President Maithripala Sirisena has said that foreign security forces will not be allowed to enter the country during his tenure as President.
"Nowadays, some Buddhist monks claim that foreign military troops are attempting to enter Sri Lanka's territory. Our government has not taken any steps to allow such forces into the country," the President said.
He made these remarks while addressing an event to distribute Samurdhi concessions among 600,000 beneficiary families today (June 01).
Mr. Sirisena also proceeded to point out that liquor and tobacco are the root causes for poverty in the country.
"If there is anyone among families (at the event) who consumes liquor or tobacco, it must be stopped immediately. You will reap economic benefits by doing so in a similar way to obtaining Samurdhi concessions," the President advised the gathering.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
The Secretary of the Justice Ministry has been instructed by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe not to gazette the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution dealing with the Presidential term, until the Presidential elections are held.
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