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The Colombo High Court has directed the Attorney General to recall the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.The court scheduled the case to be recalled on July 28, as the judge originally assigned to the matter is currently on leave, said Ada Derana reporter.The Attorney General filed the case alleging that Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forest committed an offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by illegally acquiring assets and properties valued at approximately Rs. 73 million.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a reciprocal tariff of 30 percent on imports from Sri Lanka will come into effect on August 01, 2025.President Trump had initially announced on April 2 that a 44 percent tariff would be imposed on Sri Lankan imports, citing an 88 percent trade deficit between the two countries. However, in a letter sent to his Sri Lankan counterpart on July 10, he confirmed a 14 percent reduction from the previously announced rate, lowering the tariff rate to 30 percent.Speaking at a special press conference held yesterday (10), Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma and…

The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari, announced that a total of 237,026 students have qualified for the G.C.E. Advanced Level based on the results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination. This figure represents 73.45% of the total number of candidates who sat for the examination.In addition, a total of 13,392 students have achieved outstanding results by obtaining ‘A’ passes in all nine subjects. This achievement accounts for 4.15% of the total number of candidates, she said.She made these remarks at a press conference held at the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka, this morning (July 11) following the official release…

A total of 8,355 ‘Dansal’ have been registered across the island in line with Esala Full Moon Poya Day, according to the Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU).Accordingly, organizers have been advised to conduct the ‘Dansal’ in a health-conscious manner, PHIU Secretary Chamil Muthukuda said.In addition, inspections of the ‘Dansal’ will be carried out throughout the day today (10).Nearly 2,000 Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) will be deployed for this purpose.

The Court of Appeal has announced that the order on the petition filed against the holding of a secret ballot to elect the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, will be delivered on July 14.The Attorney General has informed the court that he would instruct the respondent party not to proceed with the secret ballot for the positions of Chairman and Deputy Chairman until that date.The petition is being heard before the Appeals Court bench comprising the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Nalin Rohantha Abeysooriya, and Justice Priyantha Fernando.The petition was filed by a group…

The price of a 400g pack of imported milk powder has been increased by Rs. 100, according to the Milk Powder Importers’ Association.Meanwhile, the price of a 1kg imported milk powder pack has been increased by Rs. 250 each.

The Esala Full Moon Poya Day falls today (July 10).Esala Poya is considered one of the most significant days in the Buddhist calendar, as it marks several important events in Buddhist history.It was on an Esala Full Moon Poya Day that the Buddha arrived at the Deer Park in Isipathana to preach the Dhamma to the five ascetics, Ven. Kondanna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama, and Assaji.According to Buddhist history, many key events occurred on this sacred day. Notably, the conception of Prince Siddhartha in Queen Mahamaya’s womb is believed to have taken place on an Esala Full Moon Poya Day.Furthermore, seven…

US President Donald Trump has decided to impose a 30% reciprocal tariff on all goods imported from Sri Lanka. The White House has issued an official letter informing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of this decision.On April 2, the US President had initially imposed a 44% reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan imports, granting a grace period for its implementation. That grace period ended on July 9, and the new 30% tariff will take effect from August 1, 2025.In the letter, the US President further stated that if Sri Lanka increases its tariffs, the United States will impose an equivalent additional percentage…

French firefighters are continuing to battle a wildfire that reached the outer edge of Marseille and has left more than 100 people injured.The city’s mayor Benoit Payan told local media on Wednesday morning that the blaze was “decreasing” but was still not completely under control.Restrictions which were imposed yesterday in the outskirts of Marseille have been lifted following a “significant decline” in the spread of the fire, the mayor wrote on X.According to the interior ministry, 110 people have been slightly injured – including nine firefighters and 22 police officers – since Tuesday.At least 400 people have been evacuated from…

Suspended Commissioner General of Prisons Thushara Upuldeniya, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequently remanded, has been granted bail, Ada Derana reporter said.Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali issued the order after considering submissions made by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and lawyers representing the Attorney General’s Department.Accordingly, the magistrate ordered Thushara Upuldeniya to be released on a cash bail of Rs. 25,000 and two surety bails of Rs. 2 million each. He has also been barred from entering any prison in the country.Additionally, a travel ban was imposed, and the suspect was ordered to…