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Interim order issued preventing cancellation of semi-luxury bus licences

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2 years ago

June 30, 2023

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The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing the cancellation of 430 licenses issued for inter-provincial semi-luxury buses.

The Court of Appeal issued this order in relation to a writ petition filed by the Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) and its 28 members.

The Court said the petitions will be taken up for hearing on August 28, and issued notices to 33 respondents including the National Transport Commission, its chairman and the members of the Cabinet asking them to present facts on that day.

The Ada Derana Court Reporter said that after declaring the order, the Court of Appeal President informed the petitioners to discuss the issue with the Minister and try to find a solution.

The petitioners said that the National Transport Commission has decided to suspend the licenses issued for inter-provincial semi-luxury buses from today and they requested the court to issue an order preventing this decision from being implemented without consulting bus owners.

(Adaderana)

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Special security measures implemented for Easter

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter celebrations.

As Easter services are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special police security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds as well churches where major religious services are held, to ensure security in and around those locations.

The Police, Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel are to be deployed to ensure security during the Easter celebrations.

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Hot weather to continue

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

The heat index – the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the ‘Caution Level’ in several areas tomorrow (April 18), according to the Department of Meteorology.

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5 including a police officer, arrested with Rs. 30 Mn.

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6 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police has arrested five individuals, including a constable from the Western Province Intelligence Division, in Dondra Head.

The arrests were made early this morning, and the suspects were found in possession of approximately Rs. 30 million.

According to the police, the Special Task Force (STF) acted on a tip-off and conducted a search of a vehicle, leading to the arrests.

The five individuals, including the police constable, were taken into custody by the STF.

Investigations are currently being conducted under the supervision of the Police Narcotics Bureau to determine the source and intended use of the large sum of money.

(News1st)

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