A special hotline '1984' has been launched by President Maithripala Sirisena to facilitate informants in providing tip-off on narcotics and organised crimes.
President Sirisena made this announcement while attending the opening ceremony of the Drug Prevention Week at the Vidyananda College in Mullaitivu.
The Drug Prevention Week which commences today will end on January 28.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
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