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COPF proposes regulating lotteries under Gambling Authority Bill

CNL Reporter
August 6, 2025
Political
COPF
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The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has proposed improvements to the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill,

IRD Extends PIN Validity amid Push for Broader Tax Compliance

CNL Reporter
August 6, 2025
News, Political
IRD
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In a move aimed at enhancing taxpayer compliance and easing the digital filing process,

‘Import American vehicles duty-free’ U.S. tells Sri Lanka

CNL Reporter
August 5, 2025
News, Political
American vehicles
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The United States (U.S.), in its tariff negotiations, requested Sri Lanka to grant duty-free access to American vehicles, including Electric Vehicles (EVs),

Debate on motion to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from IGP post commences in Parliament

CNL Reporter
August 5, 2025
Political
Deshabandu
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The debate on the motion presented to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police,

“No threat to National Security”: Defence Secretary

CNL Reporter
August 5, 2025
Political
Defence Secretary
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There is currently no threat to national security, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).

Colombo Stock Market makes history

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a notable financial milestone yesterday, as its All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 20,000-point mark for the first time. This significant event occurred rapidly, just ten minutes into trading, and is recognized as a historic moment for Sri Lanka’s financial markets.

Chamber commends government on US Tariff cut

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially commended the Government of Sri Lanka and its national negotiation team for their successful efforts in securing a further reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate with the United States. This significant achievement sees the tariff rate on Sri Lankan exports reduced from 30% to 20%. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber, remarked, …

Japan gives Rs. 131M for demining in North

By KrishCNL
August 5, 2025
News, Political
De-mining, Japan, Sri Lanka
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Japan has once again shown its support for Sri Lanka by providing a new grant of about USD 450,000 (around Rs. 131.4 million) to help clear landmines in the Northern Province. This grant is part of Japan’s “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” and was signed by the Japanese Ambassador, Akio Isomata, and Mr. Ananda Chandrasiri from Delvon …

PIN Validity period for submission of tax returns for 2024/2025 extended

CNL Reporter
August 4, 2025
Political
Tax
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The validity of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by the Inland Revenue Department for the submission of income tax returns for the year of assessment 2024/2025 has been extended.