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MP Kaviratne calls on govt. to explain why SG Ayesha Jinasena was not promoted to post of AG

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8 months ago

2024/07/10

Sahan Weerasooriya

Rohini and Ayesha

By Saman Indrajith

SJB Matale District MP Rohini Kumari Kaviratne, speaking in Parliament, yesterday, called upon the government to explain why it had not promoted Solicitor General Ayesha Jinasena to the post of Attorney General, which had remained vacant for weeks.

Raising a point of order, Kaviratne said that SG Jinasena had all the qualifications and an impeccable service record and is next in line to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the former Attorney General. “Instead of giving her the due promotion, the government has appointed Parinda Ranasinghe as acting Attorney General. This amounts to discrimination. This discrimination takes place within two weeks of this House passing the Women Empowerment Bill. Although we pass the laws they are not enacted. So, I ask the government whether these laws are passed here as only an eyewash to show the world that we care about women. In action, the government is not ready to give women their deserving place. Overlooking Jinasena of her promotion is an example for this,” Kaviratne said.

The government did not answer the question raised by Kaviratne at the time of commencing sittings soon after Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena’s announcements to the House.

Several minutes before Kaviratne’s question Speaker Abeywardena announced in Parliament that in terms of the provisions of Article 79 of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, he had endorsed the certificates on the Bills titled “Women Empowerment” and “Sri Lanka National Commission for the UNESCO”, on 02 July 2024.

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Two books written based on parliamentary legacy presented to PM

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2 hours ago

2025/03/18

Priyan

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was presented with two books namely ’Darkness at Daybreak’ by . Nandasiri Jasen Thuliyan and ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ by Attorney-at-Law Nihal Senewiratne on March 15, at the Parliament premises.Both publications were written based on parliamentary recollection of events. Notably, Mr. Nihal Senewiratne, who served as the Secretary General to Parliament for 17 years, authored ’Memories of 33 Years in Parliament’ based on his extensive 33-year tenure in parliamentary service.The event was attended by the Attorney, Mrs. Dhanushki Liyanapatabendi.

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Strengthen law enforcement processes to protect public law and order without any external influence – President

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2 hours ago

2025/03/18

Priyan

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.

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President holds discussions with Western Province Police chiefs

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2 hours ago

2025/03/18

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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.