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54,000 policemen to be deployed for Presidential election duties

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Sri Lanka Police has announced that appromexiate 54,000 personnel will be deployed from its force of 77,000 to ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process.

According to Senior DIG (Election) Asanka Karavita, police personnel will be stationed at 13,000 polling stations and 45 counting centres across the country while 3,200 police mobile patrolling vehicles will be in operation during the election period.

Meanwhile, police have also hired 1,500 labourers to remove illegal cutouts, posters and banners.

He said three police officers have been assigned to each of the 607 police stations nationwide for election duties and to investigate election related complaints.

In addition, over 260 police personnel are assigned for the security of Presidential candidates.

Police personnel will also be deployed for the security of over 250 scheduled election rallies and the premises where ballot papers are being printed.

He said three police officers have been assigned to each of the 607 police stations nationwide for election duties and to investigate election related complaints.
In addition, over 260 police personnel are assigned for the security of Presidential candidates.

Police personnel are also being deployed for the security of over 250 scheduled election rallies and the premises where ballot papers are being printed.

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SLAF helicopter rescues stranded fishermen

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A group of fishermen stranded at sea off the coast of Balapitiya were rescued today by a Bell 412 helicopter under the directive of the Secretary of Defence.

The fishermen were aboard a vessel that encountered distress in rough sea conditions. Upon receiving the alert, the Sri Lanka Air Force launched the helicopter to assist in the emergency rescue operation.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Alert warning for strong winds and rough seas around Sri Lanka, effective from 12:30 pm today (May 30) until midnight tomorrow (May 31).

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SLC postpones 03 domestic tournaments

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the postponement of domestic tournaments due to the inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka.

According to a statement by the SLC, the decision to postpone the ongoing domestic tournaments has been taken by the SLC’s Tournament Committee.

The affected tournaments are :
– The Major Club T20 Tournament  
– Tier ‘B’ T20 Tournament  
– Governors Trophy

Sri Lanka Cricket further said that the revised schedules will be announced in due course.

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Mahindananda – Nalin transferred to common ward at Welikada

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Former Sports Minister – Mahindananda Aluthgamage as well as former Trade Minister and Sathosa Chairman – Nalin Fernando, have been placed in a common ward at Welikada Prison, where they will be held with other general inmates.

Prison authorities confirmed that both individuals were issued standard-issue jumpers, along with a mat and pillow, as per prison protocol. 

The two were brought to Welikada Prison yesterday afternoon following their sentencing and were subsequently subjected to medical examinations before being transferred to their assigned ward.

The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar yesterday (May 29) sentenced the duo over their involvement in a major corruption case linked to the importation of sports equipment, which is infamously known as the ‘Carrom Board’ case.

Ex-Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment while former Trade Minister – Nalin Fernando was sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in the case as the Lanka Sathosa Chairman at that time.

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