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How was Dedigama Group excluded from RAMIS?

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2 years ago

August 3, 2023

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The non-inclusion of the Dedigama Group in Maharagama to the automated tax administration process – Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS), has raised questions at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), reports say.

The matter is raised in a backdrop where a new Commissioner is to be appointed to the IRD.

The two most senior officials of the IRD – Mr. M.S.M. Sian and Mr. D.U.E. Jayawardena have applied for the post.

However, it is said that both candidates are only able to remain in the position for less than a year, before having to retire.

It is said that the International Monetary Fund has also paid attention to this matter, and since their future plans span across a 05-year period, they are reportedly concerned of an IRD commissioner with a tenure less than an year long.

The current Commissioner General Mr. Ranjith Hapuarachchi is to retire on August 25.

Meanwhile, it is also said that one of the two applicants for the position has allegedly been involved in the aforementioned Dedigama Group being excluded from the RAMIS system.

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Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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11 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

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13 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

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34 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.