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VAT Amendment Bill: SC says no inconsistency with Constitution

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3 years ago

November 10, 2022

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The Value Added Tax (VAT) (Amendment) Bill as a whole is not inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution if necessary amendments are made at the Committee State in Parliament, the Supreme Court has conveyed to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

The Speaker read out the SC determination during the parliamentary session this morning.

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New Chief of Staff appointed to SL Army

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1 hour ago

June 26, 2025

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Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 26).

He succeeds Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, who retired after serving in the post.

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Indictments filed against 12 including Keheliya

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2 hours ago

June 26, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed indictments against 12 individuals, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, at the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court today (June 26) over the procurement of substandard antibody vaccines.

The charges relate to a controversial vaccine deal that allegedly involved irregularities and compromised public health safety during Rambukwella’s tenure as Minister of Health.

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Ex- Health secretary arrested

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2 hours ago

June 26, 2025

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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health – Janaka Sri Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

He was taken into custody after appearing before the CIABOC this morning to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.