Tax defaulting denies Rs. 200 billion income
Tax defaulting has denied the Department of Inland Revenue nearly Rs. 200 billion of income, said sources at the Department.
Tax defaulting has denied the Department of Inland Revenue nearly Rs. 200 billion of income, said sources at the Department.
With the local government polls unlikely to take place before March 19, LG bodies will be brought under the administration of special commissioners, according to government sources.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (18) pledged to prioritize economic recovery while ensuring that law and order is maintained to prevent anarchy.
The Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) has recommended a more transparent and legitimate procedure for the registration of local news websites.
Local election monitor PAFFREL says it will complain to courts with regard to government attempts to prevent the local government polls from taking place.
Two Sri Lankan youths have died in a road mishap in Japan.
Samantha Power, currently director of USAID, is among those being floated by US officials as possible candidates for the job of World Bank president, Reuters reports.
The IMF is considering approving a loan for Sri Lanka, even without China's assurance of debt-restructuring support, Bloomberg News said.
Treasury secretary Mahinda Siriwardana has informed the Election Commission of a difficulty in funding the local government polls.
The UNP has approval from its working committee to formulate a new constitution for the party.