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IRD PIN VALIDITY PERIOD EXTENDED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued for the submission of the returns of income for the Year of Assessment 2024/2025 has been extended to November 30, ... Read More


MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY DELAYED UNTIL NEXT YEAR

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has announced that the introduction of Mobile Number Portability, which allows users to switch network providers without changin... Read More


SUSPECTS ARRESTED WITH T56 AMMUNITION IN VAVUNIYA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the haul of hand grenades and ammunition discovered in Vavuniya. Police say they found 728 live T56 rounds in the posses... Read More


RESOLUTION TO REMOVE DESHABANDU TENNAKOON FROM IGP POST IN PARLIAMENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A resolution to remove the interdicted Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon, from his post has been included in the parliament's order paper. The proposal is s... Read More


ALLEGED GANGSTER 'GAMPAHA DEVA' ARRESTED AT BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- An individual known as 'Gampaha Deva', a close associate of the organised crime figure Kehelbaddara Padme, has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport. According ... Read More


CTB BUS DRIVER ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING IN NUWARA ELIYA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A CTB bus driver has been arrested by traffic police in Nuwara Eliya for driving under the influence of alcohol. The bus, which belonged to the Diwulapitiya depot, was travelling... Read More


INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT EXTENDS PIN VALIDITY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Department of Inland Revenue has extended the validity period for Personal Identification Numbers, or PINs, that were issued to taxpayers for the 2024 and 2025 assessment year... Read More


SRI LANKA SHOULD JOIN RCEP TO EXPAND TRADE, SAYS UNP LEADER RANIL WICKREMESINGHE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) presents an opportunity for Bay of Bengal nations like Sri Lanka to expand their trade, according to United National Party L... Read More


BUDDHIST AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER GENERAL REMOVED FROM POST

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs, R.M.P. Rathnayake, has been removed from his post. When questioned about the matter, Deputy Minister of Buddhist, Religious, and Cul... Read More


LANKA WORKERS CONGRESS MEETS INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A special discussion has been held between the Lanka Workers Congress and the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha. The meeting took place today (3) in Nuwara Eliya... Read More