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Trishaw fares to remain unchanged

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Despite the Rs. 10 reduction in petrol prices, there is no possibility of lowering

The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Association (AITWA) has said that it will not be possible to reduces three-wheeler fares, despite yesterday’s reduction on petrol prices.

AITWA President Lalith Dharmasekara has said that instead of reducing fares, the government should intervene to introduce formal regulations to provide a more efficient service to the public.

Noting that petrol prices have only decreased by Rs. 10 per litre, reducing fares by 50 cents per kilometre is not practical, he has pointed out.

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Cargills Bank issues statement on cybersecurity incident

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Private bank in Sri Lanka – Cargills Bank PLC has today (April 02) released another statement, updating the situation over a recent cyber security incident. 

Cargills Bank PLC notes that despite the incident, the bank’s core operations remain fully secure and functional. 

It adds that all banking services continue to function normally, and customers may carry out their transactions with complete confidence.

Previously, the bank had stated that an unauthorized party had claimed access to some of the bank’s data and subsequently published them. 

The matter is said to be possibly the largest data breach in the country’s history.

The matter was also taken up by journalists at today’s cabinet media briefing. Responding, Cabinet spokesman – Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that although the issue wasn’t taken up by the Cabinet Ministers yesterday, he believed that it may have been addressed by the Security Council.

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23 supermarket outlets raided 

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided 23 supermarket outlets yesterday (April 01) as a part of their special raid and investigation program ahead of the upcoming festive season.

16 such outlets include prominent supermarket chains such as Cargills, Arpico and Keells, reports say,

‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ learns that these outlets face charges such as selling expired goods, not displaying prices, selling overpriced goods and misleading consumers and that the CAA is seeking legal action against these errant outlets.

According to a media release by the CAA, legal action has been taken against 172 supermarket outlets during the past year, resulting in courts ordering the culprits to pay Rs. Rs. 6.5 million in fines.

The CAA also urges the public to exercise caution and check details including the expiry date, when purchasing goods from supermarkets.

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Special traffic plan due to Indian PM Modi’s visit

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Sri Lanka Police has announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo and several other areas due to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka later this week.

Under this special traffic plan, the Katunayake Expressway and Baseline Road will face several closures from 6.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. on April 04.

The police urges those heading towards the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake during this period to consider the road closures and plan ahead with regard to their travel plans.

On April 05, roads near the Galle Face Green and Independence Square in Colombo as well as the ‘Ape Gama’ premises in Battaramulla will also will face several closures.

Urging motorists use alternative routes, the police request the public for their kind cooperation in order to implement this special traffic plan. 

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