Over 50,000 police officers to be deployed for election security

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4 months ago

August 5, 2024

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Sri Lankan authorities have announced that more than 50,000 police officers will be deployed across the country to ensure security during the upcoming Presidential Election.

This decision is part of a comprehensive security plan aimed at safeguarding polling stations and maintaining order throughout the voting process.

While the exact number of officers required is still under consideration, police officials emphasize the importance of thorough calculations.

Factors such as the density of polling stations and the anticipated voter turnout will play a crucial role in determining the final deployment figures.

Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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3 hours ago

December 7, 2024

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote.

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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3 hours ago

December 7, 2024

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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1 day ago

December 6, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.