Minister Johnston Fernando has ordered an inquiry into several machines left unattended by Road Development Authority workers since the change in government.
The machinery used in road construction work, and valued at millions of rupees, were found to be in a usable condition, upon being inspected by ministry officials.
Accordingly, minister Fernando has instructed to use such machines for future projects, while also conducting an inquiry into the matter.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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