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Bandula Gunawardena Accuses Media of Fostering Violence Against Politicians

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter)—Cabinet Spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena criticised the media establishment for promoting unrest that resulted in the killing of a Parliamentarian and his bodyguard last year (2022). He accused the media of deliberately creating an environment conducive to the attacks on politicians and said that properties belonging to 800 politicians at different levels…

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Industry Ministry plans E-Mobility Policy with Environment, Transport Ministries

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — The Industry Ministry plans to prepare an e-mobility policy, collaborating with the Environment and Transport ministries. Sri Lanka currently employs 26 local companies in the vehicle assembly industry, with the government aiming to make it the hub of the motor vehicle supply chain in Asia by 2035. Transport Minister…

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Transport Minister plans Cabinet meeting to Address Train Strikes

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana plans to take stern action against those involved in train strikes for causing public inconvenience. He informed the Railways Department not to cause any inconvenience to the public and advised unions and responsible authorities to discuss demands with the Railways General Manager. If not, the…

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Bandula Announces Conductor-Free Bus Service Starting July 1

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) - The Ministry of Transport, under the guidance of Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana, will implement a conductor-free bus transport system beginning on July 1. This initiative aims to eliminate revenue theft by conductors and reduce operational costs. Initially, the pilot project will be implemented on all expressways, with drivers overseeing…

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Government’s Power Play: New Legislation to Tighten Grip on Electronic Media

New Legislation for Regulating Electronic Media. Cabinet Subcommittee Completes Drafting Law to Est. 'Broadcast Authority'. COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – The Government is actively working on introducing new legislation to regulate electronic media. A cabinet subcommittee headed by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe completed the drafting of the legislation establishing a 'Broadcast Authority'— with the…

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New Memorial in Colombo to Symbolize Unity and Healing Includes Ex-Combatants for the First Time

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – In a significant move towards promoting harmony and reconciliation, the Cabinet of Ministers has given approval for the construction of a memorial in Colombo.  According to Cabinet Spokesperson Bandula Gunawardane, this memorial will serve as a poignant reminder of all those who lost their lives in armed conflict, political…

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Four Companies Under ‘Maga Neguma’, Including ‘Expressway Transport Company’ Dissolved

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – The Sri Lankan government has dissolved four companies under the Maga Neguma Road Construction Equipment Company (MNRCE), including the Expressway Transport Company (Pvt) Ltd, according to Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardena. It is worth noting that the MNRCE was a re-establishment of the former Road Construction Development Company…

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