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TNA – Tiran discuss reasons behind TNA’s request for Police powers

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2 months ago

August 10, 2023

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A crucial meeting aimed at addressing concerns and explore potential solutions regarding the division of police powers in the 13th Amendment was held among a group of MPs of the Tamil National Alliance and Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and the Inspector General of Police.

During the discussion, the Minister inquired about the reasons behind the TNA’s request for Police powers. In response, the TNA MPs highlighted that even in developed countries like England and India, devolution of powers was done in a very excellent manner and explained that such systems being used there could be implemented in Sri Lanka as well.

Minister Alles pointed out that Sri Lanka’s political and social culture differs significantly from those countries and expressed the need to find alternative ways to address the issues raised by the TNA without dividing Police powers.

The Minister further questioned the necessity of implementing the 13 Amendment, as requested by the Tamil people and political leaders.

The MPs informed that they have to come to Colombo from a long distance to implement the decisions taken by the district committees. They also highlighted issues related to the implementation of decisions by some governors.

Furthermore, the TNA MPs stressed the importance of appointing a Provincial Police Commission in addition to the existing National Police Commission. They emphasized the growing concerns about drug trafficking and crime in the northern region, particularly among young individuals.

In response, Minister assured the TNA members that relevant information on these matters would be shared with the special Police Committee tasked with combatting drug and underworld organizations.

The meeting was also attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security Viani Gunathilaka, SDIG Tennakoon and other senior Police officers.

M.A. Sumanthiran, Shanakiyan Rasamanickam, Dharmalingam Siddarthan, Charles Nirmalanathan and Selvam Adaikalanathan participated representing the TNA.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Landslide warnings extended

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4 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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The Department of Irrigation says that the water levels in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya are rising to levels that requires attention.

Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of the Irrigation Department S. P. C. Sugeeshwara says that the Gin, Nilwala and Kalu Ganga remain at the flood level.

Many roads in the vicinity of the rivers have been inundated.

S. P. C Sugeeshwara warns that people should refrain from further using the rivers.

The landslide warnings issued to seven districts have also been extended, due to the prevailing weather conditions.

The Met Department predicts that the heavy showers in the South West will continue.

Heavy showers of about 75 mm can be expected in some areas.

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“SLPP Leadership can change if needed”

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6 hours ago

September 30, 2023

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaska yesterday said that there should be a change in the leadership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), if the need arises.

When the former President was asked about the veracity of the news on social media about imminent change of the SLPP leadership, said that he is not aware of any change in the leadership.

The President was speaking to the media after calling on Mahanayake Thera of the Rammanya Maha Nikaya Most Ven. Makulewe Sri Wimala Thera at the Vidyawasa Pirivena in Meerigama yesterday.

Commenting on the impending regulations on social media, the former President said that there are pros and cons in the social media. “I don’t have any issue with the social media,” he said.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also visited the Sacred Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and participated in religious activities. The Former President also met Chief incumbent of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Ven. Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkitha Thera and received his blessings.

Speaking to the media on the occasion, the former President said that he is physically fit despite social media reports to the contrary.

(dailynews.lk)