Year: 2025
Taxes on vehicles could surge upto 600%
Raising concerns about the potential hike in vehicle import taxes, which are currently at approximately 300%, the Sri Lanka Vehicle Importers’ Association said...
Fishermen arrest: Tamil Nadu CM calls for stronger measures for permanent solution
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday expressed concern over the “frequent apprehension” of Indian fishermen from the state by the...
UFC champion Jones would be ‘too smart’ for Aspinall
Jon Jones would be “too smart” for Tom Aspinall were they to meet in the UFC, says fighter Henry Cejudo. Briton Aspinall, the...
Fraud and corruption charges against 40 customs officers
Disciplinary investigations are ongoing against 40 officers accused of fraud and corruption in Sri Lanka Customs. Customs Media Spokesperson Seevali Arukgoda said that...
A brawl for the top chair!
The past few days gave way to news reports regarding a new political alliance about to be formed by the leadership of the...
I like Tom Cruise because of his dedication to his career – Dineth
This time, Dineth Epaliyana joins Mashi Senanayake in the ‘Mirror Mirror’ conversation on the Mirror Arts YouTube channel. Dineth Epaliyana is a new...
Bank deposits plummet due to increased WHT
After the withholding tax levied on bank deposits was increased from 5% to 10%, about Rs. 3000 million that had been deposited in...
Major overhaul of the public sector on the cards?
It is reported that about 18 government-related public services heads came to meet the secretary-level comrade of the ruling party. Discussions had focused...
New alternative education course for social activists
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) is launching an “Alternative Education Course for Social Activists (Reformers). Through this initiative, CPA aims to empower...
Govt. announces new excise duty rates for imported vehicles
The Government of Sri Lanka has announced new excise duty rates for vehicle imports, effective immediately, in a special gazette notification issued today...
