The new Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe assumed his duties at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) head office in Narahenpita today (22). Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena was also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Minister Gunasena stated that the DMT had received a black mark in the past owing to various frauds and corrupt activities that had taken place at the Department. He noted that various issues also arose because the DMT had also failed to carry out recommendations made by Parliament's Committee on Public Accounts (COPA). He stressed that the new administration must dedicate itseld to not allow such issues to arise and provide a quality service to the public.
New DMT Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe said his Department would provide a quality, efficient and friendly service to the public in line with the government's policies.
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A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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