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Took swift measures after receiving intel on potential threat, 3 weeks ago – Actg. IGP

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Sri Lanka’s Police Chief disclosed that authorities were aware of the US Security Alert issued by the US Embassy to its citizens, and that they were kept informed about it by the intelligence services.

Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya said that a special security program was implemented in response to potential threats arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

“With the beginning of the war situation in the Middle East on October 7, 2023, and by October 2024 the war between two sides has spread to other areas. As there were concerns that this situation may pose a threat to Sri Lanka, and as the intelligence services engaged in thorough surveillance operations, by the 7th of October we obtained intelligence reports that an attack would likely target some foreign nationals in the country.”

This intelligence prompted extensive discussions within the National Security Council, led by the President, over the past three weeks, he said.

Based on these discussions, a special security program was implemented to ensure the safety of foreign nationals, their locations, and sites used for religious events by these individuals. 

The Acting Police Chief said that the program involved police stations, the police special task force, and intelligence personnel.

“We also maintained regular contact with the Consular Generals as well. As per the US Security Advisory that was issued, we were aware of that and the intelligence units also kept us informed. Accordingly, we implemented a special security plan from yesterday,” Weerasooriya added.

The National Security Council, which met again this morning, included the commanders of the three-armed forces, intelligence heads, the defense secretary, the President’s Secretary, and the secretary to the ministry of public security. 

They had reviewed the situation and provided further instructions to ensure the security of foreign nationals.

“We have informed the embassies, and the embassies also responded positively to the proper implementation of the security efforts. We did not observe any threat to locals. However, we urge the public to inform the police if they get to know about any incident, act of terror, or any person with threats,” Weerasooriya stated.

The special security plan, which began at 5 AM today, included searches and other measures.

However, no suspicious persons or items were found.

(News1st)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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2025 G.C.E. A/L exam dates announced

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The Commissioner General of Examinations – A.K.S. Indika Kumari has announced that the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to be held from Nov. 10 – Dec. 05, 2025.

Meanwhile, the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination is scheduled to be held in February 2026.

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Rain and winds forecast today

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (July 11), the Department of Meteorology said.

A few showers may occur in the North-western province as well.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in North-western, North-central and Southern provinces.

The general public has also been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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2024 O/L Exam results released

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The results of the 2024 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released online, the Department of Examination announced.

Accordingly, the Examinations Department announced that the examination results can be obtained from the websites: www.doenets.lk or www.results.exams.gov.lk.

The examination department requests applicants to contact the following hotlines if they seek to make any inquiries regarding these results: 1911 or 011 2 785 922, 0112 786 616, 011 2 784 208 or 011 2 784 537.

The statement further said that applications for the scrutiny of the O/L results will be called from July 14 to July 28.

A total of 474,147 applicants sat for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination this year, of which 398,182 were school applicants and 75,965 private candidates.

The O/L examination was conducted at 3,663 examination centers from March 17 to 26.

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