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CAASL to introduce licensing system for UAS

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), for the first time, has decided to introduce a licensing system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for operators who are engaged in commercial and professional activities.

Former Media Ministry Secretary remanded 

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) Anusha Palpita was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of failing to disclose the source of assets to the tune of 46 million rupees.

New circular to restore livelihoods for Ditwah victims

To assist in the economic recovery of Cyclone Ditwah victims, a new circular has been issured to restore livelihoods. 

GMOA launched a 48-hour token strike

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) launched a 48-hour token strike due to the Health Ministry’s failure to implement agreements reached to resolve issues faced by medical officers and to safeguard the free healthcare service.

MP Chamara Sampath indicted

Indictments have been filed in the Colombo High Court on corruption charges against former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake. The Bribery Commission conveyed this today to the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Johnston Fernando and sons among five remanded over alleged misuse of Sathosa vehicle

The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has further remanded five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons until January 30. They were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) for alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle during Fernando’s tenure as Minister.