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The government will implement new regulations governing the import of public transport buses starting January next year, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake announced today.Speaking at a media briefing, Minister Ratnayake stated that only buses meeting modern safety and quality standards will be approved for import under the revised guidelines.He further revealed that the Ministry of Transport will also initiate inspections to ensure that all public transport vehicles currently in operation comply with the required safety and operational standards.

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct.The incident took place during the final group stage game of the recently concluded tri-series in Sri Lanka, with the hosts facing South Africa in Colombo. The Proteas emerged victorious in a high-scoring fixture.Athapaththu was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match.”In addition to this, one…

A large consignment of Kush cannabis, illegally brought into Sri Lanka by a British national woman who arrived from Bangkok, Thailand, has been seized by Sri Lanka Customs.The narcotics were discovered during a special raid conducted by the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs. The seizure took place , during a targeted inspection of the suspect’s luggage as she attempted to pass through Customs upon arrival in the island.According to Customs officials, the total weight of the confiscated narcotics is 46 kilograms, with an estimated street value of approximately Rs. 460 million.The suspect, along with the seized consignment, has been…

Virat Kohli has decided to retire from Test cricket. He amassed 9230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85 in the game’s longest format.“It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life,” Kohli said in an Instagram post.“As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I…

Initial investigations have revealed that the tragic bus accident, which claimed the lives of 22 individuals in the Gerandi Ella area at Ramboda, Kotmale, was not caused by a mechanical defect in the vehicle.According to the Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector Jaliya Bandara, it is suspected that the bus was overloaded and that the driver may have fallen asleep on the wheel due to excessive fatigue.He further stated that a comprehensive investigation is currently being carried out by a special committee appointed to examine the incident in detail.He added that the exact circumstances leading to the accident will…

At least 20 persons have been injured and hospitalised after a bus veered off the road and crashed at Yatiyanagala, Aladeniya. The injured passengers have been rushed to hospital, police said.

Hayleys Fentons Limited, the No.1 MEP contractor in Sri Lanka has been honoured with the Excellence Award in Mechanical Engineering at the Annual Construction Competition – Western Province 2025, presented by the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka.This recognition underscores our expertise in the comprehensive Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of advanced Fire Detection and Protection Systems across all buildings at the Hayleys PLC in Colombo.A key highlight of the project is the seamless integration of an advanced Auto Dialer system with the Main Fire Alarm Panel. This system is designed to enhance emergency response efficiency by instantly transmitting critical…

Four individuals have been apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs officers along with a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 60 million.This is the largest cigarette seizure in recent history, according to Sri Lanka Customs.The arrested men, aged between 25 and 30, are residents of Wellampitiya, Dematagoda, Bambalapitiya, and Koswatta. They had arrived at the Katunayake International Airport from Dubai.Although the suspects had attempted to leave the airport separately in an organized manner, Customs officers have managed to foil their efforts. Upon inspection of their 20 travel bags, the concealed cigarettes were discovered, Customs said.The total value of the consignment…

The Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya has handed in his letter of resignation.CEB Media Spokesman Dhammika Wimalaratne said the resignation letter has been accepted by the Subject Minister.

The Department of Prisons has announced a special arrangement permitting open visits for inmates in view of Vesak Poya Day. This opportunity will be available on May 12 and 13, the Department of Prisons announced. The Department added that arrangements will be made to provide each inmate with a food parcel, a packet of sweets and a personal hygiene kit brought by the inmate’s relatives. These visits will be permitted across all prisons in the country, by adhering to necessary health guidelines.