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August 1, 2025
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Heavy showers above 75 mm expected in some areas on Friday
COLOMBO : Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kurunegala, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Hambantota districts after 1.00 p.m. today (01), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas. A few showers...
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August 1, 2025
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Donald Trump reduces tariff on Sri Lanka to 20%, New tariffs go into effect from Aug 7
NEW YORK : U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% from 44% announced in April, the White House said. Trump had initially announced a tariff rate of 44% in April for Sri Lankan exports. However, the rate was then reduced to 30%, according to...
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August 1, 2025
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The United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (UNASL) holds its 5th meeting of its National Executive Committee
COLOMBO — The United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (UNASL) held its 5th National Executive Committee Conference on Sunday July 27 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla, bringing together members, youth representatives, and national thought leaders to reflect on the Association’s legacy and chart a collaborative course towards a sustainable future.M.M. Zawahir, President of UNASL, delivered the...
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July 31, 2025
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Lankan President urged to revoke his Government’s policy to issue free visas to Israeli tourists given the ongoing genocide in Palestine.
COLOMBO :The Socialist Peoples’ Forum is a political party in Sri Lanka and contested in previous elections as a coalition with the Peoples’ Struggle Alliance has urged the Lankan President to revoke his Government’s policy to issue free visas to Israeli tourists given the ongoing genocide in Palestine.. A copy of The letter is appended...
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July 31, 2025
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Colombo Magistrate’s Court Acquits Accused in 2008 White Van Assault Case
COLOMBO: They rColombo Magistrate’s Court No. 3, presided over by Hon. PasanAmarasinghe, today delivered a verdict in Case No. 4690/03/2008, acquitting and dischargingboth accused, Mr. Hemachandra Perera and Mr. Prabath Duminda Weerarathna both formerArny Intelligence officers, from all charges filed under Sections 314 and 32 of the Penal Code ofSri Lanka.The accused were alleged to...
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