reimburse initial cost

07 Jul 2025

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The government, which scrapped the Adani renewable energy projects, is now under duress to reimburse a few million U.S. dollars incurred by the company here initially, Daily Mirror reliably learns.