25% surcharge on ETF- EPF funds
 A gazette notification was issued yesterday (07) on the bill to impose a 25 per cent surcharge on the taxable income of a person, a joint venture or a company whose taxable income exceeds Rs. 2000 million. Accordingly, clauses have been prepared to include the Employees Provident Fund and the Pension Gratuity Fund in the relevant bill, said Dr Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament for the Samagi Jana Balawega. He added that a 25 percent surcharge would be levied on several funds, including the Employees Provident Fund. The surcharge will be levied on the assessment year commencing on April 1, 2020, which is calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Inland Revenue Act.
Mahapola Higher Education Fund Bill will be read for the second time
Parliament will convene from today until next Friday. Accordingly, two orders under the National Drug Regulatory Authority Act and the Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Fund Bill will be read for the second time today. Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardena said that two amendments will be made today regarding the Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Fund. Accordingly, a retired Supreme Court Judge or a retired Auditor General will be appointed to replace the former Chief Justice who has been the Chairman of the Fund. Among the amendments to be tabled today is an amendment to appoint a representative to replace the Minister in charge of the subject who was a member of the Fund.
The Cylone Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will increase all fuel prices within a week
The Cylone Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will definitely increase all fuel prices within a week, says the United Trade Union Alliance. Its convener Ananda Palitha said that with the increase in fuel prices by Lanka India Kell, customers at those outlets will also be flocking to Cipetco outlets. He added that as a result, Ceypetco’s losses would continue to rise and, as a result, Ceypetco’s fuel prices would inevitably rise. He said the Indian Oil Company had raised its prices with the understanding of both parties and that Ceypetco would soon increase fuel prices accordingly.
The body of a missing Maldivian boy has been found on the beach in Wellawatte
The body of Afham Nasir, a Maldivian national, has been identified by his family as being found off the Wellawatte beach in Dehiwala. He has been studying at a private university in the country. Afham Nasir, 21, was born on the island of Meedu in the Maldives. He was reported missing while residing in Sri Lanka as a student last Friday and a search operation was launched on the same day. Two bodies have been found near the Dehiwala beach and one of them has been identified as Afham Nasir. The media has reported that there are many injuries on the bodies. Afham’s family has confirmed that his body was found in Sri Lanka. The family said they did not know much about the inquest into his death and further details.
Woman arrested with 1kg of heroin
Police have arrested a suspect with 1kg and 64g of heroin in Kalubowila. The police stated that further questioning of the suspect revealed that she and her husband were involved in distributing drugs to another smuggler. The suspect is a 40-year-old resident of Kalubowila. The arrested suspect is to be produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today.
Dhanu filed a writ petition against Pushpika for Rs. 200 million for damaging his media reputation
Dhanu Innasithambi, a presenter on Vijaya Media Network, has sent a letter of intent (LOD) to Mrs Sti Lanka Pushpika de Silva seeking Rs. 200 million through a lawyer. This stems from allegations that Pushpika de Silva threatened him over the phone He had recently complained with the Mirihana Police against her. Dhanu Innasithambi, who received a call from Pushpika de Silva following an interview with Tana Johnson, Vice President of Mrs World Inc., said that he had been threatened. In addition, the letter states that Pushpika has publicly accused Dhanu of making false statements through the YouTube program ‘Truth with Chamuditha’. The article also states that Pushpika made malicious and untrue statements on social media in connection with an interview with Chandimal Jayasinghe. Therefore, the letter of request (LOD) sent to Pushpika de Silva states that Dhanu Innasithambi’s media reputation has been tarnished and that those statements should be corrected and apologized for or he should pay a loss of Rs. 200 million. Earlier, Rosy Senanayake, a former world married woman, had also filed a writ petition against Pushpika for Rs. 500 million because she said untrue and malicious things through the YouTube program ‘Truth with Chamuditha’.
The timing of the power cuts should be clearly announced if there is a power cut – President
Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Jagath Kumara stated that the President has instructed that if there is a power cut, the timing of the power cuts should be clearly announced. He said that the relevant institutions have been informed about this and they should decide and inform it. The President has stated this while participating in a group of ruling parties the government attempted soon. However, he said that the government’s attempt was to protect the people without cutting off electricity. He said this while he was speaking to the media on his way back from the meeting.
Bribery Commission investigates Prime Minister’s visit to Tirupati
The Commission to Investigate Bribery and Corruption has decided to launch an inquiry into Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s recent visit to the Tirupati Temple in India. It was started considering a complaint lodged by Tharidhu Amila Uduwaragedara regarding that visit. The Secretary to the Commission has informed the complainant in writing that it has been decided to initiate an inquiry into the complaint.
An Instagram record from Ronaldo
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person to have more than 400 million followers on Instagram. His Instagram account is also one of the most sought after social media accounts in the world, according to foreign media reports. So far, his Instagram account has grown to 469 million followers. Manchester United and Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person in the world to reach 400 million followers on Instagram.
2021 A / L begins today – 29 Special Examination Centers
The GCE Advanced Level Examination begins today (07). The Department of Examinations stated that all arrangements have been made for the commencement of the examination by the education authorities, heads of examination halls, the police, the Armed Forces and the health sector. Accordingly, the examination is scheduled to be held until the 5th of next month. A total of 345,242 students are scheduled to sit for the GCE Advanced Level examination this year at 2,438 examination centers. The examination rules will be enforced and it will be prohibited to bring any unnecessary items such as electronic devices, electronic watches and mobile phones into the examination hall. If there is any problem regarding the examination, please call 1911 hotline or 011-2784208 or 011-2784537. The Commissioner General of Examinations LMD Dharmasena stated that 29 special hospital centers have been set up for candidates who have been infected with quarantine and quarantine.