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Prez AKD vows to eradicate underworld influence in security bodies
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday revealed that recent investigations have uncovered deep-seated underworld infiltration within the highest echelons of official bodies responsible for public security. He made these remarks while addressing the first Ministerial Consultative Committee meeting of the Defence Ministry at the parliamentary complex.
President Dissanayake assured that decisive measures would be taken to dismantle the underworld’s grip on public security institutions in the near future. “Investigations have disclosed that underworld activities have infiltrated certain individuals within official institutions responsible for ensuring public safety,” he said, underlining the urgency of the issue.
The meeting also saw discussions on the security of court complexes across the country. Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara informed the committee that a proposal has been formulated to enhance security measures in court premises. He noted that the plan includes the adoption of modern technology and a thorough examination of all parties, including lawyers, to bolster security.
Additionally, the issue of lands occupied by military forces in the Northern and Eastern Provinces was raised by MPs, with concerns regarding their return to original owners. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha stated that a comprehensive reassessment would be conducted, not just for lands in the North and East but across the entire country where tri-forces maintain a presence. He assured that appropriate decisions would be taken following the evaluation.
Among those present at the event were Deputy Speaker Dr Rizvie Salih, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekera, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, MPs, the heads of the tri-forces, officials from the Ministry of Defence and its affiliated institutions.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, at Temple Tress on the 17th of February
Dr. Georgieva, commended the Government’s efforts in stabilizing the country’s economy and in managing recent economic and natural shocks. She noted that Cyclone Ditwah had caused severe impacts, especially on economically vulnerable communities, underscoring the importance of targeted support and resilience-building measures.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the IMF’s continued support to Sri Lanka, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The PM further emphasized that real economic recovery and development must directly benefit the economically vulnerable groups and ensure inclusive growth, highlighting the need for Sri Lanka to attract quality and sustainable investments, particularly in the tourism sector.
The importance of reforming the education system to focus not only on knowledge acquisition but also on skills development and employability was also discussed
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff of the IMF Managing Director Andreas Bauer, Director, Asia and Pacific Department, Dr. Krishna Srinivasan Division Chief (Strategic Communications), Communications Department, Pierre Mejlak Resident Representative for Sri Lanka Dr. Martha Woldemichael, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and Deputy Governor Dr. C. Amarasekara, Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri and Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta.
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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution forwarded by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to relocate the Deniyaya Base Hospital after constructing a new hospital with a capacity of 300 beds at an estimated cost of Rupees 6,000 million.
The Southern Provincial Department of Health has acquired a plot of land in Handford estate which is approximately 03 kilometres away from the town for this purpose.
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