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,
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‘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),
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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,
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“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).
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Colombo Stock Market makes history
- By KrishCNL
- August 5, 2025
- Business News, News, Political
- Colombo Stock Market
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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.
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Chamber commends government on US Tariff cut
- By KrishCNL
- August 5, 2025
- Business News, News, Political
- Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, US tariff
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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, …
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Japan gives Rs. 131M for demining in North
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 …
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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.
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Ranil’s Secretaries Summoned Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds
- CNL Reporter
- August 4, 2025
- Political
- Ranil's Secretaries
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has summoned Sandra Perera, a personal secretary to ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe,
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Sri Lankan envoy says talks underway to further reduce U.S. tariffs
- CNL Reporter
- August 4, 2025
- Political
- U.S. tariffs
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Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe said that diplomatic discussions are ongoing to further reduce U.S. tariffs on Sri Lankan exports.
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