President Maithripala Sirisena will grant promotions to 38 armed forces personnel in keeping with the National War Heroes Day on May 19.
The promotions will be granted on the recommendations of the Defence Ministry and the Army Commander.
Two Colonel's attached to the Volunteer Force will be promoted as Brigadiers with effect from March 21 and April 23 respectively.
Meanwhile seven Lieutenant Colonel's of the Volunteer Force will be promoted to the position of Brigadier with effect from March 21.
A total of 29 Lieutenant Colonel's in the Regular Force will be promoted to the post of Colonels with effect from March 27.
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.
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