Colombo (News 1st); The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has warned the Sri Lankan public to only purchase and use mobile phones registered with the TRCSL, with effect from 01st October. Oshada Senanayake, the Director-General of TRCSL speaking to News 1st said SIM cards inserted to mobile phones which are not registered with the Telecommunications […]
Only purchase TRCSL approved mobile phones; Number Portability service to be available soon
Colombo (News 1st); The driver and conductor of a Luxury Bus Service caught on video for driving through a closed railway crossing in Payagala South were arrested. Sri Lanka Police said the duo were arrested when they visited the Police Station on Wednesday (30) and they will be produced to the Kalutara Magistrate on Thursday, 01st […]
Luxury bus driver and conductor arrested for reckless driving in Payagala
Colombo (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed officials to complete the construction of ‘Terminal 02’ at the Bandaranaike International Airport before the end of 2023. According to the President’s Media Division, construction of ‘Terminal 02’ began in 2014 and was expected to be completed by 2017. Experts had opined due to delays in construction […]
President instructs to complete BIA Terminal 02 construction by 2023
Colombo (News 1st); The Government of Sri Lankan is committed to protect and sustainably manage natural resources, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said addressing the United Nations Summit on Biodiversity on Wednesday (30). “Sri Lanka is home to two UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites: the Central Highlands, and the Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve. We are also proud of […]
Sri Lanka committed to protect and sustainably manage natural resources – President
Colombo (News 1st); Multiple Public and Private trade unions formed a movement to challenge the 20th Amendment to the Constitution on Wednesday (30). Kesara Kottegoda, the convenor of the new movement said it was observed the 20th Amendment would pave the way for the introduction of dangerous legislation. Labour rights are at risk as a result […]
Public & Private trade unions form movement to challenge 20A
Colombo (News 1st); Attorney At law Shiral Lakthilake and Attorney At Law Viran Correa speaking on the document submitted by the Attorney General regarding the proposed committee stage amendments to the bill, requested the court not to attach any sanctity to this document. This concern was raised when the petitions filed challenging the 20th Amendment […]
Petitions challenging 20A : Petitioners concerned with AGs document
Colombo (News 1st); General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Dayasiri Jayasekara said the party is “disappointed” Appearing on the “Ilakkaya” Program on Sirasa TV the SLFP General Secretary said the party is disappointed as SLFP supporters, provincial councilors, and organizers are not receiving the respect and support they deserve from the government. “They […]
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