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A gazette notification has been issued amending the procedures and deadlines related to the payment of excise taxes and fees on liquor production.The gazette, which came into effect today (28), has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policies.The new regulations state that every license holder must pay the required excise tax on or before the specified date, as outlined in Section 22 of the Excise Ordinance.According to the gazette, if a license holder fails to make full payment of the due tax or fee within 30 days…

Sri Lanka Police says that new information is emerging regarding the shooter involved in the recent killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara.Police also stated that the suspect is suspected to be a deserter from the security forces.The Weligama PS chairman was shot dead on Wednesday (22) inside his office at the local council premises, and his body has now been placed at his residence in Midigama for public to pay their final respects.Further investigations into the incident are being conducted under the instructions of Inspector General of Police (IGP), under the supervision of the Southern…

The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and alleged mistreatment.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Suchart Chomklin, wrote on his Facebook page yesterday, October 23, that he plans to fly urgently to Sri Lanka amid growing concerns about the welfare of the two Thai elephants, Plai Pratu Pha and Plai Srinarong.Concerns were first raised last year by the Reclaim Thai Elephant group. The group’s coordinator, Yuwanuch Kiattiwong, together with 50 members, visited…

Following the instructions from Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, 76 vehicles that had been in long-term use and had become unserviceable have been fully restored to motorable condition. These vehicles are scheduled to be added to the Army vehicle fleet from 24 October 2025.The successful reintegration of these refurbished vehicles into the Army fleet, as part of a project executed in parallel with the Clean Sri Lanka programme, will enable the Army to save a significant amount of foreign exchange that would otherwise be spent on importing vehicles from abroad.Furthermore, by returning these…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks while addressing the “CNCI Achiever Awards 2025” held on 23 October at the Cinnamon Life Hotel, Colombo. The annual ceremony, organized by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, aims to recognize and encourage outstanding contributions within Sri Lanka’s industrial sector.In her address, the Prime Minister underscored that the strength of the country’s industries directly determines its ability to create jobs, reduce imports, and ensure sustainable economic growth.“Support should focus on building capacity, encouraging innovation, facilitating expansion, and improving access to new…

Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Achintha clinched the gold medal in the Boys’ 1500m event at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, clocking an impressive 3:57.42.His powerful finishing kick in the final lap left rivals trailing and sparked jubilant celebrations among Sri Lankan supporters.China’s Sha Lihua secured silver with 3:58.73, just 1.31 seconds behind Achintha, while Hong Kong’s Au Ho Chun claimed bronze at 4:05.09, rounding off a thrilling podium that highlighted Asia’s rising middle-distance stars.Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Nethmi Gimhani Pulle clinched the bronze medal in the Girls’ 1500m event at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.She completed the race…

Seven suspects have been remanded after being arrested yesterday (23) on charges of operating, promoting, and managing a pyramid scheme, according to police.The suspects were remanded after being produced before court. The arrests were made following an investigation conducted by officers of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), based on information received by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), said police.The suspects, aged between 40 and 64, are residents of Ratmalana, Pannipitiya, Galnewa, Hokandara, Peradeniya, and Colombo 04.The FCID has launched further investigations into the incident.

At least 25 passengers were reportedly killed and several others injured when a private sleeper coach travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle near Chinnatekuru village in Kurnool district early on Friday, 24 October.According to The Hindu, the luxury coach, carrying about 40 passengers, was struck by a bike coming from the opposite direction at around 3.30 a.m. Flames broke out from the front of the bus immediately after the impact and spread rapidly, causing the fuel tank to explode and the vehicle to be engulfed within minutes.Many passengers, who were asleep, woke up amid…

The skipper and the boat that allegedly transported Ishara Sewwandi, a main suspect in the murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, to India have been taken into custody in Jaffna by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), according to police.The boat, seized from the Aralithuduwa Beach in Jaffna, is reported to be a small vessel fitted with a 400-horsepower engine and owned by an individual identified as A. Anandan, who allegedly facilitated Ishara’s escape to India.Following a lengthy interrogation of Anandan, by a team of officers led by the OIC of the CCD’s Organized Crime Investigation Unit, both the skipper and the vessel…

A bulletproof luxury vehicle was discovered abandoned in a garage along Pagoda Road, Nugegoda, following a covert police operation that spanned several days.The discovery was made by the Western Province (South) Crimes Division which had been conducting a targeted investigation in the area.The vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz model equipped with ballistic protection, was found parked inside a local garage.According to police sources, the armored car had been discreetly left at the location several weeks ago by an unidentified individual.