Indictment filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Daisy Forrest

Indictments have been filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forrest, before the Colombo High Court over allegations of money laundering involving Rs. 73 million.

Election Commission halts distribution of seasonal food package

A written notice has been sent to the President’s Secretary and the Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development by the Election Commission requesting for steps to provide the seasonal food package after the Local government elections.

Seven schoolboys arrested for gang raping underage girl

A schoolboy said to be the boyfriend of an underage girl and five other schoolboys were arrested for gang raping a fifteen-year-old schoolgirl, the Homagama Police said.

Police deny removing street dogs, beggars for Modi’s visit

In response to reports circulating on social media that street dogs and beggars will be removed from areas that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit, the Sri Lankan Police have denied these claims.

Trump targets trade with tough tariffs

The United States has imposed a 44 percent reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan exports, sending policymakers into panic mode as they scramble to assess the impact and seek relief for the trade-

South Korea’s Constitutional Court removes President Yoon Suk Yeol from office

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose declaration of martial law in December involved special forces storming the National Assembly and National Election Commission, was officially removed from office Friday after the country’s Constitutional Court voted to uphold the impeachment motion passed by lawmakers late last year.

Kananathan warns of U.S. tariff impact on Sri Lanka’s economy

Sri Lanka’s export industry is facing a significant challenge following the United States’ decision to impose a 44% reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan products. The tariff imposed by the U.S. presents a formidable challenge to Sri Lanka’s exports to the U.S, particularly the apparel industry.

Apparel sector in jeopardy as US slaps new reciprocal tariff

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector, the country’s largest export industry, is bracing for a major setback after the United States announced steep tariff hikes on imports, a move, which according to the industry, could

USA Tariff slap – Significant risk to SL economy

The United States yesterday announced and introduced a significant shift in its trade policy by imposing tariffs on imports, marking a departure from the globalization and comparative advantage doctrine that has dominated international trade for decades.

U.S. tariffs to remain until Donald Trump determines

The U. S. tariffs will remain in effect until such a time as President Donald Trump determines that the threat posed by the trade deficit and underlying nonreciprocal treatment is satisfied, resolved, or mitigated, according to the White House.

Namal invites all political parties to unite amid US tariff policy

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on all political parties to unite despite their differences as Sri Lanka faces economic challenges following the United States’ decision to impose a 44% reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan goods.

Sri Lanka’s No. 1 export to the US faces a potential 20% hit under tariffs

On 2 April, US President Donald Trump imposed a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the United States. With apparel comprising 64 percent of these exports—valued at nearly USD 1.8 billion in 2023—Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is likely to suffer the greatest impact.

One killed another injured in shooting at Hikkaduwa

One person has died in a shooting incident targeting a couple at a shop in the Karuwalakanda area in Hikkaduwa this evening.

Ex-India animal welfare chief urges Sri Lanka not to remove dogs before Modi’s visit

The former Vice Chairman of the Animal Welfare Board of India today urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake not to remove dogs ahead of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit.

UNP Chairman asks Govt to keep Ranil-Modi agreements intact

United National Party (UNP) Chairman former Minister Wajira Abeywardena requested the government to press ahead with bilateral agreements signed between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka’s then President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka should appoint a national trade representative: Sajith

Highlighting that Sri Lankan exports have been pushed into a deep crisis as a result of reciprocal tariffs by the USA on its imports, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called for the appointment of a national trade representative to deal with the crisis.

CAA issues gazette setting maximum retail prices for bottled water

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) issued a special gazette notification enforcing maximum retail prices for PET bottled drinking water, effective from April 1.

Panic selling grips market as US tariffs trigger sharp decline

The sudden imposition of steep U.S. tariffs—rising from 12 percentage to 44 percentage—has rattled investor confidence, sending markets into a tailspin. With further details on the revised tax structure still pending, export-driven firms are bracing for a significant dent in revenue.

Sri Lanka to discuss with US on reducing reciprocal tariff: Minister

The government expects to hold diplomatic level discussions with the United States to consider the possibility of reducing the new reciprocal tariff system introduced by US President Donald Trump and to agree on trade and investment policies which will benefit both countries, Minister of Labour Anil Jayantha said today.

“If you lay a hand on my wife, I know what I will do”: Lohan to President

Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte has criticized President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the recent arrests of politicians and their wives.

Rejection of nominations: CA to deliver order tomorrow

The Court of Appeal announced that its order on the writ petitions challenging the rejection of nominations for the upcoming local government elections will be delivered tomorrow.

Alarming rise in road accidents: 292 deaths reported in first three months

An alarming number of road accidents have been recorded this year, with 565 accidents and 292 deaths reported in the first three months, Traffic Control and Road Safety Director SSP Indika Hapugoda said.

Bail rejected for Deshabandu Tennakoon; Further remanded till April 10

Matara Magistrate, Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa, rejected the bail application for Deshabandu Tennakoon, ordering his continued remand till April 10.

US mayor records lewd video for girlfriend, mistakenly sends to city attorney

A mayor in the United States has resigned after sending a sexually explicit video to the local city attorney. Tom Ross, the now-former mayor of Minot in North Dakota, admitted that he ’mistakenly’ sent a video of himself masturbating on his lunch break to City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim.

Wildlife Department plans urgent action to cut deaths from elephant-human conflict by 20%

The Wildlife Conservation Department aims to implement an urgent action plan to reduce deaths from elephant-human conflicts in the country by 20% before the end of this year.

Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000

Extreme heat and heavy rain in Myanmar could cause disease outbreaks among earthquake survivors camping in the open, global aid bodies warned on Thursday, complicating rescue efforts made difficult by a civil war, as the death toll surpassed 3,000.

Kin of late Sri Lankan detained in Japan to seek all footage shown over her death

The bereaved family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in detention at an immigration facility in Japan in 2021 will file a lawsuit seeking the disclosure of all security camera footage leading up to her death, the family’s lawyers said Thursday.

College of Psychiatrists concerned about low-priced alcohol

The Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists has expressed concerns regarding the excise department’s recent decision to introduce a low-priced alcoholic beverage in Sri Lanka.

HC sentences man to death for heroin trafficking

Colombo High Court Judge R.S.S. Sapuwida, today sentenced an accused to death after convicting him on two charges of possession of 16 grams and 882 milligrams of heroin and trafficking the substance.

CID commences probe into Namal Rajapaksa’s exam fraud allegations

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that they have launched an investigation into allegations that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa had fraudulently obtained his Attorney-at-Law qualification.