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New SLAF commander appointed

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

The appointment letter was handed over to him today (Jan. 27) by Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.

Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe becomes the 20th Commander in the history of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

This appointment will take effect from January 29, coinciding with the retirement of the current Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, on the same date.

Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe has been honoured with the Weera Wickrama Vibhushanaya (WWV), Rana Wickrama Padakkama (RWP), and Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP), as well as the Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP) for distinguished service.

(President’s Media Division)

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New program to monitor the activities of Police OICs

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The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has launched a new program to closely monitor the activities of Police OICs.

Minister Ananda Wijepala highlighted that OICs are responsible for tackling drug trafficking, shootings, and organized crime in their jurisdictions.

The Acting IGP will review OICs’ performance monthly to ensure these duties are fulfilled.

OICs are also responsible for building positive relations with the community and maintaining peace.

The Minister emphasized that strict action will be taken against any OIC who fails in these duties or associates with organized criminals.

He said the government is committed to creating a law-abiding and community-friendly police service.

(News1st)
(This story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Fisheries ministry plans to produce ice for fishermen 

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Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage, announced that the Ministry is exploring options to produce ice to meet the needs of the fishing community. 

This decision comes after unsuccessful discussions with ice mill owners to secure ice at a reasonable price.

The Ministry had requested ice mills to provide one ice cube for Rs. 400, a proposal aimed at easing the financial burden on fishermen. 

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Social media activist arrested for fraud

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Police have arrested two individuals, including a social media activist who operated a fake account under the name ‘Little Harts,’ for allegedly swindling Rs 2.9 million through an online scam. 

The suspects, identified as Senadheerage Dulan Maheshitha, 28, from Nochchiyagama, and Manikkuge Sandaruwan Silva, 23, from Palaviya, were apprehended in the Kalpitiya and Norochcholai areas.

According to authorities, the duo operated a fraudulent website offering various prizes, through which they deceitfully collected money from unsuspecting victims. The suspects are set to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

The arrests highlight the growing concerns over online scams and the misuse of social media platforms for illegal activities. Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities to prevent falling victim to such schemes.

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