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BYD Expands Electric Mobility in Sri Lanka Luxury Lineup and Dealer Network
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is rapidly advancing in Sri Lanka’s EV market through a strategic partnership with John Keells CG Auto. The two companies recently signed an MoU to introduce DENZA, BYD’s luxury electric vehicle brand, showcasing models like the D9, N7, Z9, and Z9GT. This move aims to offer Sri Lankan consumers high-end,…
Kush Crisis: From Sierra Leone’s Graveyards to Sri Lanka’s Airport
On May 12, 2025, Charlotte May Lee, a 21-year-old former flight attendant from South London, was arrested at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport. Sri Lankan customs officials discovered approximately 46 kilograms of a synthetic drug known as “kush” concealed in her luggage. Valued at around $3.3 million, this seizure marks the largest of its kind in…
Sri Lanka Heads to U.S. for Crucial Second Round of Tariff Talks Discussions on 27-28
Sri Lanka is gearing up for a critical second round of discussions with the United States over steep tariffs imposed on its exports. A high-level delegation led by Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma left for Washington, D.C., today for talks scheduled on May 27–28 with the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. The crisis began on…
Garment Factory Closure Sends Shockwaves Through Sri Lanka’s Export Economy Next closed; 1.400 job losses
The recent closure of the NEXT garment factory in Katunayake’s Free Trade Zone has dealt a significant blow to Sri Lanka’s apparel industry and its broader economy. Announced on May 19, 2025, the shutdown has resulted in the loss of around 1,400 jobs, nearly half of the company’s 2,800-strong workforce. The company cited rising operational…
Imported Salt Scandal: State Director Accused of Profiteering Through Private Company MP Mujibar Rahuman Reveals
In the wake of a severe salt shortage and soaring prices in Sri Lanka, opposition MP Mujibur Rahuman (SJB) has accused a government-appointed director of a state-owned salt company of importing bulk salt and reselling it at inflated prices through his private firm. Speaking in Parliament on May 21, Rahuman revealed that Dr. Ravi Liyanage,…
Government Clerical Service Exam to Be Held on Sunday After Six-Year Delay
The long-delayed competitive examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Management Assistant Service, for which applications were called in 2019, will finally be held on Sunday, May 18. The exam, postponed for over six years, has caused concern among thousands of applicants who were under the maximum eligible age of 35 at the time…