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Three-Wheeler fares won’t drop despite fuel price cut

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May 1, 2025

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Following the recent reduction in the price of a litre of 92 Octane petrol, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) said they are unable to reduce three-wheeler taxi fares at this time, as the decision must be made by the Western Province National Transport Commission and the National Transport Commission (NTC).

AITWDU president Lalith Dharmasekera told the Daily Mirror that the Western Province National Transport Commission had recently decided to regulate three-wheeler taxi fares in the Western Province.

Accordingly, they established new fixed rates for three-wheeler taxis. Earlier, it was decided to set the fare for the first kilometre at Rs. 100 and Rs. 90 for each additional kilometre. However, this was never implemented.

“Therefore, we cannot make any decision to reduce three-wheeler taxi fares, as it is the responsibility of the Western Province National Transport Commission,” Dharmasekera said.

(dailymirror.lk)

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President AKD to be chief guest at UN Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh

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2 hours ago

May 2, 2025

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka is to be the chief guest at the United Nations Day of Vesak ceremony being held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at which he will deliver the keynote address, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

President Disanayake is to undertake a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam from May 04 – 06 at the invitation of the President of Viet Nam Luong Cuong. He will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism – Vijitha Herath and senior government officials.

There, he is to hold official discussions with the President and Prime Minister of Viet Nam and also meet with senior dignitaries including the General Secretary of the Communist Party.

The two sides are also expected to conclude several Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements during the state visit, and engagement with the business community is envisaged.

The visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam is expected to further consolidate the strong ties between the two countries, as they mark 55 years of diplomatic relations this year.

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May Day rally buses spotted taking lunch breaks on highway! (Video)

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2 hours ago

May 2, 2025

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Buses carrying supporters to the NPP’s May Day rally in Galle Face Colombo were spotted while making a pitstop on an expressway, with passengers having lunch by the roadside.

Videos depicting this have been making rounds on social media, raising safety concerns, as stopping in the middle of expressways pose significant risks.

Police vehicles were also spotted amid these stopped vehicles.

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Speaker endorses certificate on Proceeds of Crime Bill

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2 hours ago

May 2, 2025

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Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on April 30 in Parliament.

The debate on the Second Reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill was held on April 08, 2025, and following the Second Reading debate, the Bill was considered at the Committee Stage. Thereafter, the Bill was passed in Parliament without a division and without amendments, following the Third Reading.

This Bill was presented to Parliament for the First Reading on March 01, 2025.Accordingly, this Bill shall come into force as the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 05 of 2025.