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President assures the security of all citizens

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6 months ago

October 25, 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that the government has taken all necessary measures with regard to the recent intelligence reports.

The President made these remarks while addressing a public meeting held in Puttalam yesterday (Oct. 24).

He also assured that the government has ensured the safety and security of all Sri Lankan citizens.

“It is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our citizens. We’ve been enhancing security in various areas. Not only that, but the intelligence agencies acted swiftly on the information, and we have also taken action to arrest a few suspects. Today, I would like to assure that we have ensured the safety and security of all citizens of Sri Lanka,” he said.

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Special allowance for policemen on duty at ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

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4 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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A special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Siri Dalada Vandanawa) in Kandy, the police said.

The measure has been taken over the instructions of the Acting IGP, in consideration of the fact that these police personnel will be on continuous day and night duty for over 10 days, away from their regular stations and incurring additional personal expenses.

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Ravi K’s Bill to repeal Online Safety Act, gazetted

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4 hours ago

April 18, 2025

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The Bill to repeal the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, and other regulations concerning the Act, has been gazetted.

The Online Safety Bill was passed by a majority vote in Parliament on Jan. 24, 2024.

The Bill that has been gazetted was submitted by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake.

On Feb. 28, 2025, MP Karunanayake submitted a private member’s Bill to the Parliament Secretary-General, aiming to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act.