The Lanka Private Bus Association (LPBA) has said it will go ahead with the strike planned for tomorrow (Nov 15). Private bus-owners on Friday (Nov 11) threatened action, if the government didn’t revise a proposed increased fine for traffic offenses.
On Thursday (10), Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake proposed to Parliament that fines for traffic offenses be increased to a minimum of Rs. 2, 500.
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The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to declare an additional 50 forests as protected reserves, Under the ’Wanaspati’ National Programme.
The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital after his medical condition was notified to the Magistrate.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards

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