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THREE WHEELERS ALLOWED TO MODIFY AT FIXED COSTS

DMT allows tuk-tuks to modify at a cost

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) today granted permission allowing three-wheelers to have certain appliances fitted to trishaws, such as decorations, etc., DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Anurudda Weerasinghe said.

The permission was granted based on continuous discussions with three-wheeler associations and according to the Motor Traffic Act.

The permission came into effect on Monday (10).Accordingly, DMT allows the modification of three-wheelers under thirty categories with a maximum charge of Rs. 2,500 and a minimum of Rs. 500, which some of the categories come under, without a payment.Rs. 2500 will be charged to modify the single-light main lap to a dual-light system and to modify their windscreen.Rs. 1,000 will be charged to fix LED lamps instead of the Tungston lamps, to fix wind deflectors, to make modifications using fiber, and to upgrade the brake system.

Rs. 2,000 will be charged to fix additional stainless steel modifications.Rs. 500 will be charged for the external fixing of a muffler and adding side mirrors.

However, five other categories were mentioned that allowed modifications without payment

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“President’s goal is, not to pass the task of reconciliation to next generation”

Presidential Secretary Mr Saman Ekanayake stated that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s goal is, not to pass the task of reconciliation in Sri Lanka to the next generation, but to solve it now.

The President’s Secretary pointed out that there is a strong need to resolve the issues related to the reconciliation process, and that if this effort is successful, there will be no need for the country to go to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva for another year.

Mr. Saman Ekanayake, made these remarks at a civil society awareness discussion on the Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism held yesterday (11) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister Mr. Ali Sabri.

The Foreign Minister explained the objectives of the Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism, and the role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was discussed at length.

Mr. Saman Ekanayake, who sought the views and suggestions of the members of the civil society organizations who were present on the achievement of the objectives of the establishment of the commission, also stated that he expects everyone’s support to make the reconciliation process a success.

He emphasized that the agreement and support of all citizens is needed to move forward as a country.

(President’s Media Division)

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Dilhani, Gayanthika win at Asian Athletics C’ships

Two female Sri Lankan athletes have won two medals at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships being held in Bangkok, Thailand

Dilhani Lekamge has set a new national record with a throw of 60.93m and won the bronze medal in the women’s javelin event while Gayanthika Abeyratne won a bronze medal in the Women’s 1500m event.

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Japan paves the way for SL’s digitalization

Ambassador of Japan – Mr. Mizukoshi Hideaki, today (12) handed over the technical standards prepared by Japan on the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) project in Sri Lanka to Minister of Mass Media – Bandula Gunawardana.

Japan has been continuously supporting the DTTB project in Sri Lanka since 2014 by a Japanese ODA loan assistance. The DTTB project will offer two major benefits to Sri Lanka. It will not only provide all the people of Sri Lanka with the experience of watching High-Definition television broadcasts free of charge, but will also strengthen the telecommunications infrastructure that serves as the foundation for the digitalization of social and economic activities through the effective use of the radio waves.

Ambassador Mizukoshi stressed how significant this project is in terms of implementing “Digital Economy” that the government of Sri Lanka has been focusing on as one of its top priorities, as well as exploring bilateral cooperation in this field.

It is sincerely hoped that this milestone project will be successfully completed soon to help achieve the sustainable development of Sri Lanka as well as to further develop our bilateral relationship between Japan and Sri Lanka.