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Nationwide raids to nab unlicensed buses; fine to be increased to Rs.500,000

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Special raids have been launched to nab buses that transport passengers without a permit , the National Transport Commission (NTC) said.

NTC Director General Dr. Nilan Miranda said that four teams have been deployed for this purpose.

The attention was paid again on such raids following the recent bus accident in Manampitiya, Polonnaruwa.

Steps to increase fine to Rs.500,000

Meanwhile, speaking at the Cabinet news briefing yesterday (11), Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said that a joint programme will be implemented with the police, the Criminal Investigation Department and the intelligence agencies in the North, East and North Central Provinces where buses operate without permits.

The minister said that the National Transport Commission Act has been amended and sent to the Attorney General to increase the fine up to Rs.500,000 if passengers are transported without a permit . 

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Senior State Counsel Shaveendra Wickrama interdicted for disobeying orders

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The Attorney General’s Department has interdicted Senior State Counsel (SSC) Shaveendra Wickrama.

SSC Wickrama was interdicted on charges of disobeying the orders of his superiors. The officer has more than 20 years of service at the AG’s Department.

The Sunday Times understands that the Public Service Commission has approved the interdiction of the officer.

SSC Wickrama has also lodged two complaints regarding several matters with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the Keselwatta Police.

The AG’s Department is due to hold an inquiry on SSC Wickrama regarding the charges against him.

(Sunday Times) 

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Complete 3rd phase of Central Expressway by 2026 end – Vijitha

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Vijitha Herath has urged to complete work of the 3rd phase of the Central Expressway by Dec. 31, 2026.

The 3rd phase spans from Pothuhera to Rambukkana.

The minister had said this after inspecting work at the section today (Nov. 09).

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Govt refutes claims of shutting down ‘Thriposha’ company

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The government has refuted reports claiming that Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited (SLTL) is to be closed down.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Finance has said no action has been taken or will be taken to liquidate the Thriposha Company.

The statement further notes that the Triposha programme to provide nutrition supplements to children and pregnant mothers will continue forward in a more effective manner.

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