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Foreigners to obtain Driving License at SL airports

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State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna revealed that foreign individuals seeking a driving license in Sri Lanka will have the convenience of applying for it directly at the airport from April 15th 2024 and will be able to obtain their driver’s license swiftly and efficiently when exiting the airport.

The Minister of State mentioned that the program to provide compensation to road accident victims promptly without judicial action was also started on March 01.
The individuals can claim a maximum compensation amount of up to Rs. 500, 000 by submitting an application to the relevant insurance company within one year of the accident. This compensation can be availed from any branch of the insurance company across the island, he explained.

The State Minister Alagiyawanna was addressing a press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) today (March 22).

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile,  efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).

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2 NPP members at Weligama PS go missing (Video)

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Tensions erupted at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha today (June 27) after 02 National Peoples’ Power (NPP) members were reportedly abducted.

The incident had occurred just before a scheduled vote to elect a new chairman.

The members, who were en route to attend the session, have reportedly gone missing, prompting the suspension of proceedings.

It has been proposed to proceed the council session if the missing members arrive.

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