Proposed 22nd Amendment gazetted

Import of several plastic items to be banned

By Indika Sri Aravinda The Government is to ban the import of several plastic items, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. The Minister told Colombo Gazette the decision to ban the items was taken following a discussion held with the relevant officials. He said that among the items to be banned are plastic plates, plastic cutlery and several other items. Amaraweera said the import of certain aluminium products and polythene products will also be banned. He said that most of the item

28 Aug, 2020

Several policemen transferred with immediate effect

Several policemen have been transferred with immediate effect, the Police media unit said. The Police media unit said the policemen have been transferred with the approval of the National Police Commission. The transfers are as follows. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG): A.H.M.W.C. K. Alahakoon- Transferred from DIG of Kegalle District to Kandy District G.M.H.B. Siriwardena ? Transferred from DIG Kurunegala District to the Police Headquarters as the Acting IGP?s staff officer. D.P.

28 Aug, 2020

Indictments served on Rajitha over white van case

The Colombo High Court today served indictments to former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and former Chairman of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation Mohamed Rumie. The indictments were served over the controversial white van media briefing held prior to the Presidential election in November 2019. Earlier this month, the Colombo High Court issued summons on Senaratne and Rumie to report to Courts today. The summons was issued after Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera filed indictments at the C

28 Aug, 2020