News Room : DMT counter at BIA to issue temporary driving licences to foreigners
A new service counter facilitating the issuance of temporary driving licences to foreign tourists was launched yesterday (03) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, the Department of Motor Traffic has announced. Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe said the initiative aimed to ease travel for foreign visitors who wish to rent and drive vehicles during their stay...
News Room : BIA Counter to Issue Driving Permits for Tourists from 3 August
The Department of Motor Traffic will open a new counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from today (3 August) to issue driving permits to foreign tourists, enabling them to operate rental vehicles during their stay in Sri Lanka, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe announced. Until now, the service was available only at the Department’s main office in...
News Room : No obstruction whatsoever to university students engaging in protests, struggles, or student politics. However, there will be no forgiveness for those involved in violence or ragging...
The fate of this Anderson – Tendulkar Trophy will be sealed at The Oval on Sunday. England need another 324 runs to pull off the second-biggest run chase in their history and win 3-1; India need eight wickets – or nine, in the improbable event that Chris Woakes walks out to bat one-handed – to square the series. The...
News Room : Magistrate Thilina Gamage Suspended – Asian Mirror
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has once again suspended the judicial functions of Thilina Gamage, who was serving as the Moratuwa Magistrate and District Judge, amidst an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct and irregularities, particularly related to a past case involving the illegal possession of a baby elephant. Sources said the JSC is currently probing whether Gamage is fit...
News Room : Evolution Auto unveils Sri Lanka’s largest EV lineup at Motorshow 2025
Evolution Auto, Sri Lanka’s leading electric mobility provider, made a landmark move in the country’s transportation sector today by unveiling the most extensive portfolio of electric vehicles (EVs) ever showcased in Sri Lanka at Motorshow 2025, held at the BMICH. The unveiling featured seven all-new EV models across five globally renowned brands, cementing Evolution Auto’s role at the forefront of...
News Room : Customs Records Rs. 1,227 Billion Revenue by August, Highest Monthly Income in History
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded an exceptional revenue performance this year, collecting Rs. 1,227 billion by 1 August 2025, with July marking the highest-ever monthly income in its history. Customs spokesperson Seevali Arukgoda stated that Rs. 231 billion was collected in July alone—a record-breaking figure never achieved in a single month before. The annual revenue target for 2025 stands at...
News Room : Infant’s Body Found in Train Toilet at Maligawatte Railway Yard
The body of a newborn baby girl was discovered yesterday (1) inside the toilet of a third-class compartment of a train stationed at the Maligawatte railway yard. According to police, the infant is believed to have been approximately three days old at the time of death. The discovery was made by a group of cleaning staff who were attending to...
News Room : Is the Seatbelt Rule Revenge Against Private Bus Operators?: Gemunu
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has raised serious concerns over the recent enforcement of seatbelt regulations, calling the move impractical and unfairly targeted at private bus operators. Chairman of the Association, Gemunu Wijeratne, said that while the government has begun enforcing the mandatory use of seatbelts in vehicles, many private buses cannot comply due to legal and technical...
News Room : Indictments to be Filed Against Piumi Hansamali and Viranjith Thambugala
Indictments will be filed in the High Court against Piumi Hansamali and T.A.C. Viranjith Thambugala, Chairman of Aura Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, over serious allegations of tax evasion, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court on 31 July. Representing the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, Senior State Counsel Dinesh Perera said that investigative reports on both individuals...
News Room : Trump’s global tariffs ‘victory’ may come at a high price – The Island
Much has been revealed as a result of this.First, the good news. The wrangling of the last few months means the most painful of tariffs, and recession warnings, have been dodged.The worst fears – in terms of tariff levels and potential economic fallout (for the US and elsewhere) – have not been realised. Second, the agreement of tariff terms, however...