Officer shortage delays processing complaints at Police Commission

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July 7, 2023

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Over 12,000 complaints, including appeals made by police officers, have been piled up at the National Police Commission (NPC) due to the shortage of officers.

An official of the commission said many complaints that were directed to the Public Services Commission were redirected to the NPC following the passage of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution.

However, he said that almost half of the NPC staff have been sent on compulsory retirement.

It was reported that at present the NPC functions with a staff of around 70 officials though it requires a minimum of 150 personnel.

The official noted that several requests were made to the Public Administration Ministry and the Department of Management Services to recruit more officers, but no response has been received so far.

The NPC said that requests for transfers, promotions and appeals seeking permission to rejoin the police were among the appeals made by police officers.

ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark

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December 12, 2024

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The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 mark for the first time ever in Sri Lanka.

According to the CSE, the ASPI increased by 150.72 points to close at 14,035.81.

A turnover of Rs. 7.3 billion was recorded at the close of trading.

Fever outbreak in Jaffna identified as Leptospirosis

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December 12, 2024

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The fever that has been spreading in Jaffna has been identified as Leptospirosis, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry announced today (Dec. 12).

Leptospirosis is commonly known as Rat Fever.

The outbreak had claimed 07 lives so far.

SJB National List MPs announced

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December 12, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced the four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament.

Accordingly, the main opposition party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts.

Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB secured five National List MP seats with its General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara being appointed to one seat on Nov. 19.
Meanwhile, the Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).