CCTV to be mandatory for school transport vehicles : Minister
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has announced that CCTV systems will be made mandatory for school transport vans, as part of a broader effort to improve safety and discipline in public transport. Addressing Parliament today, he stated that harassment against…
10 including 3 women sentenced to death in SL
The Embilipitiya High Court today (Nov. 24) delivered its verdict in connection with a 2011 murder case involving the brutal killing of a person in the Mullagasyaya area of Embilipitiya. According to court reporters, ten individuals — including three women…
Veteran Indian actor Dharmendra passes away
One of India’s most celebrated actors, Dharmendra, passed away at the age of 89 on Monday (November 24), according to IANS. The news comes after a morning of heightened speculation, triggered by an ambulance, accompanied by tight security, arriving at…
Kadugannawa landslide : Minister briefs Parliament on ongoing measures
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued a warning that, amid the ongoing inclement weather, a planned chemical blast at the site in Kadugannawa, along the Colombo–Kandy Road, could further aggravate the already unstable land conditions, Transport Minister Bimal…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (24), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 304.27 to Rs. 304.10. …
Not so sweet! ‘Chocolate’ turns bitter at Katunayake Airport
Sri Lankan Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport uncovered a major narcotics smuggling attempt after what appeared to be ordinary chocolate tins were found to be filled with cocaine, leading to the arrest of a foreign national. The suspect,…
Big shift in public transport – full list of card-enabled bus routes
The pilot project allowing passengers to pay bus fares using bank cards has been launched on several inter-provincial and provincial routes, as part of efforts to modernise Sri Lanka’s public transport system. The new payment method was inaugurated at the…
Tax Revenue Peaks as IRD Crosses Rs. 2 Trillion Mark
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reached a historic milestone by surpassing Rs. 2 trillion in revenue, marking the highest collection in the department’s history, Commissioner General Rukdevi Fernando announced. Speaking at a special media briefing held today (24)…
Deputy Minister accused of harassing female journalist in Parliament – MP
Opposition MP Chamindranee Kiriella has alleged that a Deputy Minister had verbally harassed a female journalist in Parliament last week. Addressing the Parliament, MP Chamindranee Kiriella said she was present when the incident took place. “I was by the side…
Security firm employee arrested for Rs. 50,000 bribe over CPC job
An employee of a private security company has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000, promising a job at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). According to the Bribery Commission, the suspect had solicited a bribe of Rs. 50,000,…