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Govt Allocates Rs. 20 Bn to Sign Deal with Banks for SriLankan Airlines Legacy Debt Settlement
To address the financial burdens of SriLankan Airlines (SLA), the government has announced a plan to settle the airline’s legacy debt. Despite previous governments’ attempts to divest state ownership and attract private investment, SLA continues to play a crucial role in the transportation of passengers and cargo by air. To alleviate the financial strain, the […]
Government Announces Special Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens with 3-pct Additional Interest
The government has introduced a Special Interest Scheme to be implemented from July 2025. Under this scheme, individuals above 60 years of age will be eligible for one-year fixed deposits of up to Rs. 1 million, with an additional interest rate of 3 percent above the prevailing market rates. To support this scheme, the government […]
Budget 2025: Tax Relief on Interest Income – Exempting WHT Up to Rs.1.8Mn
The government has announced new provisions that will impact senior citizens and individuals with lower assessable incomes. Financial institutions will not deduct withholding tax on interest paid on deposits made by senior citizens, provided their assessable income from all sources does not exceed Rs.1,800,000/- for any year of assessment. Senior citizens must submit a declaration […]
Budget 2025: Capital Gains Tax Rate Increased to 15-pct for Individuals & Partnerships
The Capital Gain Tax (CGT) rate applicable for individuals and partnerships will be increased to 15%. The CGT rate applicable for all other entities will be raised to 30% in par with the corporate capital gains tax rate.
Final draft of the Budget 2025 Presented for Presidential Review
The final draft of the Budget 2025 was presented for the review of President Anura Kumara Disanayake today (16) at the Presidential Secretariat. Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Mahinda Siriwardana, was also attend at this occasion. The President, who also serves as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, is set to deliver […]
BASL’s Contradictory Approach Exposed in AG Controversy, Says Lasantha’s Daughter
Ahimsa Wickrematunge, daughter of slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, has accused the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) of a contradictory approach in defending Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe, despite his alleged role in obstructing justice in politically sensitive cases. In a letter to BASL President Anura Meddegoda, she criticized the association’s inconsistency—challenging prosecutorial decisions when convenient […]