The increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) and Nation Building Tax (NBT) will come into effect from today (Nov 01).
The VAT increase from 11% to 15% was approved with the passing of the VAT (Amendment) Bill in Parliament on Oct 26.
The VAT rate will also affect telecom services, tobacco, air ticket fees and private medical services excluding diagnostic tests, dialysis and OPD services. The Nation Building Tax rate is 2% and will remain unchanged.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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