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AAC launches seat belt safety awareness initiative with RDA Colombo

The Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC), in collaboration with the Road Development Authority (RDA) and Police – Traffic Division, will conduct a special Road Safety Awareness Programme to promote…

  • Automobile Association of Ceylon partners with RDA and Police for seat belt awareness.
  • Launch ceremony held on 14th September 2026 at RDA Chairman’s Office.
  • Initiative aims to reduce road fatalities and injuries ahead of new seat belt law.

Now, police probe alleged Tiger links to SLPP A’pura rally following NGO activists’ complaint

by Norman Palihawadane The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has commenced an investigation into allegations that the banned LTTE was promoted during an SLPP rally held in Anuradhapura on…

  • TID investigates SLPP rally allegations of LTTE endorsement
  • NGO activist files complaint about Dr Ramanathan Archchuna's remarks
  • Inquiry focuses on political comparison involving President Dissanayake

Singapore ministers earn millions. What do other Asian leaders make?

Singapore’s ministers are among the world’s highest paid, a system its leaders have defended as necessary to attract capable people into public service and reduce the temptation of corruption. Its latest salary review has once again put the spotlight on that approach, while highlighting a wider regional divide over how Asian governments…

2027 Appropriation Bill gets AG’s nod

The Appropriation Bill for the 2027 financial year has received the Attorney General’s clearance, paving the way for its publication in the Government Gazette and subsequent presentation to Parliament. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to publish the Bill in the Gazette and, thereafter, present it to Parliament for…

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