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1,412 army personnel promoted on 75th Army anniversary

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6 months ago

October 10, 2024

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On the occasion of the 75th Army Anniversary, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the promotion of 139 Officers and 1,273 Other Ranks of the Sri Lanka Army.

The promotions were made on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage.

Promotions include:
Officers: 131 Lieutenants promoted to Captains, and 8 Second Lieutenants elevated to Lieutenants.
Other Ranks: 99 Warrant Officers-II promoted to Warrant Officer-I, and 185 Staff Sergeants, 380 Sergeants, 346 Corporals, 111 Lance Corporals, and 152 Privates were promoted to higher ranks in the Regular and Volunteer Forces.

These promotions are a tribute to the Army’s service and dedication.

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Special allowance for policemen on duty at ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

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4 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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A special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Siri Dalada Vandanawa) in Kandy, the police said.

The measure has been taken over the instructions of the Acting IGP, in consideration of the fact that these police personnel will be on continuous day and night duty for over 10 days, away from their regular stations and incurring additional personal expenses.

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Ravi K’s Bill to repeal Online Safety Act, gazetted

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4 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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The Bill to repeal the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, and other regulations concerning the Act, has been gazetted.

The Online Safety Bill was passed by a majority vote in Parliament on Jan. 24, 2024.

The Bill that has been gazetted was submitted by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake.

On Feb. 28, 2025, MP Karunanayake submitted a private member’s Bill to the Parliament Secretary-General, aiming to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act.