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Probe whether organized scheme behind flight delays: SOC

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1 year ago

October 5, 2023

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The officials of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) should probe whether an organized scheme is behind SriLankan flight delays when the tourism industry is slowly recovering, Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Energy & Transport Chairman Nalaka Bandara Kottegoda said.

The SOC on Energy & Transport met yesterday (04) in Parliament.

Furthermore, it was discussed that the constant delay in flights is concerning especially when there is a peak of tourist arrivals into the country, despite the various challenges faced and in the midst of an economic crisis.

CAA Officials said that there are many trade unions within the ambit of Sri Lanka Airlines, and various trade unions are not fulfilling their respective duties on time praying for various demands. As a result, the said context is prevailing, the officials present said.

The discussion held mainly took into consideration the constant flight delays and unexpected flight cancellations.

MP Kottegoda, the Chair of the SOC said that all parties should work to resolve the existing problems, and that it should not develop into a level that affects the country or the country’s economy.

Moreover, the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill was also considered to which the Sectoral Oversight Committee agreed.

SOC members MPs Kumarasiri Rathnayaka, Udayakantha Gunathilaka and a group of officials representing the CAA were present.

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Cost reflective price for MPs’ daily meals proposed

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January 23, 2025

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Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday that a cost reflective price between Rs.2,500 and Rs.3,000 will be proposed for meals including breakfast, lunch and evening tea for Members of Parliament.

He stated that the proposal is scheduled to be presented to the House Keeping Committee of Parliament today and that a proposal will also be presented to the Cabinet in the future.

“MPs will have to pay Rs.3,000 for their meals including breakfast, lunch and evening tea. The price of meals for others will also be increased,” he added.

(dailynews.lk)

(This story, originally published by dailynews.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Probe into clearing of 323 red-tagged containers – Dy. Minister

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January 23, 2025

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Deputy Minister of Economic Development – Prof.Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday (Jan. 22) admitted in Parliament that 323 containers with red tags have been released through the green channel by the Sri Lanka Customs.

In response to a question raised, the Deputy Minister said that an investigation will be launched into the incident.

He said there have been occasions where red-tagged containers have been released after being scanned and during some occasions, containers had been released through the green channel even without being scanned.

“We never know whether there have been investigations into those incidents,” he said.

(Excerpts : dailynews.lk)

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Suspect arrested over alleged online train tickets racket

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January 23, 2025

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The Kandy Divisional Crimes Unit has arrested a 37-year-old suspect involved in an alleged major racket involving ‘e-Tickets’ sold for up-country trains including to Ella.

According to the police, the suspect was arrested yesterday (Jan. 22) in the Suduhumpola area of the Kandy Police Division.

The suspect, a resident of the same area, was found in possession of 21 ‘Odyssey’ train tickets purchased online, Rs. 130,670 in cash believed to be proceeds from the illegal sales, 130 notepads documenting previous transactions, and a mobile phone.

Police suspect the individual profited from reselling train tickets, targeting foreign tourists. The suspect has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further inquiries.

On January 20, the CID had informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that they have launched an investigation into the ticket scalping, which was raising serious concerns.

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