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From November 1, Your TIN Becomes a Key to Everyday Life
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From November 1, Your TIN Becomes a Key to Everyday Life

Opening a bank account. Getting a credit card. Registering a car, land or even a business. From November 1, Sri…

byTeam Independent26/09/202626/09/2026
22A: Tomorrow Parliament Decides. But What Exactly Is It Deciding?
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22A: Tomorrow Parliament Decides. But What Exactly Is It Deciding?

The Supreme Court has cleared the constitutional route. Parliament has begun the political argument. Tomorrow the numbers will decide whether…

byTeam Independent25/09/202625/09/2026
260 Years. Now We Know Who Got What.
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260 Years. Now We Know Who Got What.

Yesterday NEWSLINE reported the convictions in the Easter Sunday trial. The detailed sentences came too late for that edition. We…

byTeam Independent24/09/202624/09/2026
Businesses Can Now Distribute Press Releases Across Multiple Digital News Platforms Through One Submission
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Businesses Can Now Distribute Press Releases Across Multiple Digital News Platforms Through One Submission

COLOMBO — Companies, organizations, professionals and event organizers can now distribute corporate announcements, product launches, appointments, events and other newsworthy communications…

bySienna De Silva23/09/202623/09/2026
15 Guilty. Nine Walk Free. Seven Years After Easter Sunday, the Court Has Spoken.
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15 Guilty. Nine Walk Free. Seven Years After Easter Sunday, the Court Has Spoken.

Fifteen defendants have been convicted in Sri Lanka’s principal Easter Sunday bombing trial. Nine have been acquitted. Sentencing was continuing…

byTeam Independent23/09/202623/09/2026
In America, an Attack on One Newsroom Became a Fight for All. Why Not Here?
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In America, an Attack on One Newsroom Became a Fight for All. Why Not Here?

When the White House excluded CNN, MS NOW and Politico, competing American news organisations did not treat it merely as…

byTeam Independent22/09/202622/09/2026
The Loneliest Job in Parliament?
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The Loneliest Job in Parliament?

Sajith Premadasa is criticised frequently, sometimes mercilessly. But take away the political theatre and examine the parliamentary record and a…

byTeam Independent21/09/202621/09/2026
FATF: Sri Lanka is Not on the Grey List. Could Our Own Rules Put Us Back There?
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FATF: Sri Lanka is Not on the Grey List. Could Our Own Rules Put Us Back There?

Sri Lanka is approaching a crucial international examination of its defences against money laundering and terrorist financing. The country wants…

byTeam Independent19/09/202619/09/2026
When State Power Becomes a Political Weapon
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When State Power Becomes a Political Weapon

The Supreme Court has delivered a powerful warning about the use of Sri Lanka’s Police for partisan political purposes, finding…

byTeam Independent18/09/202618/09/2026
Namal Now Faces Two Airbus Cases. Where Does This Fly?
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Namal Now Faces Two Airbus Cases. Where Does This Fly?

Namal Rajapaksa was already in remand custody over an alleged Rs 100 million Airbus-linked bribe. Now a second proceeding, this…

byTeam Independent17/09/202617/09/2026

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