JKCG Denies Insider Knowledge of Vehicle Import Tax Surcharge.
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG) has officially rejected allegations suggesting it used insider information to open Letters of Credit for BYD vehicles just before the government's vehicle import surcharge announcement.
Environmental Advocates Raise Alarm Over Proposed Waste Management Amendments.
The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has criticized the proposed amendments to the National Environmental Act, arguing that the legislation unfairly shifts waste management costs from corporations to the public by diluting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principles.
CAA Cracks Down on Rice Price Violations at Bokundara Economic Centre.
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched intensified islandwide raids against traders selling rice above the government-mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP), leading to the detection of a violator at the Bokundara Economic Centre.
Sri Lanka Approves Tax Exemptions for New Telecommunication Towers to Boost Connectivity.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Finance Act No. 35 of 2018 to exempt newly constructed telecommunication towers from the annual tax for a five-year period starting January 1, 2026.













