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Parate Law Reinstated in Sri Lanka:
A Looming Threat to Small and Medium Enterprises

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The reimplementation of the controversial Parate Execution Law in Sri Lanka has sparked renewed debate across the business and legal sectors. The law, under the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990, allows licensed commercial banks to auction properties mortgaged against loans without judicial proceedings if borrowers fail to settle…

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India and China Battle for Dominance in Sri Lanka’s Vehicle Market
Tata, Maruti Suzuki, Mahendra, BAIC Micro, BYD etc.

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Sri Lanka’s automobile market has become a focal point for competition between Indian and Chinese automobile manufacturers, each striving to establish a strong presence in this strategically located island nation. ​ Indian Automotive Influence Indian automobile manufacturers have a longstanding relationship with Sri Lanka, historically dominating sectors such as motorcycles and three-wheelers (tuk-tuks). Prior to 2020,…

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A woman to lead the Tax Department
Rukdevi Fernando

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A woman has been appointed as the 39th Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department, with the responsibility of increasing Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to 15% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The new Commissioner General is Rukdevi Fernando, also known as I.R.D. Fernando. Fernando emphasized that her focus will be on expanding the tax…

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Half of Sri Lanka’s Population Brushes Their Teeth Only Once a Day

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Specialist Dr. Nilantha Ratnayake of the Sri Lanka Dental Association revealed that 50% of Sri Lanka’s population brushes their teeth only once a day. He expressed this observation during a press conference held to mark World Oral Health Day which falls on March 20. According to Dr. Ratnayake, oral diseases are among the most common…

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Sri Lanka to Secure Biometric Data with Cryptographic Hashing
New e-NIC Cards to be Issued

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Sri Lanka will secure biometric data for its national ID system using cryptographic hashing, which converts data into non-reversible random values for enhanced security. Waruna Sri Dhanapala, Acting Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy, said this measure will protect user identities and prevent unauthorized access. Sanjaya Karunasena, ICTA Director, highlighted that biometric-backed digital identity…

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New Consumer Rights Protection Initiative Launched
Under “Clean Sri Lanka” Programme

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On March 15, 2025, coinciding with World Consumer Rights Day, a new initiative aimed at protecting consumer rights was launched under the “Clean Sri Lanka” Programme. The launch event took place at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, and senior officials from various ministries including Health,…

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Court Rules CA Sri Lanka Subject to RTI Act
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka accountable under the RTI law

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The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is subject to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, reinforcing citizens’ right to access information from professional bodies performing public functions. The judgment, delivered on 6 March, upheld the RTI Commission’s decision that CA Sri Lanka, despite…

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Chief Inspector Krishanthi Abeysekera has been appointed as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Pindeniya Police Station

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Chief Inspector A.A. Apsara Krishanthi Abeysekera has been appointed as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Pindeniya Police Station in the Kegalle District as part of the recent transfers implemented by the National Police Commission. Abeysekera joined the police service as a Sub-Inspector in 1996 and has held various positions since then. In 2020, she was…

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A woman in male-dominated funeral directing
Sepalika Nilmini of Deyyandara

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Sri Lanka’s funeral directing industry is traditionally male-dominated, with very few women engaged in the profession. However, a woman from Deyyandara in the Southern Province has broken this norm by managing a funeral parlor and handling all funeral services, including preparing and embalming bodies. Ranawaka Sepalika Nilmini took over the family-owned Deyyandara Mal Shalawa (funeral…

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Breaking Barriers: Sunali Ruwangika – Sri Lanka’s First Female Postwoman

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(Read in Sinhala) Despite the rise of modern communication methods, the postal service, one of the oldest forms of communication, continues to serve millions globally. Sri Lanka’s postal service dates back to 1798 when the Dutch established the first five post offices in the coastal areas. In 1799, the first postal regulations and postage fees…