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Sri Lanka Finishes 9th in Asia as Youth Athletes Shine with Record Medal Haul Sri Lanka Finishes 9th in Asia as Youth Athletes Shine with Record Medal Haul
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Sri Lanka Finishes 9th in Asia as Youth Athletes Shine with Record Medal Haul

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Sri Lankan youth relay team in action – Saudi Arabia, 2025 Sri Lanka wrapped up its campaign...
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California Sues Trump Over Tariffs in Landmark Legal Challenge **California Sues Trump Over Tariffs in Landmark Legal Challenge** Standing amid rows of almond trees on a Central Valley farm, California Governor Gavin Newsom launched his state’s most audacious legal challenge yet against the Trump administration — a lawsuit targeting the tariffs that have sent ripples through global trade. In doing so, California becomes the first US state to take legal action against President Donald Trump’s sweeping levies, asserting they were imposed under emergency powers that, the lawsuit contends, do not extend to tariff policy. At the heart of the legal challenge is the International Emergency Economic Powers Act — a decades-old law that Trump cited to justify the tariffs. But Governor Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta argue that the Act was never intended to grant such authority, and that only Congress holds the constitutional power to regulate trade. “We’re asserting ourselves on behalf of 40 million Americans,” Newsom declared, pointing to California’s massive agricultural and manufacturing footprint as grounds for taking the lead. “California has been disproportionately affected,” he said, as the state reels from the economic consequences of tariffs that range from 10% for most countries to a staggering 145% on imports from China. The location of the announcement was more than symbolic. California produces 82% of the world’s almonds — a crop especially hard-hit by retaliatory trade measures. The state is also the country’s sole producer of several specialty crops including artichokes, figs, olives, walnuts, and raisins, making it uniquely vulnerable to disruptions in global trade flows. Since the start of the year, the state has filed 15 lawsuits against the Trump administration — this one striking at the heart of the president’s economic agenda. The lawsuit even cites recent Supreme Court rulings that limited President Biden’s authority to forgive student loans, arguing that if the court is to remain consistent, it must also block Trump’s use of emergency powers to unilaterally impose tariffs. “The Supreme Court called Biden’s plan a transformative expansion of presidential authority. If they’re consistent, this lawsuit is a lock,” Newsom said. The White House, meanwhile, quickly dismissed the lawsuit. Spokesman Kush Desai accused the governor of misplacing priorities, saying: “Instead of focusing on California’s rampant crime, homelessness, and unaffordability, Gavin Newsom is spending his time trying to block President Trump’s historic efforts to finally address the national emergency of our country’s persistent goods trade deficits.” Trump’s administration has argued that the tariffs are meant to rebalance trade and bring manufacturing jobs back to American soil. Since his inauguration, there’s been a wave of tariff announcements, with the administration claiming these import taxes will boost domestic production, increase revenue, and spark investment. But the rollout has been anything but smooth. Trump recently backtracked on several of the tariffs — announcing a 90-day pause for most trading partners just hours after a broad package of levies kicked in. Only China remains excluded from the reprieve. While California’s lawsuit is the most high-profile to date, it's not alone. Several small businesses and even a civil rights group have also challenged the tariffs, raising constitutional concerns about executive overreach. Legal scholars note that no president has ever used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, according to congressional research. With California now stepping into the ring, the fight over Trump’s trade war has entered a new phase — one that may well be decided in the courts.
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Rs. 86 Million Missing in Church-Managed Easter Victim Fund Rs. 86 Million Missing in Church-Managed Easter Victim Fund
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Rs. 86 Million Missing in Church-Managed Easter Victim Fund

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Six years after the devastating Easter Sunday bombings that shook Sri Lanka, a fresh controversy has surfaced...
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From Compass to Karma: Gammanpila’s Tirade Exposes Public Disillusionment n a fiery address delivered at a local government rally in Kalawana, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader and lawyer Udaya Gammanpila launched a blistering critique of the National People’s Power (NPP) government, taking aim at its broken promises, treatment of war heroes, and what he claimed was a betrayal of public trust. At the heart of his speech was a single, powerful image: a three-wheeler that once bore a sticker proclaiming loyalty to the "Compass" — the NPP's symbol — now brandishing a new slogan: “Karma can also come as a compass.” Gammanpila recounted this transformation as symbolic of a broader shift in the public mood. “During the last election,” he said, “three-wheelers were proudly showing off stickers saying ‘This time for the compass.’ Today, they carry a warning: ‘Karma can also come as a compass.’ That alone tells you how deep the betrayal runs.” Using the rally as a platform to advocate for the Sarva Jana Balaya, under which his candidates now contest, Gammanpila turned his focus toward what he called the government's hypocrisy and selective persecution of those who fought to protect the country. At the center of his defence was Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, known as Pillayan, a former Eastern Province Chief Minister now facing legal troubles. “Pillayan is no terrorist. He is a patriot,” Gammanpila asserted. “If not for his defection from the LTTE with six thousand cadres and his decision to fight alongside the Sri Lankan forces, the war would not have ended. And yet today, it is he who is being hunted — while former LTTE members sit in Parliament, lead NGOs, and walk free.” He questioned the fairness of a government that forgives those who once fought for the LTTE but punishes those who fought against it. “Either everyone should be punished, or we forget the past and move on. But what’s happening now is nothing short of state-sponsored betrayal,” he thundered. “This is not a government of the people — it’s a government for the Tigers.” Drawing a historical parallel, Gammanpila compared Pillayan’s journey to that of Keppetipola Disawe, who once served colonial masters before joining the freedom struggle and being immortalized as a national hero. “Pillayan was taken by force at 14. When he grew up, he chose the right side. Why should he be punished for that choice?” he asked. The speech turned personal as Gammanpila condemned what he called the government’s callous treatment of everyday citizens, especially the working class. “Remember the promise to sell fuel at Rs. 150? To remove unfair taxes? To stop corruption and remove ministers’ commissions?” he asked. “What did they do instead? They went after the tuk-tuk drivers, the very people who trusted them.” He detailed how police were now stripping three-wheelers of their personalized decorations, once a symbol of freedom and identity, under the pretext of road safety. “These drivers love their three-wheelers more than their wives,” he joked bitterly. “And now even that is taken from them.” The symbolic unraveling of public support was encapsulated in one image: the betrayal felt by the three-wheeler community, once ardent supporters of the NPP, now disillusioned and wary. “That’s why they say, ‘The compass can come back as karma,’” Gammanpila said, his voice rising. As he concluded, Gammanpila made a direct appeal: “Let us not be fooled again. Vote for the Sarva Jana Balaya. Vote to end the lies. Vote to protect those who protected us. Let us reclaim the country.”
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“I’ll Chase the Govt Until They Bring Back My Uganda Money” – Namal Fires Back “I’ll Chase the Govt Until They Bring Back Their Uganda Money” – Namal Fires Back
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“I’ll Chase the Govt Until They Bring Back My Uganda Money” – Namal Fires Back

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In a rallying cry laced with irony and political defiance, SLPP Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa declared...
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EC to Probe President’s Remarks on Fund Allocation to NPP Councils EC to Probe President’s Remarks on Fund Allocation to NPP Councils
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EC to Probe President’s Remarks on Fund Allocation to NPP Councils

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The Election Commission is set to convene on the 21st of April in response to mounting complaints...
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Washington’s Patience Wears Thin: US Warns of Deadline for Ukraine Peace Talks Washington's Patience Wears Thin: US Warns of Deadline for Ukraine Peace Talks
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Washington’s Patience Wears Thin: US Warns of Deadline for Ukraine Peace Talks

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In a striking turn of tone, the United States has issued a stark ultimatum: broker peace in...
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Solar Shutdown Sparks Suspicion: Is SL Protecting the Grid or Fossil Fuel Interests? Solar Shutdown Sparks Suspicion: Is SL Protecting the Grid or Fossil Fuel Interests?
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Solar Shutdown Sparks Suspicion: Is SL Protecting the Grid or Fossil Fuel Interests?

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Fitch Warns Sri Lanka Among Nations Vulnerable to US Tariff Shock Fitch Warns Sri Lanka Among Nations Vulnerable to US Tariff Shock
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Fitch Warns Sri Lanka Among Nations Vulnerable to US Tariff Shock

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Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has issued a stark warning that Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery...
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Drug Crisis Deepens: Fears Rise Over Push to Import Unregistered Indian Pharmaceuticals Drug Crisis Deepens: Fears Rise Over Push to Import Unregistered Indian Pharmaceuticals
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Drug Crisis Deepens: Fears Rise Over Push to Import Unregistered Indian Pharmaceuticals

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In a stark warning that casts fresh doubts on the country’s healthcare stability, the Federation of Health...
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