Sri Lanka
We didn’t do stupid things like reducing taxes or prices of consumer goods, says Deputy Defence Minister
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara stated that his government did not make reckless decisions, such as reducing the prices of goods or...
Tamil Nadu CM to present resolution in state assembly on restoration of Kachchatheevu Island
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will present a government resolution in the State Assembly on Wednesday advocating for the restoration of Kachchatheevu...
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...
