COLOMBO (News 1st); The Transport Trade Union Centre warns that the continued use of outdated buses, driven by high import taxes and strict limitations on vehicle imports, is significantly contributing to the rising number of bus-related accidents across the country.Chairman of the Centre, Sampath R...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has announced that stringent laws will be introduced to reduce the growing number of road accidents in the country.The Minister emphasised that existing traffic laws must be effectively enforced by police officers. He noted that st...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Transport Commission states that the majority of public passenger transport vehicles in the country are not compliant with regulations.The Commission highlights that, according to the Motor Transport Act, it is not permissible to modify lorry chassis into buses for o...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed strong objections to the Canadian High Commissioner regarding unfounded genocide allegations and the construction of a misleading monument in Canada.Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with the Canadian High Commissioner today to reiterat...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The death toll from the tragic bus accident at Gerandi Ella in Kotmale has risen to 23, while 53 others were injured in the incident.The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) said that a compensation of Rs. 1 million each will be granted today to the families of 19 identified victims....