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Court orders AG to recommend suitable solution to end delay in releasing BYD vehicles held by Customs

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October 24, 2025

The Attorney General's Department informed the Court of Appeal yesterday (23) that discussions were underway with Sri Lanka Customs to release a batch of BYD-type imported vehicles being held over disputes regarding engine capacity verification and applicable tax rates.

- By A.J.A. ABEYNAYAKE

The court was told that a report on suitable measures would be submitted today (24).

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ComBank receives Global Finance 'Best Bank' award in Washington DC

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Bourse notches 12 crossings but trading levels leave much to be desired

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'Backhoe' Saman's wife further remanded

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Two arrested by Bribery sleuths

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LOLC Finance crowned Sri Lanka’s No. 1 NBFI Brand

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Unit of Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ heads to Lanka for next schedule

The unit of director Buchi Babu Sana’s eagerly awaited action extravaganza ‘Peddi’, featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead, has now headed to Sri Lanka for the next schedule of the film.

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Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power

Right-wing narratives about immigration have made inroads in the Netherlands

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Rain: Indoor fun activities for kids

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Dilmah strengthens Sri Lanka’s water & ocean stewardship

Dilmah invited to be Patron of UN Global Compact Network, Sri Lanka’s Water & Ocean Stewardship Working Group

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