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Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady momentum during the first seven months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 9,992.53 Mn, marking a robust 7.79 % growth compared to the corresponding period in 2024.In July 2025 alone, total exports, comprising both merchandise and services reached to US$ 1,641.11 Mn, recording an impressive 12.68 % year-on-year growth over July 2024. This performance highlights the strength of Sri Lanka’s export sector and the effectiveness of strategies implemented to broaden market access and enhance global competitiveness.Commenting on the positive results, Mr. Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of…

The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that the unified bus timetable service for both Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses commenced at midnight yesterday (25) from the Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in Colombo.Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena stated that both SLTB and private buses are expected to operate from the same location within a specified timeframe from today.However, SLTB trade unions have expressed strong opposition to the move, stating that they will protest against the decision to operate long-distance bus services under a unified timetable involving both SLTB and private operators.Trade union members staged a…

Security has been beefed up at the Colombo National Hospital and surrounding areas from this morning (26), Buzzer News reporter said.This comes after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on August 22, in connection with allegations under the Public Property Act related to the misuse of state funds. He was ordered by court to be remanded until today.However, due to his medical condition, he was first admitted to the Prison Hospital on Friday. Based on medical recommendations, he was later transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Colombo National Hospital the following day.As of…

Security has been beefed up adjacent to the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises, Ada Derana reporter said.Accordingly, Police and Special Task Force personnel have been deployed to the area.This is in anticipation of large crowds converging to the court premises ahead of the hearing of a case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Former President Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday (22), is scheduled to be produced before court today.The former President was apprehended in relation to the alleged misuse of public funds during a visit to the United Kingdom in 2023.Following the remand order,…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently under observation at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Colombo, is unlikely to be produced in person before court today owing to his health condition, said Prisons Spokesman.

University entrance cut-off marks for the candidates of 2024/25 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have been released by the University Grants Commission (UGC).The cut-off marks can be accessed from the official website of the UGC.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has issued a statement regarding comments seen on social media and other platforms concerning matters that fall within the purview of the Judicial Service Commission and the Judiciary.Issuing a statement in this regard, the BASL noted that in the past week, several comments have been made on social media and other platforms pertaining to such matters. Both the Judicial Service Commission and the Judiciary are independent institutions, it said.The statement pointed out that the Judicial Service Commission is a Commission consisting of the Chief Justice and two Senior Judges of the Supreme Court,…

Additional Director General of Sri Lanka Customs Seevali Arukgoda has been appointed as the new Director General, effective today (26).Accordingly, Seevali Arukgoda has become the 45th Head of Sri Lanka Customs.Arukgoda joined Sri Lanka Customs in 1989 as an Assistant Superintendent.He has earned the unique distinction of being the first officer in the Department’s history to ascend through every rank and reach the highest position of the institution, the Director General position, according to a statement by Sri Lanka Customs.Over his 36 years of service, he has distinguished himself both locally and internationally, most notably through his strong association with…

The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of appeals on November 6, filed by the convicts who were sentenced to death over the abduction, rape, and murder of schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya— an incident that sparked widespread outrage in Jaffna in 2015.The appeals were taken up before a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, consisting of Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices Achala Wengappuli, and Sampath Abeykoon.During the proceedings, the attorney representing the appellants informed court that it took more than four and a half years to obtain the Tamil-language translations relevant to the case.Accordingly, the defense counsel requested court…

Leaders of opposition political parties have jointly issued a statement regarding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).The statement declares that the move to arrest former President Wickremesinghe and to remand him over a non-bailable offense constitutes a form of state conduct that is “moving towards dictatorship “ and is in opposition to a multi-party democratic system.According to the statement, the developments during the last few days represent a deliberate attack on the democratic way of life in Sri Lanka and it is vital that the public should be aware of the implications of…