Political and Social News
SriLankan Airlines elevates ground handling at Katunyake airport
Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ashok Pathirage inaugurate one of the new passenger coaches
Over 100 unsafe buildings in Colombo indentified
Authorities are in the process of identifying buildings in a dilapidated state in the city of Colombo following complaints to examine the stability and safety of buildings received by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Urban Development Authority (UDA), and the police.
Over 100 unsafe buildings in Colombo indentified
Authorities are in the process of identifying buildings in a dilapidated state in the city of Colombo following complaints to examine the stability and safety of buildings received by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Urban Development Authority (UDA), and the police.
Sri Lanka Navy seized ICE, heroin worth Rs. 3.7 billion
The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore the seized narcotics, including 179 kgs and 906 gms of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and 83 kgs and 582 gms of heroin, which were seized yesterday in the seas approximately 133 nautical miles (about 246 kms) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka.
India offers modern defence equipment to Sri Lanka’ as most reliable friend;
India said it is and will remain Colombo’s most reliable friend and dependable partner as it underlined that New Delhi was willing to offer modern defence equipment to friendly partner countries like Sri Lanka.
Key campaigner welcomes new UK advisory; says major win
Foreign and Comm-onwealth Development Office advice on Sri Lanka has been revised after a major campaign led by UK firm Experience Travel Group.
SL, US discuss boosting peace and security in region
Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Ratnayaka yesterday had a telephone conversation with the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan where the duo discussed matters to strengthen peace and security in the region.
Fuel distributors warns of trade union action after April 20
Despite the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation's (CPC) implementation a VAT on discounts for Petroleum Dealers, Vice President Kusum Sandanayaka of the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private TankOwners’ Association stated they’ll ensure uninterrupted fuel distribution until April 20.
Sri Lanka’s labour force participation rate hits new low in 2023
Sri Lanka’s labour force participation rate hit a new low in 2023, the recently published Labour Force Survey (LFS) annual bulletin highlighted.
Key factors identified for accidents on expressways
Driver negligence, vehicle maintenance issues and accidents caused by third parties were identified as the three main reasons for accidents on expressways, the Advisory Committee for Expressway Safety Actions member Dr. Chamod Hettiarachchi said.