Budget for 2023 passed during third reading

Cabinet approves increasing minimum fine on some offences

Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the minimum fine on some traffic offences, the Government said. Accordingly a minimum fine of Rs. 25,000 will be imposed for driving without a valid driving license, driving without a valid insurance cover and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Meanwhile, anyone found driving a vehicle while being underage, speeding or overtaking from the left will be fined Rs. 2,500. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Aug, 2017

Protest in Parliament over payments for Samurdhi beneficiaries

The joint opposition today protested in Parliament over the?payments for Samurdhi beneficiaries. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was forced to adjourn Parliament sittings as a result of the protests by the joint opposition. Some joint opposition members wore black bands and held placards while raising their concerns on the issue. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Aug, 2017

Canada looks forward to constructive engagement with Sri Lanka

Canada has said it looks forward to constructive engagement with Sri Lanka, according to the Sri Lankan Embassy in?Manila. Vasantha Senanayake, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka, had a bilateral meeting with Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada on the sidelines of the 24th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila and exchanged views on measures to strengthen relations and enhance cooperation between the two countries. The Canadian Foreign Minister said it was the fir

08 Aug, 2017