Police backed by the Automobile Association has launched a fresh campaign against motorist offering charity to beggars at colour lights.
A 40 second video has been launched to create awareness about the dangers of offering charity to beggars near colour lights.
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic) Indika Hapugoda said along with the campaign the Police will also be strict in enforcing the law.
He said, apartment from the harassment to the motorist they were also obstructing traffic near colour lights.
He said also it was bad for the image of the country in the context of tourism.
A joint press conference was held by the Police, the AA and relevant officials today to launch the campaign.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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