STF arrests drug dealer in Makola with heroin

Air bags and seat belts compulsory in vehicles from July

The Ministry of Finance and Mass Media having considered the representations made by motor vehicle importers and manufacturers for a lead time to make required adjustments to comply with the proposed emission standards and safety measures, has decided to postpone the implementation of the budget proposal on introduction of emission standards and safety measures from July 01, 2018. Accordingly, importation of motor vehicles, which are below emission standards of the Euro IV or its equivalent and

19 Jan, 2018

Fitness center says hoarding was to promote obesity-free Sri Lanka

A fitness center behind a hoarding in Rajagiriya which drew controversy said that the hoarding was to promote an obesity-free Sri Lanka. Deputy Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Dr Harsha de Silva had said yesterday he had called for the removal of the “offensive hoarding” in Rajagiriya. The hoarding, giving publicity to a popular gymnasium and fitness centre, has an image of a barrel and text next to it saying ?This is no shape for a woman? giving the impression women should

19 Jan, 2018

Hambantota port workers suspend strike following talks

Workers attached to the?Hambantota port today suspend a hunger strike following talks with the authorities. The workers had been protesting against a deal reached between a Chinese company and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority to operate the Hambantota port. The protest fast was launched on January 9 demanding that the 438 employees of the Magampura Port be recruited by the Ports Authority or that they be compensated sufficiently. The workers said that they had suspended their strike as they rece

19 Jan, 2018