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e-gate & CCTV camera control room considered for BIA (Pics)

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The Minister of Public Security – Tiran Alles has focused on the establishment of new e-gate counters and a CCTV camera control room at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

The observations were made while the Minister made an observation tour to the BIA today (17).

The minister also explained that a CCTV camera system will be able to analyze data using latest software technology.

Inspecting immigration counters set up at the passenger arrival and departure terminals, the Minister also discussed a ground plan to provide an efficient and effective service to air passengers as well as to provide immigration services in par with conditions at other international airports.

The Chairman of the Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Ltd. – Major General (Retd.) G.A. Chandrasiri, Public Security Ministry Secretary – Mr. Viani Gunathilaka, Immigration Department Controller General – Mr. Harsha Ilukpitiya and airport officials joined this observation tour.

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Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote. 

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

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US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.

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