LNP – Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s administration has exempted smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports.
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LNP – SriLankan cabin crew begin ’work to rule’ over meal allowance
The SriLankan Airlines Cabin Crew Members Association has launched a ‘work to rule’ campaign, citing several demands, including the reallocation of their onboard meal allowance
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LNP – CEB urges rooftop solar owners to switch off inverters
In a move to maintain the stability of the national power grid during the festive season, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has issued a special request to rooftop solar system owners across the country.
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LNP – Sri Lanka’s maternal mortality remarkably reduced, spike in low weight births: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress by reducing maternal mortality to 25 per 100,000 live births in 2023 due to the country’s free and equitable maternal health services and commitment to continuous quality improvement.
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LNP – Bank card payments for expressway tolls to be implemented from May 1
Bank card transactions will be implemented from May 1 to facilitate toll payments on all expressways, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced.
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LNP – US has no capacity to impose its will on the rest of the world: Ranil
The U.S. does not have the economic capacity to impose its will on the rest of the world, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.
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LNP – More time needed to gauge impact of global shocks on Sri Lanka’s economy: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the Sri Lankan government remains committed to program objectives and implementation is strong and commendable, but more time is needed to assess the implications for Sri Lanka of the external shock as global uncertainty remains elevated and is contributing to financial market volatility.
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