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Who are the three DIGs in the IGP shortlist?

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2 years ago

July 2, 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to submit three names to the Constitutional Council on Tuesday to select the next Inspector General of Police amidst a growing tussle for the topmost position in the Police Department.

IGP C.D. Wickremaratne ended his term last Monday after getting two extensions.

According to the current seniority list, the names are of Senior DIG (Administration) Nilantha Jayawardena followed by Senior DIG (North Western Province) L.S.Pathinayake, Senior DIG (Western Province) Deshabandu Tennakoon, Senior DIG (Crime) Priyantha Weerasuriya and Senior DIG (Sabaragamuwa) P.P.S.M Dharmaratne.

It is reported that the president is going to submit the names of three of the relevant names to the Constitutional Council.

The week-long delay in naming the new IGP has already caused administrative issues including issuing directives related to crime and narcotic operations.

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Cabinet sub committee to study Middle East situation

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3 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.

Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.

Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.

Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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3 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 23.

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Youth dies after being beaten with a helmet

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4 hours ago

June 25, 2025

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.