Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes
US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10% global tariff to replace ones struck down by the Supreme Court, calling the ruling “terrible” and lambasting the justices who rejected his trade policy as “fools”. The president unveiled the plan shortly after the justices outlawed most of the global tariffs the White House announced last year. In a 6-3 decision, …
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Speaker Appoints Parliamentary Select Committee on Provincial Council Electoral System
Speaker Endorses “Sri Lanka Institute of Real Estate Professionals” Bill Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (Feb. 20) informed Parliament of the names of the Hon. Members appointed to serve on the Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament on the matter of selecting the Electoral System under which the Provincial Council Elections should be held and …
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Discussion on Upcoming Programmes of the Parliamentary Caucus for Youth
The Parliamentary Caucus for Youth discussed its proposed programmes for 2026 at a recent meeting held in Parliament on the February 17th. The meeting was chaired by the Hon. Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara, Chair of the Caucus. During the meeting, the Chair emphasized that the activities of the Caucus should be structured to develop policy and conceptual initiatives relating to …
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Announcements by the Speaker: Speaker Endorses the certificate on Two Bills
The Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament yesterday (Feb. 18) that he had certified two Bills titled “Licensing of Container Depot Operators” and “Licensing of Shipping Agents, Freight Forwarders, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers and Container Operators (Amendment)” on 17.02.2026. Through this amendment, the Act No. 10 of 1972 on Licensing of Shipping Agents, Freight Forwarders, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers and …
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Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been passed in Parliament without amendments.A total of 154 Members of Parliament voted in favor of the Bill, while 2 votes were cast against it.
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IMF Delegation including the Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Sri Lanka
A special delegation led by Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (16) on a three-day official visit. The delegation was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando, and other officials. The Managing Director and the …
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President to visit India tomorrow (17) to attend AI Impact Summit 2026
At the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for India tomorrow afternoon (17) to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit, to be held under the patronage of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focuses on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the benefit of humanity. President Dissanayake …
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Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed New Chief of Staff to President
Mr Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the President. The letter of appointment was handed over this morning (16) at the Presidential Secretariat by Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. A Special Grade officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, Mr Chandrakeerthi counts 26 years of experience in the public service. He joined …
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CEB proposes electricity tariff hike for second quarter of 2026
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) seeking a 13.56 percent increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter of this year. According to the proposal, the revised tariffs are intended to be implemented from April 01 to June 30. Under the proposed revision, the charge for 0–30 units …
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BASL to hold emergency general meeting for first time in 14 years
The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, stated that an emergency general meeting of all members of the Association will be held tomorrow (15), marking the first such meeting in 14 years. Speaking at a press conference today (14) to clarify the Association’s stance on yesterday’s Akuregoda shooting incident, the BASL President said that the …
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