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Another case against Bathiudeen for failing to fund reforestation in Wilpattu

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The Court of Appeal granted time to former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen to file objections to the petition filed alleging that he committed contempt of court by not implementing a court order regarding the clearing of Marichukatti and Karadikkuli forests near Wilpattu.

The petition was taken up before Court of Appeal President Justice Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne and Justice A. Marikkar.

The respondent Rishad Bathiudeen also appeared in the court.

President’s Counsel Faisz Mustapha, who appeared for Mr. Bathiudeen, presented the facts in the court and requested time to file objections related to the petition.

The court allowed the request and ordered the former minister to file objections before July 21.

Subsequently, the Judge-Bench ordered to take up the petition for consideration on August 28.

(Adaderana)

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Measures to formulate national road safety plan

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A discussion on preparing a national-level road safety plan under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme was held today (April 30) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The incidence of road accidents in Sri Lanka is on the rise, leading to a growing number of fatalities and injuries.

Recognizing the urgent need to raise public awareness on accident prevention and promote discipline in road use, this national plan is being formulated as a key initiative under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.

The programme aims to uplift society by fostering social, environmental and moral consciousness. A central focus is placed on building a disciplined society and responsible citizens.

The discussion was attended by the senior officials representing the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, the National Council on Road Safety, the Independent Television Network (ITN), representatives from the Ministry of Health and Mass Media (Social and Ethics Divisions), Dr. Indika Jagoda, Director of the National Hospital (Accident and Emergency Department), Prof. Sivakumar and Prof. H.R. Pasidu from the University of Moratuwa, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic) and other relevant officials.

(President’s Media Division (PMD)
30. 04.2025

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Fuel prices slashed

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The CPC has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

The price reductions of a litre of fuel are as follows : 
Octane 92 Petrol – reduced by Rs.06 to Rs.293
Octane 95 Petrol – reduced by Rs.20 to Rs.341
Auto Diesel – reduced by Rs.12 to Rs.274
Super Diesel – reduced by Rs. 06 to Rs.325
Kerosene – reduced by Rs.05 to 178

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Laugfs Gas says no price revision in May

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Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the two largest liquefied petroleum (LP) gas suppliers in the country, announced that the company will not revise domestic LP gas prices for the month of May 2025.

This was communicated by the Cluster Director/CEO of Laugfs Gas PLC, Dr. Niroshan J Peiris.

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