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Who are the three DIGs in the IGP shortlist?

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to submit three names to the Constitutional Council on Tuesday to select the next Inspector General of Police amidst a growing tussle for the topmost position in the Police Department.

IGP C.D. Wickremaratne ended his term last Monday after getting two extensions.

According to the current seniority list, the names are of Senior DIG (Administration) Nilantha Jayawardena followed by Senior DIG (North Western Province) L.S.Pathinayake, Senior DIG (Western Province) Deshabandu Tennakoon, Senior DIG (Crime) Priyantha Weerasuriya and Senior DIG (Sabaragamuwa) P.P.S.M Dharmaratne.

It is reported that the president is going to submit the names of three of the relevant names to the Constitutional Council.

The week-long delay in naming the new IGP has already caused administrative issues including issuing directives related to crime and narcotic operations.

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Bodies of 02 youths shot, found in Middeniya

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The bodies of 02 youth who were shot and killed with a pistol-type firearm have been discovered in Thorakolayaya, Middeniya.

According to police, the deceased were between 25 and 30 years old.

The shooting occurred this morning (June 25), and currently police have launched an investigation, with 03 special teams now collaborating with the Middeniya Police.

The motive behind the shooting and the identities of the perpetrators are yet to be determined.

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Special notice for Sri Lankans planning to travel to Israel

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In light of the ongoing Iran-Israel ceasefire, authorities are expected to lift the ban on public gatherings and celebrations soon, with an official announcement anticipated shortly, according to Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel – Nimal Bandara.

On a Facebook post updated yesterday (June 24), he added that several Israeli airlines have resumed a limited number of international flights from Tel Aviv International Airport, and regular international flights are expected to resume on June 25, depending on the security situation.

He has further said :

“Several Israeli airlines have resumed a limited number of international flights from Tel Aviv International Airport. Depending on the overall situation, regular international flights are expected to resume from tomorrow.”

“Three individuals who departed Israel today have safely arrived in Colombo via Cairo Airport, Egypt.”

“Those currently in Sri Lanka are advised to check with their respective agencies regarding flight arrangements to Israel. Due to high demand, there may be delays or congestion in securing tickets as many individuals are expected to travel at the same time.

For further information regarding flights to Tel Aviv or the situation at Tel Aviv Airport, please contact the Embassy.”

ඊශ්‍රායලයේ වත්මන් තත්ත්වය (Updated 18.30 – 24/06/2025) 1. ඉරාන – ඊශ්‍රායිල් යුධ තත්ත්වය හේතුවෙන් සිවිල් ජනයාට…

Posted by Nimal Bandara on Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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Bus strike on 120 Horana-Colombo route

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Private bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route have commenced a strike this morning (June 25).

The strike was launched in protest against the alleged improper deployment of a bus on the 120 route.

Meanwhile, additional Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses have been deployed for the convenience of passengers.

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