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Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa meets Marc-André Franche

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Resident Representative of the United Nations to Sri Lanka – Marc-André Franche has assured that the United Nations will continue to provide technical and financial support for Sri Lanka’s development.

He made these remarks during a recent discussion with the Minister of Health and Mass Media – Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa at the Ministry of Health.

During the discussion, he has pointed out that the upcoming period will be challenging for the current government due to the large public mandate at the recent election that resulted in high public expectations.

Appreciating Sri Lanka’s efforts in overcoming economic and health challenges through various programs, in collaboration with the IMF, he emphasized that the long-standing partnership between the United Nations, the government, and the people of Sri Lanka will be further strengthened in the future.

Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa also appreciated the United Nation’s collaboration with Sri Lanka and reflected on how significant it is for Sri Lanka to work in partnership with the United Nations.

On a X post, the minister has said, “Their continued support for Sri Lanka’s sustainable development is invaluable. Together, we’ll work towards unity, progress, and a better future for all.”

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Seat belt compulsory for bus drivers from today

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The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that starting today (July 01), it will be mandatory for all bus drivers to wear seat belts, with strict penalties for non-compliance.

Under the MotorTraffic Act, bus drivers are legally required to wear seat belts, but a rise in accidents due to drivers ignoring this rule has prompted the authorities to re-enforce it.

Police confirmed that action will be taken against drivers who fail to comply.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport has also stated that wearing seat belts will be made mandatory to all passengers of light vehicles travelling on expressways from August 01, 2025.

Meanwhile, wearing seat belts will also be mandatory to all passengers of all vehicles on expressways from September 01, 2025.

Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake also confirmed the directive while speaking to media this morning (July 01) during an inspection tour at the Colombo Central Bus Stand.

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End of parate relief for large SMEs

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The grace period granted to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under Sri Lanka’s Parate Execution Law officially ended midnight yesterday (June 30) for businesses with loans exceeding Rs. 50 million.

The Parate Law grants banks the authority to seize properties pledged as collateral without court proceedings. Although its implementation had been suspended for three months by the current administration—and for six months earlier under former President Ranil Wickremesinghe—it has now been reinstated, triggering serious concern among entrepreneurs.

Deputy Minister of Economic Development – Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando  has stated that the government intends to hold discussions with all relevant parties in the coming days to address the issues linked to the law’s reimplementation.

Meanwhile, Opposition Leader – Sajith Premadasa has warned that the re-implementation of the Parate Execution Law could lead to the rapid auctioning of assets from small, medium, and micro businesses, putting them at risk.

In a statement yesterday (June 30), he emphasized that these businesses contribute over 50% to Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP) and employ over 04 million people.

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Ex-SriLankan Airlines chief produced before court

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Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines – Nishantha Wickramasinghe has been produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court by prison officials today (July 01).

Wickramasinghe was arrested last week by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and is currently in remand custody,

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