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Price hike likely of brand new vehicles – CAIA president

By Hiran H. Senewiratne The prices of brand new imported vehicles would likely rise soon, given the global situation, president, Ceylon Automobile Importers Association (CAIA) Prasad Manage said.

  • CAIA president Prasad Manage warns of potential price hike for new vehicles.
  • Central Bank's 40% leasing limit and government taxes burden vehicle buyers.
  • Tightening macro-prudential measures and irrational categorizations exacerbate affordability crisis.

Leadership matters in justice

by Jehan Perera More than seven years after the Easter Sunday bombings ripped through churches and luxury hotels, the first major criminal convictions of senior state officials have taken place.

A tribute to Sittamma Kumarihamy Mahadiulwewa (Mrs. M.D. Banda)

My Amma – A Life of Quiet Strength Amma was born as the second child in the Mahadiulwewaa family of six children, three girls and three boys.

  • Sittamma Kumarihamy Mahadiulwewa, known as Amma, born in Sri Lanka
  • Raised by parents, father Village Tribunal President, mother died at 12
  • Devoted family woman, raised 7 children after husband's political career

Mahanayakes oppose move to extend retirement ages of top judges

By S.K. Samaranayake The Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter yesterday (03) told President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) Rajeev Amarasuriya that the Chief Prelates of the four Nikayas…

  • Malwathu Chapter chief prelate opposes retirement age extension.
  • Mahanayakes view amendment as threat to democracy.
  • Opposition stems from lack of consultation with relevant parties.

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