The Sri Lankan government is expected to initiate prompt discussions with the US government regarding possible relief measures following the introduction of the US reciprocal tariffs, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today the Opposition Leader’s office said.

Some relics of the Buddha found during excavation in Gujarat, India, will be brought to Sri Lanka in view of Vesak Poya this year, Indian Foreign Secretary Vickram Misri said.

In the wake of the US reciprocal tariffs, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of the conclusion of the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India while operationalising free trade agreements with Thailan

Sri Lanka on Saturday conferred its highest civilian honour, the Mithra Vibhushana, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said the award reflects the historic ties and deep friendship between the two countries.

India and Sri Lanka exchanged seven MoUs covering areas such as defence, interconnection of two power grids, the development of Trincomalee as an energy hub and cooperation in the health sector.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveiled the plaques virtually for the ground breaking of the Sampur solar energy project, and the inauguration of the temperature controlled warehouse in Dambulla

The police have secured a court order from the Fort Magistrate’s Court to prevent members of the Frontline Socialist Party and the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) from entering the Colombo Fort and Galle Face areas today.

Colonel Nalin Herath - Director General and Acting Director (Research) of the Institute of National Security Studies coming under the Ministry of Defence- said the governments in South Asia must prioritise investments in renewable energy, grid modern

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit 04 Apr 25. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

Any cooperation activities undertaken under the proposed MoU will be in accordance with international best practices and will not conflict with the domestic laws and national policies of either Sri Lanka or India, according to Defence Secretary Sampa

Traditional JVPers who stood for socialism should not be silent spectators on the signing of the proposed Defence Pact with India, Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) which is a breakaway group of JVP said yesterday.

The sun is expected to be directly over Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 14, as a result of its apparent northward relative motion, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

The best and only solution to the new tax rate imposed by the US is to either completely remove the taxes we have placed on them or reduce our tax rate to 6%, said Sarath Kalugamage, Executive Officer of the Ratata Hetak Organisation.

The Colombo Rubber Traders Association (CRTA) joined the bandwagon in expressing deep concern about the recent imposition of a 44 percent blanket tariff by the United States on all imports from Sri Lanka and said it is particularly worried on the “

One of the three main revenue-generating arms of the country and the competent authority regulating the liquor industry, the Excise Department of Sri Lanka has earned a record revenue of Rs.61 billion during the first quarter of this year.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its losses as uncertainty over global tariff negotiations continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The latest U.S. tariff impositions have triggered widespread economic turbulence, further dampening the Sri

The Government of Sri Lanka today reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening economic relations with the United States, as concerns mount over a newly proposed 44% reciprocal trade tariff that could impact Sri Lanka’s $3 billion annual exports t

The Nugegoda Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau has initiated an inquiry into the suspicious death of 26-year-old Sathsara Nimesh, who died while in police custody at the Welikada Police Station.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) a short while ago for a three-day official visit.

Only foreign tourists residing in star-class hotels are entitled to be served or to purchase alcoholic beverages during the two dry days of April 13–14, during this Sinhala and Tamil New Year, as ordered by the Department of Excise.

The National Police Commission (NPC) has cancelled the recent transfer of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Bingiriya Police Station, which had been ordered by the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) without prior approval from the Commission o

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) disclosed that a grave scam has taken place in issuing permits for the import of fully electric vehicles to Sri Lankans employed abroad, based on foreign remittances.

The Supreme Court today dismissed 53 writ petitions and six fundamental rights petitions filed by various political parties and independent groups challenging the rejection of nomination papers submitted for the Local Government elections.

The National Election Commission confirmed that the 2025 Local Government Elections will be held as planned on May 6, despite ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the rejection of nomination papers.

Referring to the United States’ recent decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on Sri Lankan goods, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi voiced strong concern, describing the move as both unexpected and damaging t

China has announced it will impose additional tariffs of 34 per cent on imports from the US in retaliation for duties of the same amount unveiled by President Donald Trump this week as part of his aggressive trade agenda.

Preparations are currently underway at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (04) for a three-day official visit.

An inmate at the Boossa High Security Prison in Galle has been reported dead after being allegedly assaulted with a sharp weapon.

The Supreme Court rejected a bail application filed on behalf of Harsha Ilukpitiya, the former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration. He has been in remand custody for nearly six months due to contempt of court proceedings.