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Will Inland Revenue prosecute you for tax mistakes? Things every Sri Lankan needs to know

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Inland Revenue Department said it will initiate criminal prosecution against individuals and entities who deliberately fail to meet their specified income tax obligations. ... Read More


Man injured in Dehiwala Cemetery shooting

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A man was injured in a shooting at the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Public Cemetery on Sunday. According to police, two unidentified assailants arrived at the cemetery on a motorcycle... Read More


Former UNP Councillor arrested over Rs. 160 million fraud

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Former Horana United National Party (UNP) Municipal Councillor Renuka Damayanthi has been arrested by the Wattala Police over a financial fraud involving six textile businessmen ... Read More


SLS certification mandatory for sanitary napkins from October 8

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The sale of sanitary napkins that do not carry the required Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) certification will be prohibited in Sri Lanka from October 8, 2026, under an Ex... Read More


Two youths killed in motorcycle accident in Horana

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Two youths were killed after a motorcycle collided with a sand-transporting tipper truck in the Kananvila area on the Horana - Moragahahena road, early this morning. The two ind... Read More


No smartphone, no service? The Right to be Offline

SriLanka, July 18 -- An ordinary citizen who prefers not to use digital mobile devices recently struggled to obtain an appointment at a Sri Lankan government department because he did not have a mobil... Read More


Over 4,600 cases filed over mosquito breeding sites so far in 2026

SriLanka, July 18 -- Police have filed 4,672 court cases against individuals for maintaining premises conducive to mosquito breeding during the period from January to June 2026, the Police said. In a... Read More


Roshan Mahanama clarifies Dambulla Sixers role amid conflict of interest concerns

SriLanka, July 18 -- Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has clarified concerns raised over a possible conflict of interest regarding his role as team mentor of the Dambulla Sixers in the 2026 ... Read More


Kuwait International Airport suspends operations temporarily

SriLanka, July 18 -- Takeoff and landing operations have been temporarily suspended at Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait's national carrier announced on Saturday, adding that it rescheduled most of... Read More


House of Fashions owner remanded after Customs arrest..

SriLanka, July 18 -- House of Fashions owner and Managing Director Preethi Jayawardena has been arrested over an alleged Customs violation and remanded while receiving treatment at the National Hospit... Read More