LG polls : Single candidate joins the fray from 2 parties!

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2 weeks ago

May 1, 2025

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It’s reported that a sole candidate is contesting for the Yatiyantota Pradeshiya Sabha from two political parties.

The candidate, known as one Anura alias Samantha, is from Amanawala division of the Yatiyantota PS.

Accordingly, it is revealed that he is contesting from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna as well as from the People’s Struggle Alliance.

According to the District Returning Officer, it has been confirmed that Anura is listed as a candidate for both parties.

The official noted that if a petition had been submitted earlier, the nomination could have been withdrawn before finalization.

However, he warned that if the candidate wins from either party and if the issue is legally challenged, his candidacy could be invalidated by courts.

PC suspended for WhatsApping confidential police info

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1 hour ago

May 15, 2025

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.A constable attached to the Parliamentary Security Division has been suspended for allegedly sharing confidential police information through a WhatsApp group, violating official protocols.

According to Police Headquarters, the suspect had been operating a WhatsApp group under the name “CRTM / RTM message No. 3” on his personal phone without authorization from senior officers.

Investigations revealed that several members of the group were civilians or unaffiliated with the police, and that sensitive internal communications meant for police personnel were shared with unauthorized individuals.

The SSP, Director of the Parliamentary Security Division, has suspended the constable for breaching discipline by irresponsibly disclosing confidential police matters to outsiders.

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DMT holds “Vehicle tuning dansala” for Vesak

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2 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has organized a special “vehicle tuning Dansala” to be held today and tomorrow (May 15 and 16) in front of its head office in Narahenpita.

In an official statement, the department noted that old motorcycles and three-wheelers – comprising the majority of Sri Lanka’s vehicle population – often lack systematic maintenance due to economic constraints, leading to harmful emissions.

The initiative, organized for the third time by the DMT’s Motor Vehicle Emissions Trust Fund, aims to address this issue.

Free tuning services for motorcycles and three-wheelers will be provided at the dansala, with support from some of Sri Lanka’s most experienced vehicle technicians.

Through this effort, the DMT hopes to improve fuel efficiency, reduce unnecessary fuel expenses, and minimize harmful emissions.

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New conditions for bus imports from Jan. 2026

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2 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake has announced that the government will implement new regulations for the import of public transport buses starting January next year.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (May 14), the Minister stated that under the revised guidelines, only buses meeting modern safety and quality standards will be approved for import.

He further stated that the Ministry of Transport will begin inspections to ensure all public transport vehicles currently in operation comply with required safety and operational standards.