Having faced stiff resistance when they tried to register an ‘akhara’ for transgender persons 10 years ago, the tent of their sect at the ongoing Maha Kumbh is now flooded with pilgrims queuing up for ...
By Kamal Bogoda The jewelry industry in Sri Lanka is reeling under the impact of a steep Value Added Tax (VAT) of 18% imposed on gold coins and locally manufactured jewelry from Jan 1, 2024, industry ...