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27-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After Collapsing During Police Traffic Stop A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after suddenly collapsing when he stopped his motorcycle following a signal from traffic police in Manipay on Saturday morning.Police said traffic officers had signaled the rider to…

New WhatsApp number for vehicle-related ccomplaints Colombo, Sep.19 (Daily Mirror) – The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic has introduced a new WhatsApp number for the public to submit complaints regarding issues encountered during motor vehicle registration and inconveniences caused by…

Severe lightning advisory issued for Uva, Eastern Provinces and two districts – The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning activity in several areas, valid until 11.30 p.m. today (18).According to the advisory issued…

Seat belts mandatory for all passengers on expressways from midnight – Wearing seat belts will be compulsory for all passengers travelling in vehicles on Sri Lanka’s expressways, effective from midnight today, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has said.

Yoshitha and ex-navy chief Karannagoda’s case fixed for pre-trial conference The case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Ravindra Premaratne today (17), with both accused, who are currently out on bail, appearing before the court.Appearing for Karannagoda, President’s…

Turkish Airlines to compensate Rumesh for damaged equipment Turkish Airlines has agreed to compensate Sri Lankan Javelin Champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for damage caused to his sports equipment during his return flight to Sri Lanka yesterday morning (Sep. 15). Tharanga,…

put into bat Batting R B M 4s 6s SR Jos Buttler † c Wellalage b Hasaranga 80 44 60 8 3 181.81 Aneurin Donald c Shanaka b Wellalage 12 5 12 1 1 240.00 Harry Brook (c) not out…

Sri Lankan long-haul jet owner arrives at Ratmalana – Dr. Rosh Jalagge, the first Sri Lankan to own a private long-haul jet, arrived at the Ratmalana Airport in his private aircraft, according to airport sources.Dr. Jalagge arrived in Sri Lanka…

Indian poaching: Govt. yet to consider compensation Another round of discussions with India later this month- 4 Indian vessels taken into custody since Jan. The Government is yet to consider compensating northern fishermen for fishing gear and equipment allegedly damaged…

Govt. accepts responsibility for students with disabilities: PM Building a respectful education system that treats everyone equally is a fundamental objective of the Government, while it has also accepted the responsibility of ensuring a better future for students with disabilities,…