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.
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.
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