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Commissioner General of Motor Traffic resigns

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2 months ago

April 21, 2025

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Commissioner General of Motor Traffic – Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasingha, has reportedly handed over his letter of resignation to the Secretary of Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation.

Subsequently, a senior official from the Ministry is expected to be appointed as his successor and the relevant Cabinet paper is scheduled to be submitted today (April 21).

This is the latest in a string of top-level resignations under the Ministry following the appointment of Minister Bimal Rathnayake. Earlier, SLTB Chairman Ramal Siriwardena, NTC Chairman – Dr. Bandula Dileepa Vitharana, and NTMI Chairman – Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni also resigned.

With Weerasinghe’s resignation, it is notable that top officials from 04 of the 06 key institutions affiliated with the Ministry of Transport, have resigned recently,

Anuruddha Weerasinghe is credited with elevating the Department of Motor Traffic into one of the top five revenue-generating state institutions through impactful leadership and reforms.

(Source: Aruna)

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Cabinet sub committee to study Middle East situation

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2 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.

Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.

Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.

Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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2 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 23.

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Youth dies after being beaten with a helmet

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3 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.