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SLTB revenue up during festive season

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The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has said that its daily revenue has gone up by approximately Rs. 25 million in the last few days, according to SLTB Deputy General Manager Panduka Swarnahansa

Since 5 April, the SLTB has been deploying at least 200 additional buses to facilitate the people who are returning to their hometowns for the festive period.

Meanwhile, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has also said the income generated by the expressways has gone up by at least 10% during the festive season.

However, commuters have complained of inconvenience due to inadequate number of long distance buses in operation due to the high passenger volume.

Meanwhile, the Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) has also claimed that the National Transport Commission (NTC) has failed to provide sufficient buses for people to leave from Colombo.

The Association’s Secretary Anjana Priyanjith has claimed that people have to wait at the private bus stand for more than three hours to get their buses.

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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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