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.
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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