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India’s Modi visits Sri Lanka to shore up defence and energy ties

he Indian leader is the first foreign dignitary to visit the island nation since the leftist Dissanayake swept elections last year. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Sri Lanka to expand defence and energy ties as Colombo balances relations...

Receiving the ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana’ Award is a great honour for me – Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi stated that receiving the ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana’ Award, in recognition of the friendship and cooperation extended to the people of Sri Lanka, is a great honour for...
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Weekly Horoscope (April 7-13, 2025)

Weekly Horoscope (April 7-13, 2025): Know what this week has in store for you in context to your finances, love, and health. Check out the astrology prediction by Chirag Daruwalla, son of astrologer Bejan Daruwalla for all 12 zodiac signs....

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...

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...

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...

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...
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