Transport Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva today announced tough new measures punish those who jaywalk along railway lines and motorists who ignore railway stop signs.
His would include a fine of Rs 25,000 on offenders, the Minister said.
He said this in response to a question raised by UPFA MP Douglas Devananda.
The Minister added there are 876 unprotected level crossings which would have signal lights installed within the next two years
He added that a proposal has been made to pay an allowance of Rs 22,500 to those volunteer to guard the unprotected level crossings.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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