TRCSL raids unregistered phone shops ; heavy fines imposed

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1 week ago

April 11, 2025

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The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) states that raids are being carried out islandwide to identify phone shops operating without proper TRCSL registration.

TRCSL Compliance Director – Mrs. Menaka Pathirana says many unregistered mobile phone sellers are still operating, and efforts are underway with police assistance to create awareness on registration.

She stated that the annual license fee is Rs.15,000, and selling mobile phones without it is punishable by a fine of Rs.100,000 – Rs.1 million or a prison sentence of upto three years.

The Director added that complaints have been filed against such unregistered outlets and urged all unlicensed vendors to register with TRCSL immediately.

Special allowance for policemen on duty at ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

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2 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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A special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Siri Dalada Vandanawa) in Kandy, the police said.

The measure has been taken over the instructions of the Acting IGP, in consideration of the fact that these police personnel will be on continuous day and night duty for over 10 days, away from their regular stations and incurring additional personal expenses.

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Ravi K’s Bill to repeal Online Safety Act, gazetted

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2 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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The Bill to repeal the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, and other regulations concerning the Act, has been gazetted.

The Online Safety Bill was passed by a majority vote in Parliament on Jan. 24, 2024.

The Bill that has been gazetted was submitted by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake.

On Feb. 28, 2025, MP Karunanayake submitted a private member’s Bill to the Parliament Secretary-General, aiming to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act.