(Prime Minister’s Media Division)
News
MONLAR calls on IMF to acknowledge people’s mandate for agrarian reform
The Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR) has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF), too, must acknowledge the nature of the mandate received by the National People’s Power (NPP) during the presidential election. Chinthaka Rajapakse, the movement’s moderator, told The Island that this mandate was not intended to perpetuate the decades-long injustices and harm caused by neo-liberal policies to the country’s agricultural sector and farming community.
Rajapakse said that the current government has an obligation to address the aspirations of farmers. He added that the IMF should recognise this mandate as a break from previous economic agendas that were enforced by previous governments under instructions from international organisations.
“The production costs for the average farmer have skyrocketed, largely due to reliance on foreign inputs. Additionally, the private sector has monopolised pricing power over farmers’ produce, which must be changed. Fair market control must be given to food producers, including farmers, as well.”
Sri Lanka on one hand promoted export-oriented agriculture while importing significant amounts of food, Rajapakse said. “This is a silly system. The government has acknowledged this in its manifestos. It must slowly establish a system that benefits farmers, the environment, and the economy,” he added.
Continue Reading
News
Strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence – President
President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance.
President Disanayake made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with police chiefs of the Southern Province.
The President emphasized that everyone must abide by the country’s fundamental laws and stated that enforcing these laws is the responsibility of the police department.
During the discussion, police chiefs of the Southern Province briefed the President on reports related to organized crimes and drug-related offenses. In response, President Disanayake instructed officials to take all necessary measures swiftly to combat crimes.
He also directed the officers to strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence.
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Southern Province police chiefs were also present at the discussion.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation.
The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with the police chiefs of the Western Province.
He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law is a key responsibility of the Police Department.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake further stated that a just society cannot be established in Sri Lanka without ensuring the supremacy of the rule of law.
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala; Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala; Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne; Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya; and several Western Province police chiefs were also present at the event.
News7 hours ago
Two books written based on parliamentary legacy presented to PM
News7 hours ago
Strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence – President
Latest News7 hours ago
President holds discussions with Western Province Police chiefs
-
Foreign News3 days agoSearch continues in Dominican Republic for missing student Sudiksha Konanki
-
Features6 days agoRichard de Zoysa at 67
-
News7 days agoAlfred Duraiappa’s relative killed in Canada shooting
-
Features3 days agoThe Royal-Thomian and its Timeless Charm
-
Midweek Review7 days agoRanil in Head-to-Head controversy
-
Features6 days agoSL Navy helping save kidneys
-
News4 days agoDPMC unveils brand-new Bajaj three-wheeler
-
Features3 days ago‘Thomia’: Richard Simon’s Masterpiece