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The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security has discussed the possibility of retiring the police personnel who are not physically fit to be in active service.
The issue was discussed at the first meeting of the committee held on 20 Oct under the chairmanship of Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles.
MPs pointed out that a significant number of police personnel had submitted medical certificates claiming they were not in good health. On the basis of those medical certificates they had been able to excuse themselves from certain regular police duties. However, inquiries had revealed some of them had made false claims.
Thus, the Inspector General of Police pointed out that there were about 4,000 police officers who were not fit enough to carry out their duties and functions. Accordingly, Minister Tiran Alles advised that the Police Department should prepare necessary proposal regarding the removal of police officers who are not at the required health standard for a long period of time and send it to the ministry.
The Inspector General of Police pointed out that a large number of police officers would retire this year and therefore there will be about 16,000 vacancies.
The issue of some law enforcement officers taking drugs was also taken up for discussion. The committee focused on the implementation of the law regarding character assassination using the internet.
The affairs of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, the Department of Registration of Persons, the Department of Immigration and Emigration the National Secretariat for Non-Governmental Organizations were also discussed.
State Ministers Jagath Pushpakumara, Lohan Ratwatte, Shantha Bandara, Mohan Priyadarshan de Silva, Janaka Vakkambura, Members of Parliament Madhura Withanage, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Chandima Weerakkody, D. Weerasinghe, Asanka Navaratne, (Dr.) Gayashan Navananda and Upul Mahendra Rajapaksa were present at this meeting.
Prime Munister Dr Harini Amarasuriya returned to the island this (23rd) morning after attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland,
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a diving operation on 19 Jan 26 to inspect and restore the sluice gate of the Bomburuella Reservoir.
Acting on a request from the Department of Irrigation, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed a specialized diving team from the Western Naval Command, for the urgent requirement.
Through concerted effort, the Navy divers successfully cleared accumulated debris, including a significant quantity of wooden fragments, which had impeded the sluice gate mechanism.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on Wednesday [January 21] on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, engaging with representatives of the European Union, the United Nations Development Programme, and the global private sector.
The Prime Minister met with Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management. During the meeting, she expressed Sri Lanka’s appreciation for the support extended by the European Union and its member states following Cyclone Ditwa. The Prime Minister also briefed the Commissioner on the key findings of the World Bank’s GRADE report and requested continued EU support for Sri Lanka’s development and recovery efforts.
Prime Minister Amarasuriya also met with Alexander De Croo, representing the United Nations Development Programme. She expressed appreciation for the longstanding partnership between Sri Lanka and the United Nations and acknowledged the UN’s support in flood relief and livelihood assistance. The Prime Minister noted that, following the mandate received at the parliamentary election, the government is focused on meeting public expectations through national rebuilding grounded in public trust and good governance. She further reaffirmed the Government of Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening social protection systems and safeguarding vulnerable communities.
In addition, the Prime Minister met with Robert M. Uggla, Chairman of A.P. Moller Holding. The discussion focused on engagement with the private sector and potential areas of collaboration.
These meetings reflected Sri Lanka’s continued engagement with international partners and global stakeholders to support recovery, development, and long-term economic stability.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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