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How to Claim Withheld Tax on Fixed Deposits
Applicable for Individuals Earning Less Than Rs. 1.8 Million Annually
From April 1, 2025, the withholding tax on interest from fixed deposits in Sri Lanka has been...
US Tariff Hike May Deepen Sri Lanka’s Economic Struggles
Fitch Warns
Sri Lanka’s fragile economy could face further strain following the United States’ recent tariff...
Sri Lanka to Reduce Prices of Liquid Milk and Yoghurt
After theFollowing VAT Exemption VAT Exemption
The prices of liquid milk and yoghurt made from locally sourced fresh milk are expected to decrease...
Election Monitoring Groups Face Funding Shortages
Fewer Election Observers This Time
The upcoming Local Government Elections, scheduled for May 6 are seeing a notable decline in public...
Aswesuma Welfare Program to Expand to 400,000 New Beneficiaries
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced a major expansion of the Aswesuma welfare scheme...

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hit the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in...

Gold price hits record high in global market

The spot gold price is trading at record highs and targets the psychological $3000 mark amid...

Warning issued to 2.5 billion users

A warning has been issued to 2.5 billion Gmail users over a ‘devastating scam’ that is said to allow...

Rain expected in a few areas of Sri Lanka today

Showers are expected in a few areas of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail...

Misty conditions expected in several areas during the morning

The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle...

Ganemulle Sanjeewa Dies In Hultsdorf Court Shooting

Sanjeewa Kumara Saman Rathna, also known as Ganemulle Sanjeewa, an organized crime figure, was shot...

Government Plans Digital ID Rollout, First Phase to Include Face and Fingerprint Data

The Ministry of Digital Economy says that steps are being taken to issue digital identity cards...

Heat index advisory for several areas

The Meteorology Department has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Northern, North-central...

Rs. 3 BN for High-Tech Bus Fleet in 2025 Budget

The Sri Lankan government says that it will introduce a modern and comfortable fleet of...

U.S. Aid Suspension: Does It Impact Only NGOs?
By Philip Dissanayake 

On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, one of which...

Adani decides to withdraw from wind energy project in SL

Adani Green Energy has decided to withdraw from its proposed wind energy project in Mannar, Sri...

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