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A Nation in the Dark? What the New Electricity Bill Means for Sri Lanka
Experts warn the 2025 bill rolls back progress as energy reform takes a political detour

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By Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe Electricity reform in Sri Lanka is more than just a technical debate—it’s at the heart of whether families live with dignity, industries remain competitive, and students study without disruption. The country’s power sector, once envisioned for transformation, may now be at risk of another cycle of inefficiency and crisis. Opening Kathikawa’s…

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Choose Light with Meaning: Buy Locally Made Vesak Decorations and Brighten a Family’s Life

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This Vesak season, Daily Reporter, Impactus and the Right to Life Human Rights Centre are calling on all Sri Lankans to make a small but powerful choice: buy locally made Vesak decorations and help a struggling family earn a living. In recent years, Chinese-made lanterns and LED lights have flooded the Sri Lankan market. They…

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How to Claim Withheld Tax on Fixed Deposits
Applicable for Individuals Earning Less Than Rs. 1.8 Million Annually

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From April 1, 2025, the withholding tax on interest from fixed deposits in Sri Lanka has been increased from 5% to 10%. However, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) states that individuals whose total annual income is less than Rs. 1.8 million are eligible to claim a refund of the tax deducted on interest. To do…