The ad-valorem excise duty rate of 90 per cent imposed on motorcycles with an engine capacity less than 150cc will be removed with effect from midnight today (August 17). This was disclosed by Sri Lankan Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera on Thursday.
The excise duty on mini trucks and single cabs has also been reduced by Rs. 300,000 with effect from midnight today. Accordingly, the present duty rate of 45 per cent or Rs. 1 million has been reduced to Rs. 700,000. The present sale price will come down by Rs. 300,000. (Bandula)
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
Kasun, was born in 28th Sept 1964, the grandson of the legendary author and linguist Munidasa Cumaratunga and son of SSP Bindu Kumaratunga and Winifred
Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando have sentenced to 20 and 25 years respectively after they were found guilty in a case of fraud.
Three Electoral Organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya tendered their resignations.
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