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July 17, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is engaged in high-level negotiations with the United States over a potential trade arrangement that could see a substantial majority of its exports entering the American market duty-free. According to Deputy Minister of Economic Development Professor Anil Jayantha Fernando, the United States has extended a preliminary offer to waive import tariffs on approximately 70 to 80 per cent of goods currently exported from Sri Lanka. The offer forms part of ongoing bilateral discussions aimed at recalibrating trade relations in the wake of shifting U.S. trade policy, particularly following Washington’s move to reassess trade balances with various countries under aRead More →

July 17, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has joined a broad coalition of countries spanning multiple regions in voicing serious concern over punitive measures taken against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur tasked with monitoring human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a letter addressed to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, the group collectively criticised what they described as unilateral sanctions and coordinated smear campaigns—particularly via social media—targeting Albanese and other independent experts operating under the UN’s Special Procedures framework. The letter, co-signed by a diverse alliance including Brazil, China, South Africa, Spain, Namibia, Iceland, and Sri Lanka, as well asRead More →

July 17, Colombo (LNW): In an effort to enhance public accessibility and streamline communication, a new telephone line has been introduced for citizens seeking information or assistance from the President’s Fund. The announcement was made by the Department of Government Information earlier this week. The newly established contact number, 011-4354250, is now operational and is intended to serve as a direct point of communication for those wishing to inquire about the Fund’s services, application procedures, or eligibility criteria. The post Public given new hotline to access President’s Fund services appeared first on LNW Lanka News Web.Read More →

July 17, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has firmly refuted claims that core subjects such as History and Aesthetics have been removed from the national curriculum, calling for an end to the deliberate spread of misinformation and the politicisation of children’s education. Speaking at a special awareness programme held at the Western Provincial Council Auditorium today (17), Dr Amarasuriya addressed education officials from across the Western Province. The event aimed to clarify key aspects of the newly introduced educational reforms and to dispel widely circulated misconceptions. The Prime Minister, who also oversees the portfolios of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, stated thatRead More →

July 17, Colombo (LNW): Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several members of his immediate family are at the centre of a significant legal case involving allegations of amassing wealth through unlawful means. The High Court in Colombo has formally charged the former Health Minister, along with his spouse, three daughters, and a son-in-law, with illicit acquisition of assets totalling tens of millions of rupees. The indictments, laid out across 43 separate counts, were presented by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) before High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne. The charges pertain to serious violations linked to Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption and moneyRead More →