The clauses pertaining to the prevention of terrorism will be brought under the Emergency Regulations with effect from midnight today (Apr 22).
A gazette notification will be issued to this effect in order to enhance powers of the police and the tri-forces.
The decision to bring the relevant clauses under the Emergency Regulations was made during a discussion between President Maithripala Sirisena and the members of the National Security Council this afternoon.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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