List of goods, & services exempt from VAT
The Ministry of Finance has released a list of goods and services that will be exempt from the VAT.
The Ministry of Finance has released a list of goods and services that will be exempt from the VAT.
Deputy national organization of the SJB S.M. Marikkar has reacted strongly to a warning by the government of severe action against false claims over the VAT.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the initiation of the procurement process to select a prospective investor for the proposed development plan’s phase one in the Upper Tank area of China Harbour, Trincomalee.
While highlighting that the Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the situation in the wake of the emergence of the new Covid variant JN.1, Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana urged the public to adhere to the health practices established during the previous Covid season.
The Ministry of Finance has issued a clarification regarding Tax Identification Numbers (TINs), emphasizing that possessing a TIN does not automatically imply liability for income tax.
The Amarapura Nikaya has rejected the Himalaya declaration unveiled last month.
The sergeant who was killed in a shooting during a raid in Weligama two days ago has been posthumously promoted a sub-inspector, said the police.
Leading entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera has reportedly resigned from all chairman and director board member positions he has held with effect from 01 January.
National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayaka who is also the Chief of Staff to President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the government would take severe action against those who spread falsehoods about VAT increase among people.
Incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe is certain to contest at the next presidential election, said UNP general secretary Palitha Range Bandara.