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Deputy Minister Defends 15% Tax on Freelancers, Calls It “Fair”

Deputy Minister Defends 15% Tax on Freelancers, Calls It "Fair"

Deputy Minister Defends 15% Tax on Freelancers, Calls It “Fair”

By The Morning Telegraph February 26, 2025

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chaturanga Abeysinghe, has shared his views on the new 15%...

“SLSRFR Rugby Referees Paid Cash & Booze to Fix Matches” – Police SC "SLSRFR Rugby Referees Paid Cash & Booze to Fix Matches" - Police SC

"SLSRFR Rugby Referees Paid Cash & Booze to Fix Matches" - Police SC

“SLSRFR Rugby Referees Paid Cash & Booze to Fix Matches” – Police SC

By The Morning Telegraph February 25, 2025

Police SC Manager SP Ajantha Rodrigo officialy complains to Anti Corruption Sports Unit Superintendent of Police Ajantha...

Village Chairman Files Police Complaint Over Alleged Threats by Regional Leader

Village Chairman Files Police Complaint Over Alleged Threats by Regional Leader

Village Chairman Files Police Complaint Over Alleged Threats by Regional Leader

By The Morning Telegraph February 24, 2025

Matale: K.G. Jayaratne, Chairman of the Deevilla Village Development Society and a retired non-commissioned officer of the...

Indian Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Mannar Waters

Indian Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Mannar Waters

Indian Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Mannar Waters

By The Morning Telegraph February 24, 2025

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 32 Indian fishermen along with five Indian fishing boats for illegally...

Sri Lanka Imposes 15% Tax on Freelancers and Individuals Earning Foreign Exchange

Sri Lanka Imposes 15% Tax on Freelancers and Individuals Earning Foreign Exchange

Sri Lanka Imposes 15% Tax on Freelancers and Individuals Earning Foreign Exchange

By The Morning Telegraph February 24, 2025

Freelancers and individuals in Sri Lanka who provide services to overseas clients and receive foreign exchange through...

Govt Plans to Establish a Gem Industrial Colony in Ratnapura

Govt Plans to Establish a Gem Industrial Colony in Ratnapura

Govt Plans to Establish a Gem Industrial Colony in Ratnapura

By The Morning Telegraph February 24, 2025

The government is working on a structured program to ensure that the total revenue generated from gemstone...

“SJB MPs May Join UNP Alliance Due to Sajith’s Reluctance” – Rajitha Senaratne "SJB MPs May Join UNP Alliance Due to Sajith’s Reluctance" - Rajitha Senaratne

"SJB MPs May Join UNP Alliance Due to Sajith’s Reluctance" - Rajitha Senaratne

“SJB MPs May Join UNP Alliance Due to Sajith’s Reluctance” – Rajitha Senaratne

By The Morning Telegraph February 24, 2025

Former MP Rajitha Senaratne has stated that a significant number of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs are...

Doctors Protest, Accuse Govt of Insulting Medical Professionals in Budget

Doctors Protest, Accuse Govt of Insulting Medical Professionals in Budget

Doctors Protest, Accuse Govt of Insulting Medical Professionals in Budget

By The Morning Telegraph February 24, 2025

The current government has put doctors in a very difficult situation through its budget, unlike any previous...

“I Don’t Have a Pistol, My Life Is in Danger” – Wedaarachchi "I Don’t Have a Pistol, My Life Is in Danger" - Wedaarachchi

"I Don’t Have a Pistol, My Life Is in Danger" - Wedaarachchi

“I Don’t Have a Pistol, My Life Is in Danger” – Wedaarachchi

By The Morning Telegraph February 24, 2025

Hambantota District Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dilip Wedaarachchi has stated in Parliament that if any harm befalls...

Namal to be Arrested?

Namal to be Arrested?

Namal to be Arrested?

By The Morning Telegraph February 24, 2025

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before...