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Directive on appointing personal staff for Ministers, Deputies

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President’s Secretary Dr. N.S Kumanayake has instructed Ministry Secretaries on the process to be followed while appointing consultants and staff for each Ministry.

It has been mentioned that the maximum number that can be appointed for the personal staff of a Minister is 15 and the maximum number that can be appointed for the personal staff of a Deputy Minister is 12.Accordingly, for a Minister, two personal assistants, two co-ordinating secretaries, a press secretary, a public relations officer, five management assistants, two office assistants and two drivers can be appointed. For a Deputy Minister.

two coordinating secretaries, three management assistants and one each for other posts can be recruited. It also states that one’s family members or close relatives cannot be appointed for these posts.

It also states that the maximum number of official vehicles allotted to a Minister and a Deputy Minister is two. It also specifies the limit for phone expenses and the maximum limit is Rs.20,000 for office and residential and Rs.10,000 for mobile phones.

The telephone charges for the staff are also mentioned in it and it is also stated that telephones and equipment should not be provided at the expense of the Government for the support staff of Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

(dailynews.lk)(This story, originally published by dailynews.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Indian High Commissioner meets Defence Secretary

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The Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha met the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry yesterday (07).

The discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, underscoring the deep-rooted bilateral ties between the two nations.

They exchanged views on regional security and maritime cooperation aimed at enhancing defence collaboration.

The Indian High Commissioner emphasized India’s unwavering support for Sri Lanka in defence and security matters, particularly in counter-terrorism, maritime security and disaster response.

The Defence Secretary expressed appreciation for India’s continued assistance and acknowledged the significant role of defence partnerships in ensuring stability and security in the region.

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Security enhanced around Krrish Building after fire incidents

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The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs says security measures have been reinforced around the Colombo Fort Krrish Building following two recent fire incidents.

Minister Ananda Wijepala confirmed that nearly 20 police officers have been deployed for the security of the area. 

A report from the Government Analyst regarding the fires is expected soon. 

Fires were reported over the past two days, at the Krrish Building, which is currently under construction. 

A fire erupted on the 24th floor yesterday and was extinguished with the help of six fire trucks. 

A fire broke out on the 35th floor the day before and spread to the 34th floor, prompting a multi-hour firefighting operation.

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Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara transferred

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Senior DIG Attorney-at-Law Waruna Jayasundara, who served as the Commandant of the Police Special Task Force (STF), along with several other high-ranking police officers, have been transferred.

The transfers include Senior DIGs and DIGs while they have been approved by the National Police Commission. These transfers are scheduled to be implemented from February 12.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that several Officers-in-Charge (OICs) are also scheduled to be transferred.

Following the transfers, the respective OICs will resume their normal duties in their new postings.

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