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TIN certificate mandatory for specified transactions including opening bank accounts from Nov.

Srilanka, Sept. 25 -- The Inland Revenue Department has announced that presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will be mandatory for specified activities with effect from N... Read More


President assured efforts to review VAT on books in upcoming budget - PM

Srilanka, Sept. 25 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is focusing on revising the VAT imposed on books through the upcoming Budget. The Prime Minister made these r... Read More


Traffic flow restored on Hatton-Colombo main road after earth slip

Srilanka, Sept. 25 -- Traffic movement on the Hatton-Colombo main road, which was disrupted due to an earth slip at Kuyilwatte, has now been restored. Traffic on the road was disrupted for several... Read More


Four arrested with 62,000 narcotic pills in Kotahena

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- A total of four individuals have been arrested while in possession of 62,100 narcotic pills during a raid conducted by officers of the Kotahena Police Station yesterday (23). ... Read More


Man arrested with cocaine and cash in Wellawatte

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- A 31-year-old man has been arrested with cocaine and a sum of cash during a raid carried out by officers of the Colombo District Crime Division in Wellawatte yesterday (23). ... Read More


Amber warning issued as heavy rains expected in Western and several other provinces

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber Warning for heavy rains, with the Western Province among the areas expected to experience heavy showers over the next 24 hours.... Read More


Minor flooding likely along Gin Ganga in four DS areas

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Minor flooding is likely to occur within the next 24 hours in low-lying areas of the Gin Ganga valley, the Irrigation Department warned after issuing an Amber flood warning. ... Read More


Police introduce new WhatsApp number for clearance certificate inquiries

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The Police Headquarters has introduced a new WhatsApp service to make it easier for the general public to obtain information and make inquiries regarding Police Clearance Certif... Read More


Spill gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened amid heavy rain

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- One spillway gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir was opened today (24) due to heavy rains in the reservoir's catchment areas, reservoir engineers said. Heavy rains have been... Read More


Sri Lanka's sovereign rating upgrade reflects continued progress in macroeconomic stabilization and reforms - CBSL chief

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The upgrade of Sri Lanka's sovereign rating by Fitch Ratings from 'CCC+' to 'B-', with a Stable Outlook, reflects the continued progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and refor... Read More