The Ministry of Defence today said that the security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force to religious places in the country have not been withdrawn.
The Ministry of Defence today said that the security provided by the Tri-Forces and the Civil Defence Force to religious places in the country have not been withdrawn.
Media spokesman of the Ministry of Defence addressing a press conference held today denied reports that security had been withdrawn.
He said that the government has not reached any decision to reduce the number of security personnel deployed at the religious places so far.
He said security personnel are deployed according to the security analysis conducted on a regular basis.
A Sri Lankan wanted for financial frauds and under a red notice was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport along with his wife and child as they were returning from India, Police said.
Mr. Gihan de Silva has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, the Government Information Department announced.
The Bribery Commission has apprehended former Provincial Councillor and businessman Salochana Gamage, along with another businessman, in Pitakotte over a Rs. 9 million bribery case.
The Government is considering abolishing the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (OCDS) when the term of office of its incumbent General Shavendra Silva ends on December 31.
New commanders have been appointed to the Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Navy.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe paid his last respects to former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in New Delhi today.
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