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The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to be held from 10th November to 5th December 2025.Meanwhile, the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination is scheduled to be held in February 2026.

Sri Lanka stands to benefit significantly from the UK’s latest trade reforms, as the British government unveiled a series of upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) on 10 July. The changes include simplified rules of origin, allowing more Sri Lankan goods — particularly garments — to enter the UK tariff-free, even when using components sourced from other countries in Asia and Africa, the British Department of Business and Trade said in a statement.These reforms are expected to enhance Sri Lanka’s competitiveness in the UK market, which is the second-largest export destination for Sri Lankan apparel. The changes will support jobs,…

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…