President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (Mar 28) said that moves are afoot to replace the existing khaki uniform for policemen by introducing a new one.
Mr. Sirisena said that the change in uniforms were a part of restructuring the police department in order to build a respectable and efficient police service.
On the same lines he noted that talks are being held with relevant auhtorities on the proposed new uniform.
The President also claimed that he has been able to infuse several changes to the Police Department after it fell under his purview.
He made these remarks while addressing the opening of a new building at the Rathgama police station yesterday.
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Stabilization and NPP National List MP Harshana Suriyapperuma who is tipped to be named the next Finance Ministry Secretary resigned from Parliament today.
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