Unsubstantiated False Claims of  High Increments in Telecommunication Charges in Sri Lanka Due to VAT 

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Sri Lanka is currently grappling with ways to overcome its worst economic crisis since gaining independence in 1948.  This has prompted the government to increase state revenue through various measures, one such being raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 18% from the existing 15%.  However, […]

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Fact Check: Misleading Claims About a New Commodity Levy Imposed on Various Food Items in Sri Lanka

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Sri Lanka has been navigating a challenging economic recovery following its worst post-independence crisis in recent years. In the aftermath of the Rajapaksa regime and the subsequent leadership of President Wickremesinghe, the government made some changes in the country’s tax procedure.  However, many have not welcomed […]

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Explained: Everything To Know About RBI’s Decision To Withdraw ₹2000 Note From Circulation?

On 19 May, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that it has decided to withdraw ₹2000 currency notes from circulation. What many have dubbed as “Demonetisation 2.0”, the decision has sparked a mixture of excitement, humor, and uncertainty among the public. In this article, we will explore the actual decision made by the RBI […]

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