Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
US tariff : Govt confirms all-party conference
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet party leaders tomorrow (April 10) to discuss the impact of new 44% US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports. The tariffs were imposed under Donald Trump’s revised trade policy, citing Sri Lanka’s alleged 88% trade barriers.
GovPay traffic fines system ready for pilot rollout soon
Sri Lanka is set to pilot its new digital traffic fine payment system, GovPay, aimed at streamlining payments and enhancing transparency. The initiative will be launched in selected areas before a national rollout.
‘India has changed now’: Tilvin on JVP’s stance
JVP leader Tilvin Silva says India’s political landscape has evolved, prompting the party to update its approach towards bilateral relations. He noted that past views were based on different historical circumstances.
Body to be exhumed for fresh postmortem in Welikada custody death
Authorities have ordered the exhumation of a man’s body for a fresh postmortem following concerns over his death in Welikada prison custody. The move comes after calls for an impartial investigation.
Easter attacks investigation: Police constable arrested
A Police constable has been arrested in connection with concealing evidence linked to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. The arrest follows a broader investigation into alleged efforts to suppress critical information.
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