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SJB to present amendments to the EPF Act – Harsha (Video)

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2 years ago

July 13, 2023

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) hopes to present amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act to ensure an equitable treatment in restructuring domestic debt, SJB MP Harsha de Silva says.

Speaking to reporters yesterday (July 12) the MP said that the party will propose amendments that, if passed, will see a minimum benefit paid to EPF members or pay the same interest rate paid to other players in the market, or a rate that reflects inflation.

The amendment will be proposed with 2.6 million active EPF accounts in mind over the next 15 years during which Sri Lanka’s domestic debt restructuring (DDR) will be in effect, said de Silva.

Opposition parties in Sri Lanka according to the SJB have criticized the DDR programme over alleged injustice to EPF members.

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Anuradhapura Prison chief granted bail

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12 minutes ago

June 23, 2025

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The Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison – Mohan Karunaratne who was in remand custody, has been granted bail.

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court granted bail under two sureties of Rs. 500,000 each and imposed an overseas travel ban on him.

Karunaratne was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 08 over the alleged unauthorized release of an inmate convicted of multiple counts of fraud and corruption under a presidential amnesty.The case is to be taken up again on Aug. 04.

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SL calls to de-escalate situation in Middle East

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2 hours ago

June 23, 2025

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The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern about the latest developments in the Middle East.

A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism states, “We continue to call upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation.”

“All concerned parties should return to dialogue and engage in intense diplomatic efforts to establish and maintain peace with a view to ensuring stability in the Middle East region,” the statement adds.

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Warrant issued to arrest Sajin Vass

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June 23, 2025

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The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (June 23) ordered to arrest former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena and present him in court.
The order was issued due to Gunawardena’s failure to appear in court over a case filed by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue against the non-payment of income tax amounting to Rs. 36.9 million.

The Commissioner of Inland Revenue had filed this case in 2023, regarding the non-payment of income tax for the years 2010 – 2012.

Appearing on behalf of the complainant, Dinesh Perera, informed the court that the defendant had not appeared in court despite being issued summons.Taking into consideration the facts presented, Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeevani Pathuraja issued a warrant ordering Gunawardena to be produced before the court.