Two BIA bound flights diverted to Mattala owing to bad weather

Sajith questions decision to allow Uber and PickMe to operate at BIA

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today questioned the decision taken to allow Uber and PickMe to operate at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Speaking in Parliament today the Opposition Leader said that the decision taken by the Government was having an impact on individuals operating small-scale taxi services. He urged the Government to protect the livelihoods of small-scale taxi operators already registered with the BIA. “Giving this service to two major taxi service operators

21 Jun, 2023

Three people killed in multiple shootings reported in Sri Lanka

Three people were killed in multiple shootings reported in Sri Lanka between last night and this morning (Wednesday). The shooting incidents were reported in Homagama, Kottawa and Kosgoda. A 46-year-old man was shot dead at Niyandagala, in Homagama last night. The Police said that gunmen had stormed his house and opened fire. He succumbed to his injuries on admission?to the Homagama Hospital. Meanwhile, a 42-year-old man was shot dead in Kosgoda today. The victim was identified as Vijith a

21 Jun, 2023

Musical shows allowed to go beyond 10pm

Musical shows have been allowed to go beyond 10pm, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said today. A Circular issued earlier banned loudspeakers or other such devices from being used from 10 pm to 6 am the following day. However, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that the Supreme Court had issued an order lifting the restrictions in response to a Fundamental Rights petition. Accordingly, he said on Fridays and Saturdays musical shows can be held until 1.00AM and on Sundays until 12.30AM. The

20 Jun, 2023