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Trump’s new tariffs: Will they pose a threat to global growth? Here’s what IMF chief says

The world economy was jolted on Thursday as United States President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on foreign imports sent shockwaves through governments, investors, and industries worldwide. The sudden move prompted threats of retaliation from several countries and urgent calls...

Trump reveals $5M ‘Gold Card’: Here’s how it looks like, who can buy it and what this US visa offers

Trump earlier emphasised that the fund generated by selling 'Gold Card' visas can be used to pay off the country's debt. He said, "No other country can do this because people don't want to go to other countries. They want...
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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. The revised pricing is as follows: 500ml to 999ml PET bottles – Rs. 70 1 litre to...

Assisting the Solar power debate in the Sri Lankan Cabinet

The purpose of this article is to inform the Cabinet discussion on Solar Power proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Net metering and the Prosumer The CEB has put forward a motion to the Sri Lankan Cabinet which proposes...

Financial assistance for children of families affected by incidents of elephant intrusions into their villages

The Board of Governors of the President’s Fund convened under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, has decided to provide financial assistance as an encouragement to ensure the uninterrupted education of children from families affected by daily incidents of...

Gold climbs to record high as tariff worries bolster safe-haven demand

old prices extended their record run on Tuesday, hitting a record high buoyed by safe-haven demand as investors braced for U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned announcement on reciprocal tariffs. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $3,133.01 per ounce at 1147...

TIN mandatory for DMT services from April 15

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made it mandatory to provide the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in order to receive services from the department. Issuing a statement, the department has informed that it will be mandatory to submit the...

CEPETCO Fuel prices to be revised from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (31). Accordingly, the price of a liter of 92-octane petrol, previously Rs. 309, has been reduced by Rs. 10, bringing the new price to Rs....

Man jumps off ITC hotel; note found saying ’I’m sorry, mother’

A 30-year-old man jumped from the ITC Ratnadipa Luxury Hotel near Galle Face Green after leaving a written note stating that he took his own life due to unbearable stress, the police said. The incident occurred this afternoon. The victim...

Shammi Silva re-elected as Sri Lanka Cricket President

 Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for the 2025–2027 term. SLC said that he was re-elected uncontested during the 64th Annual General Meeting of the SLC. His re-election was confirmed by the Election Committee...
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