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Gazette issued extending IGP’s service!

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A gazette notification has been issued with the signature of President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, extending the service of Inspector General of Police (IGP) C. D. Wickramaratne by three months with effect from March 26.

The tenure of IGP Wickramaratne, who was scheduled to retire on March 25, was extended following a discussion held between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Public Security Minister Tiran Alles.

To approve the extension of service of the IGP, the Constitutional Council met at the Speaker’s official residence on April 1 under the chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

Following the retirement of Mr. Wickramaratne in another three months, Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon is scheduled to be appointed as the new IGP.

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G.L. hints at Impeachment against President

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MP of the Freedom People’s Congress – Prof. G.L. Peiris has warned of a possible impeachment motion against President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Speaking at a media briefing today (Dec. 11) Prof. Peiris has said that an impeachment can be brought forth on the grounds of the constitution being violated by the President’s arbitrary interference in the affairs of the Constitutional Council.He also emphasized that the opposition will stand united against the President’s dictatorial rule.

Pointing out that 2024 is a year of elections with the Presidential election and General Election already announced, Prof. Peiris emphasised that it is of utmost importance that the Constitutional Council is allowed to function independently during elections.

He also said that there is a reasonable doubt that the vacancy at the Election Commission is not being filled with the objective of scrapping future elections.The MP also said that there is a possibility of Sri Lanka losing the GSP+ concession due to the violation of international conventions.

He further noted that the international community has already given Sri Lanka a red light due to the implementation of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and has notified that democracy should be secured during the election period.

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Around 50 escape from Kandakadu Rehab. Centre

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At least 50 inmates at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre have escaped, Police said today (11).

However, around 15 have been recaptured and are currently in police custody, police spokesperson – SSP Attorney-At-Law – Nihal Thalduwa says.

The escape had taken place during a tense situation at the centree and measures are underway to recapture the remaining persons.

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Full list  of VAT exempted list, released

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The amended list of items exempted from the VAT was tabled in Parliament today (Dec. 11).

The Third Reading of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament earlier this evening by a majority of 45 votes.


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