Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - April 07, 2025

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April 07, 2025

SRI LANKA TURNS TO INDIA TO STEM FALLOUT OF U.S.TARIFFS

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump slapping increased tariffs on imports, Sri Lanka sought to strengthen economic cooperation with India during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 min

Ex Chief Minister assigned to serve in prison's printing division

Former Chief Minister of North Central Province S. M. Ranjith, currently serving a 16-year rigorous imprisonment at Welikada Prison, has been assigned to work in the prison's printing division, according to Prisons Spokesman Gamini B.

1 min

Sajith requests Modi's help to address US reciprocal tax burden

Says the Sri Lankan government has done nothing about the US reciprocal taxes like the other countries have done

2 mins

Political opportunism and Premier Modi's visit

By the time this editorial is published, Indian Premier Modi will have left our shores. During then Premier Modi signed a number of MoUs with our government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake; the most important among them being the Defence and Co-operation Pact.

3 mins

LANKADEEPA'S YAHAMPATH HONOURED AT RAIGAM TELE'ES 2024

Veteran journalist and the Features Editor of our sister newspaper Daily Lankadeepa, Samantha Yahampath, was awarded with the first ever recognition given to a print media journalist at the recently concluded 21 Raigam Tele’es 2024 Tele award ceremony. Held recently.

1 min

WARDROBE WARRIOR

Sarita Rajendran's mission to empower Sri Lankan Women on personal style and fashion

3 mins

FTZMA proposes potential pathways for SL to tackle Trump’s tariff tsunami

As Sri Lanka grapples with the prospect of new US tariffs on its exports, the Free Trade Zones Manufacturers Association (FTZMA) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy comprising eight potential pathways to address this time-sensitive economic threat.

2 mins

Sri Lanka’s bartending scene set for shake-up with national association launch

Aiming to elevate the standards, unify mixologists and create pathways for global competition, Sri Lanka plans to launch its National Bartenders Association on the World Tourism Day, which falls on September 27, 2025.

1 min

Sri Lanka seeks early resolution in US tariff dispute, talks set for April 8

AS SRI LANKA grapples with the prospect of new US tariffs on its exports, the Free Trade Zones Manufacturers Association (FTZMA) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy comprising eight potential pathways to address this time-sensitive economic threat.

4 mins

Investor sentiment shaken as US tariffs send equities tumbling

Investor sentiment took a significant hit this week as concerns mounted following the announcement of the newly imposed US tariffs, triggering a sharp downturn in the local equity market.

1 min

India and Sri Lanka conclude bilateral debt restructuring pact

India and Sri Lanka have solidified a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with New Delhi, extending reduced interest rates to support the island nation's economic recovery. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during his official visit to Colombo on Thursday.

1 min

Brandview Labels Lanka honoured as Best National Industry Brand

Brandview Labels Lanka (Pvt) Ltd has been recognised as the Best National Industry Brand (Small Scale) in the Design, Branding and Packaging Industry sector at the National Industry Brand Excellence Awards.

1 min

Lotus Seeds Farm, Lotus Enterprises win Wayamba Wijayabhimani Awards

Lotus Seeds Farm and Lotus Enterprises, esteemed subsidiary companies of Lotus Group, have been recognised with two prestigious awards at the Wayamba Wijayabhimani Vyavasaya Vishishta Awards, organised by the Industrial Service Bureau of the North Western province.

1 min

Future of Sri Lanka's garment industry

NARENDRA MODI'S VISIT AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR SRI LANKAN GARMENT SECTOR

3 mins

Visa announces special rewards for Sinhala and Tamil New Year

Visa has announced a special campaign to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year to create festive cheer during this season with a series of offers for its cardholders in Sri Lanka.

1 min

RAIN PLAYS SPOILSPORT IN MATARA

Rain played spoilsport in the 125th Battle of the Blues Ruhuna which ended in a draw at the Uyanwatta Stadium last evening.

1 min

Barcelona draw to increase Liga lead after Real Madrid stumble

Barcelona failed to break down a frantic Real Betis defence as they were held to a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday but still gained ground on Real Madrid who earlier conceded two points in their 2-2 home game to Valencia.

1 min

PSG clinch 13th Lique 1 title

Paris Saint-Germain clinched the Ligue 1 title on Saturday with a 1-0 win at home against Angers as they prepare for a Champions League quarter-final showdown with Aston Villa. PSG needed just a draw in front of their own fans to be confirmed as champions again, having started the day a huge 21 points clear of nearest challengers Monaco with seven matches left. Desire Doue's strike early in the second half decided the game in PSG's favour, allowing

1 min

Bucks Clinch Playoff Berth As West Battle Tightens

The Milwaukee Bucks clinched the last remaining automatic playoff place from the NBA's Eastern Conference on Saturday before warming up for the postseason with a 121-115 overtime victory over the Miami Heat.

1 min

Premier League ARSENAL HELD BY EVERTON, VILLA BOOST EURO BID

Arsenal’s faint hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool are almost over after their 1-1 draw at Everton, while Aston Villa bolstered their bid for Champions League qualification with a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

1 min

MAS HANDS OVER KITS TO SL NATIONAL ATHLETES

Bodyline (Pvt.) Ltd, a division of MAS Holdings, officially handed over the 2025 Sri Lanka athletic kits to the national contingent as part of Bodyline's ongoing partnership with Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA).

1 min

KANDY CLINCH RUGBY DOUBLE

Unbeaten Kandy Sports Club reaffirmed their dominance in Sri Lankan rugby by completing a sensational double for the season, clinching the century-plus-years-old Clifford Cup for a record 23rd time after edging out CR & FC by 41 points (5 tries, 5 conversions, 2 penalties) to 33 points (5 tries, 4 conversions) in a thrilling final in front of a packed house at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium last evening. Kandy ended the season undefeated this season.

2 mins

Nishan, Dasun steer Dambulla to second win

Tons by Nishan Madushka and Dasun Shanaka and supported by a half-ton by Ron Chandragupta paved the way for Dambulla to record a four-wicket win over Kandy in the National Super League tournament encounter concluded at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

1 min

Historic rivalry ends in draw as time runs out

The highly anticipated 91st Battle of the Saints cricket encounter between St. Joseph's College and St. Peter's College, sponsored by Dialog Axiata PLC, the premier connectivity provider, concluded in a tame draw at the SSC Grounds yesterday.