Month: April 2025
A surge in daily number of heart patients!
Cardiologist Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe stated that the number of heart patients reported daily in Sri Lanka has increased. Addressing a media briefing held...
Sri Lanka’s minimum wage to be increased
New amendments will be introduced to the law to increase the monthly minimum wage of private sector employees to Rs. 27,000 rupees, the...
Govt unable to reduce fuel prices due to IMF conditions – Minister
Fuel prices cannot be reduced further as the conditions imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the country’s economy are still in...
Three-Wheeler association refuses to lower fares despite fuel price reduction
The Western Province Three-Wheeler Drivers & Owners Co-Operative Society has announced that it will not reduce fares despite the recent drop in fuel...
Electricity tariffs to increase
Former MP Champika Ranawaka stated that the government plans to raise electricity tariffs after May 6 to cover the losses incurred due to...
Taxpayer identification number mandatory for motor traffic services from April 2025
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that individuals will be required to provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to access its...
New tax regulations take effect from today – IRD
Individuals earning less than Rs. 1.8 million annually can now claim relief on the advance income tax (AIT) charged on interest or discounts...
Shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right
“Incredible.” That was the single word uttered under her breath by Marine Le Pen as she stormed out of a Paris courtroom on...
Kids spend time alone as parents are on social media
There is a prevalent social tragedy of children becoming isolated and alone due to the parent’s addiction to social media and cyber surfing,...
Vehicle imports hampered by delays at Finance Ministry
Industry leaders are raising concerns over delays in decision-making within the Ministry of Finance, particularly regarding vehicle imports, which they say have hindered...
