SRI LANKA READY FOR ENERGY CRISIS
Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Ranjith Siyambalapitiya offered assurance that the island is prepared for the 2017 energy
CRACKDOWN ON DRUNK DRIVING
In view of the festive season, police sources say a programme will be launched to arrest those who drive under the influence of
PEACE AIR BIDS FOR FLAG CARRIER
Owned and managed by Sri Lankan business magnate Gamini Wettasinghe, Peace Air has reportedly made a bid worth
SMART COLOMBO INITIATIVE
The need for better Public Safety (PS) and National Security (NS) is growing amid higher crime rates in Colombo. This was revealed
PREPAID TRAVEL ON PRIVATE BUSES
Sources at the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) have announced that a prepaid card system will be introduced to
SPIKE IN ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
More Sri Lankans have turned to hard liquor, which is more detrimental to health, due to higher taxes being imposed on beer brewing
ACTION AGAINST HATE SPEECH
Deputy Minister of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Karunarathna Paranawithana has expressed the need for a law against social media users who
POWERING THE NATION
All Sri Lankan households will be provided electricity connections by the end of the year, according to Deputy Minister of Power and Renewable
MORE TOURISTS FROM CHINA
Sri Lanka is expected to receive more Chinese tourists in the coming six months with projected growth of 10.2 percent versus the
YOUNG ELEPHANTS SAFE FROM TOIL
Several new regulations have been approved by the cabinet on the proper treatment of domestic elephants. This includes a ban
RAILWAYS ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT
Plans have been finalised to implement an electric train service in the island. According to Deputy Minister Ashok Abeysinghe
BAN ON LOOSE CIGARETTES
Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne recently communicated the government’s intention to ban the sale of loose cigarettes
TRAFFIC FINES HIKED
The Finance and Transport Ministries have announced the introduction of a very high fine for seven traffic offences
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera recently highlighted that Sri Lanka is deeply conscious of the impacts of
CARBON TAX PROPOSAL
Sri Lanka plans to raise a carbon emission tax for cars by 80 percent to Rs. 2,000, which will be collected by state agencies
SRI LANKA TO BE HIV-FREE BY 2030
Sri Lanka has recorded a drop in HIV/AIDS prevalence compared to other South Asian countries, according to the
PENALTIES FOR ERRANT DRIVERS
Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake is reportedly taking steps to have tough controls in place to penalise errant
DENGUE THREAT ON THE RISE
Nearly 70 people are reported to have died of dengue fever in Sri Lanka this year, and given the onset of monsoonal rains
BAN ON CINNAMON IMPORTS AND RE-EXPORTS
Fuelled by the country’s intention to reach the target of US$ 1 billion from its spice sector in 2020
NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS EDGES HIGHER
Sri Lanka has witnessed 29,630 accidents and 2,207 deaths in the nine months to September
